ς Bridges le ε κ ι τ ν Mon υθ ε α de d n o s S e e g h c t o n e La a nda i M d ngu A il ry L Vol 3. Issue 1. June 2018 u es M B ustang Offering Direction: The Medicine Wheel Indigenous understanding of The Medicine Wheel is that it is a representation of all things connected within the circle of life. There are over 100 relevant traditional teachings given of the Medicine Wheel. Commonly the Medicine Wheel teaches 7 aspects within each of the 4 quadrants that represent life in specific stages: he four directions, the four elements of life, the four medicines, the four seasons, the four states of well being, the four colours of man, and the four stages of life.
At Matheson we’ve operationalized these understandings as tools to critically analyze ourselves, our practices, and our history. I encourage all people to take the time to focus on the four directions provided and to gain a better understanding of a balanced life through the lens of the Medicine Wheel.
By Ms. Annie Ohana
Aboriginal artwork throughout this publication inspired by the book “I am Raven” by David Bouchard & Andy Everson. Students’ artwork reflects their personal spirit animals. Heartfelt thanks to Lauren Compton for her guidance and support. Top to bottom: Simran Nijjar, Erin Monastersky, and Gurnaz Lally. Please see pages 34 & 35 for the rest of the works.
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