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Introduction
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This is more than a gesture, but an informed practice, supported by many Indigenous ways or of knowing. Work is not done alone and in many seasonal activities and customs, all members of a family or community take part where they are needed and where they excel at to get the work done, to do it well, and ultimately, to share in knowledge.
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Make yourself accessible and reaffirm people’s dedication and accomplishments, which might even be coming to their first community forum or meeting about a language app or new keyboard. These are meaningful steps in healing and should be praised and uplifted.
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It may be helpful to also consider establishing a network of resources available in your community that can further support when instances that surface lateral violence or reactive feelings. |
Some boundaries are established for you by the community, and some are ones that you need to make yourself to not burnout or keep yourself grounded. For example, taking on too much work or too many responsibilities compared to your capacity can be a breach of a personal boundary.
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Consultation is a long-term process and one may require planning. Working on your FirstVoices project, you should also feel free to reach out to the FPCC Language Coaches who assist communities with program planning through facilitating communication between groups, visioning, and capacity development.
They can help communities build up their language revitalization initiatives through strategic language planning and by providing access to FPCC tools and resources. The coaches also offer ongoing project support and guidance to all FPCC grant recipients.
As a result of COVID-19, the language coaches have adjusted their approach and can provide information about how to continue language revitalization work in a safe way during this time. FPCC coaches are available to connect virtually by phone, email, video chat, or other channels that work best for you.
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