Resource Person: Adrian Jacobs

Elder: Eileen Antone

Location: Five Oaks Education and Retreat Centre, in Paris Ontario.

From the Wisdom books (Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, and Lamentations) a discussion of: the images of God and the Spirit; themes, metaphors, proverbs, poetry and art; and, human to human relationships and with creation. From the Wisdom tradition of Indigenous Elders a discussion of these same matters to encourage appreciation for and use of this cultural wisdom.

In this course students will:

1. Learn to ask questions and find answers that will help them understand the context of the Psalms and Wisdom Scriptures and the meanings of imagery and language used. Tools for understanding and interpreting historical and cultural forms will be introduced and used.

1. Know how to research and apply appropriate Indigenous stories and cultural information as a complement to and illustrative of their presentation of the Scriptures.

1. Be encouraged to think creatively and to observe carefully the various means and methods that Elders use in passing on cultural wisdom.

1. Think reflectively about the Wisdom Scriptures and Traditional Wisdom and where they agree, disagree, complement, contrast and intersect.

We welcome guest learners to join our students in this circle. Contact connect@sandysaulteaux.ca to learn more.

Download the registration form here.