"I'm afraid of making a mistake/doing it wrong."
It will be impossible for you to avoid mistakes. That fear is completely normal. It stems from the intention to do well and to consider the challenges already faced by Indigenous Peoples. It helps you avoid causing discomfort and perpetuating prejudices.
However, focusing on the richness of learning with openness and humility will always serve as reliable fuel to overcome your fears. It is also the only way to create authentic relationships that are, after all, at the heart of harmonious collaboration. This resource, originally designed for the field of education, outlines key principles that can help you progress despite mistakes. By focusing on these principles and approaches rather than simply following a list of rules or avoiding behaviors, you will discover a motivation for learning that is much more enduring than the fear of making mistakes.
A good starting point is to familiarize yourself with the cultures of the First Peoples in Canada and your province, in this case we use the example of Quebec.
The 11 Indigenous Nations in Quebec
You can familiarize yourself with the geography of Indigenous communities using this map and animation that provides pronunciation. You can also navigate a world map illustrating all traditional and shared territories beyond Quebec.
You can also consult this resource to better understand the terminology of First Peoples.
The following resources will help you better understand the diversity, uniqueness, and similarities among these peoples through community members' perspectives in the form of capsules, interactive maps, and a variety of content: Onze Nations, Constellations autochtones, Voix, visages, paysages.
If you want to further explore Indigenous cultural knowledge, bridge the past and present, and meet and visit First Peoples daily from the comfort of your living room, you can visit the Multimedia Content Recommendations section here!
For other resources related to cultural diversity, you can visit the Cultures page.
