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\n\n\u201cWe use good medicine with students. We empower them, stand them up, and they lean on us.\u201d\n\u2014Elder Amelia Washington\n\n\u201cPositive self-identity is so critical.\u201d\n\u2014Marlene Erickson\n\n\u201cWe are made up of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. We ask, \u2018where is the spiritual component?\u2019 If we negate that aspect of who we are, we are not complete.\u201d\n\u2014Elder Darlene McIntosh\n\n\u201cCultural reconnection is a healing journey.\u201d\n\u2014Marlene Erickson\n\n<\/div>\n
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Reflection Questions<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n
\n\nHolistic wellness includes balance between the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical dimensions of a healthy and well-balanced life, all factors that Elders consider when advising and supporting others. Elders generously share their wisdom on traditional spiritual and cultural practices, such as brushing and smudging ceremonies, sweat lodges, harvesting medicines, and land- and water-based ceremonies\u2014which all contribute to holistic wellness.<\/em>\n
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  1. Students\u2019 emotional well-being is now recognized as a critical component of their academic success. How can your institution provide culturally appropriate supports to Indigenous students?<\/li>\n \t
  2. How can you advocate for increased holistic support for students on your campus?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n \n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","rendered":"

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    \u201cWe use good medicine with students. We empower them, stand them up, and they lean on us.\u201d
    \n\u2014Elder Amelia Washington<\/p>\n

    \u201cPositive self-identity is so critical.\u201d
    \n\u2014Marlene Erickson<\/p>\n

    \u201cWe are made up of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. We ask, \u2018where is the spiritual component?\u2019 If we negate that aspect of who we are, we are not complete.\u201d
    \n\u2014Elder Darlene McIntosh<\/p>\n

    \u201cCultural reconnection is a healing journey.\u201d
    \n\u2014Marlene Erickson<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Reflection Questions<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n
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    Holistic wellness includes balance between the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical dimensions of a healthy and well-balanced life, all factors that Elders consider when advising and supporting others. Elders generously share their wisdom on traditional spiritual and cultural practices, such as brushing and smudging ceremonies, sweat lodges, harvesting medicines, and land- and water-based ceremonies\u2014which all contribute to holistic wellness.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    1. Students\u2019 emotional well-being is now recognized as a critical component of their academic success. How can your institution provide culturally appropriate supports to Indigenous students?<\/li>\n
    2. How can you advocate for increased holistic support for students on your campus?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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