E32: Global Citizenship and Post-Secondary Education as the New Buffalo

Lowell Yellowhorn, manager of Indigenous Services at Lethbridge College joins us to talk about Global Citizenship and how some Elders and Indigenous leaders view post-secondary education as the ‘New Buffalo’. Lowell delves into the history of what the buffalo meant to the Blackfoot people and shares his thoughts on how higher education is vital for better, brighter futures for the next generation – especially for Indigenous peoples. 

References: 

• Maslow’s hierarchy of needs 
• Tsuu 
• Plains Cree 
• Sodo 
• Paiute 
• Kootenay 
• Piikani Nation 
• Indian Act 
• Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
• 7 Student Core Competencies (Lowell narrates a beautiful video on the core competencies on this page) 
• Human Services
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Educational Assistant
  • Child and Youth Care
• Check out the worldwide social media event, Rock Your Mocks from November 13 to 19! Be sure to wear your moccasins 😉