Comparing 19th Century Perspectives

Which is the Indigenous perspective?

• Humans are superior to the rest of the natural world.

• Humans aren't superior to the rest of the natural world.

Which is the European perspective?

• I work to get more things and make more money.

• I work to improve my quality of life by collecting resources.

Which is the European perspective?

• I accept that others have different spiritual beliefs than me. I believe that the Creator connects us all despite our differences.

• I think everyone should believe in God. I encourage people to convert to my religion because I believe it's the only true religion.

Which is the Indigenous perspective?

• I believe that we humans are superior to animals and can hunt as many as we wish to increase our profits.

• I believe that when I hunt, I must use every part of the animal to honour its sacrifice and to preserve the balance of nature.

Which is the Indigenous perspective?

• I believe that land belongs to everyone.

• I believe that land can be purchased and privately owned.

Which is the Indigenous perspective?

• We make our decisions through discussion to ensure that everyone agrees and reaches a consensus.

• Those with a higher ranking in society such as the king and queen make the decisions for everyone themselves.

Which is the European perspective?

• Humans are superior to the rest of the natural world.

• Humans aren't superior to the rest of the natural world.

Which is the Indigenous perspective?

• I work to get more things and make more money.

• I work to improve my quality of life by collecting resources.

Which is the Indigenous perspective?

• I accept that others have different spiritual beliefs than me. I believe that the Creator connects us all despite our differences.

• I think everyone should believe in God. I encourage people to convert to my religion because I believe it's the only true religion.

Which is the European perspective?

• I believe that we humans are superior to animals and can hunt as many as we wish to increase our profits.

• I believe that when I hunt, I must use every part of the animal to honour its sacrifice and to preserve the balance of nature.