Article Link: http://exchangepress.com/article/healing-from-history-perspectives-from-indigenous-child-care/5026650/
Through the Global Leaders for Young Children Program, the World Forum Foundation brings together emerging early childhood leaders from around the world who are passionate about changing the lives of young children, and whose goal is to become effective change agents and advocates for quality early childhood development in their home countries and regions. Two global leaders share their insights on historical trauma, resilience and healing, based on their work with Indigenous early childhood programs.
Healing from History: Australia
Lisa Walker shares her perspective as a First Nations early childhood professional who is leading efforts on authentic cultural engagement in early childhood programs. Walker is a World Forum Foundation Global Leader from the class of 2018.
As a First Nations woman who has worked in various roles over the past 30 years, including the past 16 in early childhood, I believe that …
My people are strong, diverse, and proud. They are knowledgeable, spiritual, rich in culture, and have a deep connection to each other and to Country, and all that comes from her. We carry both intergenerational trauma and wisdom and are the First Peoples.
I live in two worlds. The Western world where I exist and advocate for my people, and my First Nations ...