The Importance And Value Of First Nation Creation Stories From An Aboriginal Perspective

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The importance and value of first nation creation stories from an Aboriginal perspective
Throughout history, different groups have different beliefs about creation. Aboriginal people believe in the supreme being as having initiated life in connection with the world. They have different beliefs on that promotes inter-connectivity of the world. The aboriginals value nature and consider themselves as caretakers of the earth; Aboriginals have a special connection with the earth and living things. Their cultural customs revolve around respect for natural resources around them.
They have a spiritual connection to the earth, and this guides their practices. The Aboriginals believe in taking care of and using what they need to care so that the future generation will not be put in peril. They believe that the environment is part of the interconnectedness in that humans are related to everything; hence, there is the need for accountability that leads to personal responsibility.
How people from a non-aboriginal culture may perceive first nation's creation stories differently
Since different groups have conceived theories that explain the origin of the world, non-aboriginal culture have different worldviews as they subscribe to opposite approaches to creation. Aboriginal culture is derived from the concept of personhood that is the nature of the relationship t...