@article{Makokis_Kopp_Bodor_Veldhuisen_Torres_2020, title={Cree Relationship Mapping: nêhiyaw kesi wâhkotohk – How We Are Related}, volume={15}, url={https://fpcfr.com/index.php/FPCFR/article/view/407}, abstractNote={<p><em>nêhiyaw kesi wâhkotohk</em> (how we are related) is a relationship mapping resource based in the <em>nêhiyaw</em> (Cree) language and worldview. The relationship map was developed incrementally through a five-year process of connecting <em>nêhiyaw</em> worldviews of child and family development with the wisdom and teachings from <em>nêhiyaw</em> knowledge-holders. Over time, in ceremony and with many consultations with wisdom-keepers, the authors began connecting the <em>nêhiyaw</em> teachings into a resource that would allow (mostly non-Indigenous) human service providers working with nêhiyaw children, families, and communities a means to understand and honour the relational worldview and teachings of the <em>nêhiyaw</em> people. This kinship map came to include <em>nêhiyaw</em> kinship terms and teachings on <em>wâhkomitowin</em> (all relations) in order to recognize all the sacred roles and responsibilities of family and community. In addition, the vital role of <em>isîhcikewin</em> (ceremony) and the Turtle Lodge Teachings (<em>nêhiyaw </em>stages of individual, family, and community development) became embedded within this resource, along with the foundational teachings that create balance and wellbeing that enable one to live <em>miyo</em> <em>pimâtisiwin</em> (the good life).</p> <p>Corresponding author: Ralph Bodor at <a href="mailto:rcbodor@ucalgary.ca">rcbodor@ucalgary.ca</a></p&gt;}, number={1}, journal={First Peoples Child & Family Review}, author={Makokis, Leona and Kopp, Kristina and Bodor, Ralph and Veldhuisen, Ariel and Torres, Amanda}, year={2020}, month={Mar.}, pages={44-61} }