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    The Cree Medicine Wheel as an Organizing Paradigm of Theories of Human Development
    (2010-11) Wenger-Nabigon, Annie
    This paper explores the Cree Medicine Wheel as an organizing construct for examining some contemporary theories of human development. Various aspects of Medicine Wheel concepts are discussed along with aspects of knowledge about human development from the mainstream paradigm (Eurocentric) that is dominant in the academy. Perspectives on indigenous wisdom and ways of knowing are presented from an ecological position linking human development concerns to a wholistic view of human development through the Cree Medicine Wheel. The article highlights aspects of the teachings which deepen understandings of parallels in human development theories. Medicine Wheel teachings support development that maintains positive adaptation to a natural world, and can provide a description of contemporary human developmental theory from the perspective of traditional Aboriginal knowledge. Theories about different stages of human development and knowledge about assets that facilitate positive development at each stage are presented, illuminating current concerns in human development theoretical perspectives.
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    "Inclusivity and diversity at the macro level: Aboriginal self-government"
    (School of Native Human Services, 2003-11) Nabigon, Herbert
    Since time immemorial, we the Anishnaabe (Ojibwe) people lived exclusively in the natural world and we governed ourselves as part of that order. Our powers to govern ourselves are inherent in that order and no one can change that order unless by an act of a new creation.
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    "The learning circle as a research method: The trickster and windigo in research"
    (School of Native Human Services, 1999-04) Nabigon, Herbert; Hagey, Rebecca; Webster, Schuyler; MacKay, Robert
    This study reports on how funded research - carried out by a recognized elder in selected communities on Manitoulin Island - affects the community experiences and perceptions of the emotional issues surrounding diabetes. In his research, this elder was able to assert and Aboriginal approach of achieving human subjects' review approval.