“The different perspectives were most helpful. I learned how useful it is to use the wheel to illustrate many of the concepts under study. Thank you for the handouts. They are most helpful.” Julia D. Emblem, Ph.D., R.N., Langley, BC.
“A very good and comprehensive outline of worldview. Thank you for your presentation: very needed and challenging. Most interesting - some of the spiritual beliefs i.e. core values and roles of the spirits. Impact - better understanding of area that need to be worked through - how they look at themes coming out of research on Sto:lo health beliefs from a spiritual perspective.” Evelyn Labun, DNSc, RN-Assistant Professor, University of North Dakota, North Dakota.
“Very helpful to contrast First Nations culture and non-First Nations culture learned about ‘them’ - learned a lot about myself - it was a powerful video - excellent ‘process’ of the day ... well run.” Jamey McDonald.
“I was excited with your illustration of the ‘Circle of Courage’ brings wholeness at the very centre of our lives. Thanks.” John Siebenga, Coordinator, Eirana Support Services, Abbotsford, BC.
“The emphasis on common ground as a basis for building bridges for understanding and communication with First Nations was appreciated. I know I will use the good information in reaching native.” Roger McClelland, Abbotsford, BC.
“The questionnaire was very good to do. Thank you.” Charlene Robertson, First Nations Cultural Educator, , Abbotsford School District 34, BC.
“Coming today this forum has brought everything into sharper focus. The bigger issue for me was ‘what can I do to help’ This forum has aided my understanding. Thank you very much!” Brian Cooper.
“The worldview of First Nations natives was very beneficial. It helped me greatly to remove some of the stereotypical imagery I have found about First Nations people. Thank you for helping me to understand our First Nations people and to appreciate them much more.” Jack Tsai, North Vancouver.
“The opportunity impacted me; it made more of a reality. It is ‘good’ (in my eyes) that it represents some hope that things will positively change!” Melanie Domene. Cross-cultural Masters Counselling, Langley, BC.
“These forums are needed and should be continued.” Esther Gubiotti, , Sto:lo Nation Prevention Program.
“I am struck with, as I understand aspects of how much I appreciate, enjoy and would like to be a part of First Nations culture." John Luesiuk, Sardis, BC.
“Very useful workshop. There was a mix of professionals that came from very different perspectives. It was very productive.” Darryl Klassen, First Nations Liaison Worker, MCC, Abbotsford, BC.
“This has been a giant step in the right direction.” Constable G. Brown, Chilliwack RCMP.
“It will impact me even more in my perspective providing empathy and understanding and to continue to be patient with all peoples. Well done and thank you!” Sharon Sidoruk, Mission Indian Friendship Center.
“The workshop was very interesting and made me look at the different cultural views. I am healing now.” Rose (former residential school student).
“This session was extremely informative and gives me many more ideas on how to communicate more effectively and help others to do the same in both my native family and community.” Shiela A. Hackett (Homalco), Vancouver.
“I can forward a complete favourable ‘evaluation’. You should take pride in knowing that you have successfully transmitted your people’s message and that I will in turn pass it on to as many others as I can. Thank you for this.” Peter Den Heyer, Xit’Oclaw Community School.
“This kind of dialogue is what we need to hear. The ‘communication’ that did occur was ‘profound’ and indeed was across the gap between people. A very powerful experience.” Lynn Holman, Therapist/Counsellor, Mission.
“Today I learned the importance of listening, in listening, understanding began to dawn and through that the issues could be examined with a fresh perspective. As we continue to move down this road it is my belief and will be my effort to work in a manner that will be both productive and fruitful.” Gerry Stanley, Mission, BC.
“I really want to be truly culturally sensitive and this workshop has helped me immensely. Thank you for your research and for your sensitive leadership of the sessions. There is much education to do and much understanding to be gained and I encourage you to continue running these sessions.” Barry McLeod, Youth Unlimited, Mission, BC.
“Understanding First Nations worldview, building relationships with First Nations communities is in my view a good model. The discussions were very helpful to understand First Nations values and beliefs. Thank you for an excellent workshop.” Cliff Holloway MTSC Private Therapist.
“Thank you for your sensitive and patient moderating today.” Kerry Palmer, Richmond, BC.
“Informative, positive, life changing, well done.” Anonymous.
“For myself I have indeed had my eyes opened with regards to Native people. My congratulations to Brander on the way he presented this workshop and kept it open to all viewpoints. I give my heartfelt thanks to you." Colleen Kiel, Mission, BC.
“I was impressed with the sincerity and caring of the speaker." George Polly, Mission, BC.
“World-view presentation was excellent. Brander showed a calm and unbiased approach in the presentation. I feel we have benefited from hearing and being educated about the bigger picture.”John Tritschler, Surrey, BC