{"id":573,"date":"2019-10-14T02:36:06","date_gmt":"2019-10-14T06:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diversity.csl.org\/?p=573"},"modified":"2019-10-14T02:36:06","modified_gmt":"2019-10-14T06:36:06","slug":"traditional-aboriginal-beliefs-have-viewed-women-as-autonomous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csl.org\/diversity\/traditional-aboriginal-beliefs-have-viewed-women-as-autonomous\/","title":{"rendered":"Traditional Aboriginal beliefs Have Viewed Women as Autonomous"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Did you know \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca\/home\/community-politics\/marginalization-of-aboriginal-women.html?type=123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Traditional Aboriginal beliefs<\/a>&nbsp;have viewed women as autonomous,\nwith key roles as givers and caretakers of life.- Aboriginal Women Leaders<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026.three inspiring Chiefs talk about\nleadership, They each waited patiently for the moderator\u2019s questions and\nanswered in turn, when asked. Their answers were smart, thoughtful, and\ncarefully considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked what qualities make for a good\nleader, one of them replied, \u201cgood listening.\u201d All three then continued to\ndemonstrate exactly how that is done, listening attentively to the others\u2019\nresponses before building and expanding upon them in turn. It was truly a\ndialogue \u2013 that is to say, ideas were exchanged, not hammered or yelled or\nperformed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That Aboriginal women are leading their\ncommunities with increasing frequency may not come as a surprise.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca\/home\/community-politics\/marginalization-of-aboriginal-women.html?type=123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Traditional Aboriginal beliefs<\/a>&nbsp;have viewed women as autonomous,\nwith key roles as givers and caretakers of life. Women frequently had functions\nwithin spiritual ceremonies and within Aboriginal governments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026. A few key reflections made by these\nleaders when they were asked to think about their own leadership styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From their unique perspectives as\nAboriginal women leaders, they offered several valuable pieces of advice that\nare, universally applicable and universally important. If followed, these\nsuggestions might help any person&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadianwomen.org\/blog\/everyday-leadership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">become a\nleader<\/a>&nbsp;in her or his own way. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Speak out  against stereotypes.&nbsp;<\/strong>If you hear them or see them, stop them.<\/li><li><strong>Learn  your history.&nbsp;<\/strong>It will help you lead today if you know what happened yesterday.<\/li><li><strong>Get support and inspiration from those who surround you.&nbsp;<\/strong>These      women spoke of being inspired by members of their staff or members of      their family. Inspiration doesn\u2019t have to come from somewhere lofty and      above you. &nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>If you have something to say, write it down, wait 24hrs, and read it again before      you say it.&nbsp;<\/strong>(This just seems like good, sensible advice for all, leaders or      no.)<\/li><li><strong>Seek balance.&nbsp;<\/strong>Be healthy, consult with elders and mentors, and give thought to      your place in the world.<\/li><li><strong>Build relationships.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Be diplomatic.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Be transparent.<\/strong><\/li><li>And perhaps most importantly:&nbsp;<strong>communication is key. <\/strong><br><strong>Be a good listener and listen for the voice that may not be there.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026\u2026\u2026.. Aboriginal communities, led by\nfierce women have a great deal to teach us on any number of topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We just need to do as Chief Donna Big\nCanoe suggested: learn to listen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Affirmation:<\/strong> I am a\ngood listener. I am present in communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Resource (complete article): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadianwomen.org\/blog\/learning-from-canadas-aboriginal-women-leaders\/\">https:\/\/www.canadianwomen.org\/blog\/learning-from-canadas-aboriginal-women-leaders\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know \u2013 Traditional Aboriginal beliefs&nbsp;have viewed women as autonomous, with key roles as givers and caretakers of life.- Aboriginal Women Leaders \u2026.three inspiring Chiefs talk about leadership, They each waited patiently for the moderator\u2019s questions and answered in turn, when asked. Their answers were smart, thoughtful, and carefully considered. 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