Sermons & Newsletter – UU Church of Rutland

What can children’s stories tell us about how children and adults relate to each other in a particular culture? If we start with our own culture, we may be surprised by what we find hiding there. Indigenous worldviews differ from Colonial worldviews in many, many ways – but one of the most significant divergences appears in the approach to adult-child relationships and child rearing practices. Speaking from his own experience growing up in an Anishinaabe household, Caleb Seguin will use stories – both true and imaginary – to explore the core principals of Anishinaabe child rearing, examining concepts like reciprocity, autonomy, community responsibility, and more. Reflect on the lasting impact of Colonial violence in adult-child relationships for Indigenous people and White Settlers alike, and learn how a small shift in perspective can radically change the way we form and maintain relationships with the young people in our lives.

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