We can gain a greater sense of community and history. When youths and elders share in activities of one sort or another, fear and suspicion tends to slip away. Young people are generally full of energy and enthusiasm, some older people find this lifts their spirits and keeps them young at heart. Showing elders respect for their contributions, their knowledge, and wisdom can have a positive impact on their sense of self-worth. They remain untested.
Statements written by some students tend to provide some evidence.
Longitudinal studies are required to reveal answers. There is, of course, a tone of advocacy in this paper. We believe that there is much to be gained from having young people and older people work together, and when they engage in projects of mutual interest and in a climate of mutual respect. Schools in First Nations communities often use elders as teachers to pass along the linguistic and cultural traditions that support their distinctive identity. Elders and art education.