Abstracts
Abstract
The focus of this article is on the key elements of anti-oppressive practices as examined by two Indigenous women who practice and teach anti-oppressive ways. Anti-oppressive living is characterized as a Way of Life that values the sacred and traditional teachings of various Indigenous cultures. The Medicine Wheel is discussed and highlighted as an effective teaching tool to examine anti-oppressive ways of living, practicing, and perspectives.
Keywords:
- anti-oppressive practice,
- Medicine Wheel,
- Indigenous Way of Life,
- social work
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