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Glossary of Terms Indigenous Youth Reconciliation Barometer 2024 Abolish(ing): To formally put an end to a practice, institution, or system. Allyship: In the context of our research project, “allyship" refers specifically to settler or white efforts to support Indigenous communities. (This is distinct from “solidarity,” which is defined below). Barometer: A barometer is usually in reference to a device used to measure pressure in the atmosphere when forecasting weather. In this context, we’re using the word ‘barometer’ to refer to the measuring of how Indigenous youth see the future for themselves and their communities. This project, and the report that comes from it, will be used to measure this, like a barometer measures pressure. Community: This can mean your ancestral community/communities, an urban community, or a community of 2SLGBTQIIA+ folks, as some examples. We understand that we all can have intersecting identities and may also be disconnected from or reconnected to our ancestral community/communities. If any question is referring to a specific type of community, it will be outlined in the question. Lateral violence: Harmful behaviors toward people in your own community. Marginalized communities: Groups of people that experience systemic discrimination and exclusion. Indigenous peoples are an example of this, as are other BIPOC communities, and 2SLGBTQIIA+ folks. Optimistic: Feeling hopeful about the future. Pessimistic: Feeling like negative things will happen in the future. Post-secondary school: Institutionalized education that follows high school, often a trades program/apprenticeship, college program (diploma or certificate), or university program (bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD).
Indigenous Youth Reconciliation Barometer 2024