Welcome to The Medicine Basket Submission Form
The Medicine Basket serves as a conduit for sharing narratives that inform and enrich the Tracking Justice and work being done at the BCFNJC. By embracing storytelling protocols, we aim to create a story of how we reclaimed our Kin from Canada’s colonial systems.
About our Approach
The Medicine Basket approach is an approach created specifically for the use of Tracking Justice, so there is a basis for storytelling ethics that will guide this work in a culturally aware and trauma informed way. Inspired by Indigenous gathering practice teachings, The Medicine Basket embodies the mindful and intentional gathering of narratives, akin to collecting medicines for our communities.
This approach mirrors the care and respect with which we handle medicinal plants, ensuring sustainability and future provision through homeland teachings. Just as we hold our stories in high regard, the BCFNJC is committed to honouring each storyteller by speaking of their contributions thoughtfully and involving them in the process to ensure clarity and respect. Each story carries the collective wisdom of many, and contributors are the Keepers of this invaluable knowledge we hold as medicine.
In our approach to storytelling for the Justice Tracker, we prioritize data sovereignty to protect the integrity of these narratives and ensure ongoing access and control for storytellers. By collecting medicine (stories,) we fulfill our duty to future generations, preserving our teachings and empowering them with the knowledge needed to continue the work of reclaiming our Kin and bringing people back from colonial control.
The Medicine Basket is a collection of stories that honour our past, celebrate current efforts, and benefit future generations. This platform reflects our commitment to equity and community empowerment.
Medicine Basket Guidelines:
- Confidentiality: Your privacy and confidentiality are respected. Only authorized individuals will handle submitted stories.
- Cultural Sensitivity: We acknowledge and respect trauma-informed and culturally aware perspectives through storytelling protocols that aim to share your medicine (story) in a good way.
- Inclusivity: All voices are welcome, and we prioritize amplifying firsthand perspectives.
Please take a moment to fill out the form below mindfully, honouring Indigenous storytelling teachings and protocols.
