Indigenous Mentorship Modules

Module 1: Foster Indigenous Identity

  • Understand Indigenous identity continuum
  • Connect students to Indigenous community
  • Affirm Indigenous identity
  • Situate one’s own Indigenous identity

Module 2: Abide by Indigenous Ethics

  • Follow traditional Indigenous protocols
  • Follow traditional Indigenous etiquette

Module 3: Practice Relationalism

  • Practice reciprocity
  • Practice egalitarianism
  • Establish trust
  • Prioritize the personal over the professional

Module 4: Imbue Criticality

  • Decolonize theory
  • Develop resiliency
  • Create spaces for critical discussions
  • Bridge crisis of relevance
  • Buffer institutionalized mindset

Module 5: Advocacy

  • Prepare mentee for outside world
  • Empower mentee’s sense of self
  • Encourage mentee to find allies
  • Teach colleagues about racism
  • Work with colleagues to adress unique student difficulties
  • Change the system for future mentees

Module 7: Utilize a Mentee-Centered Focus

  • Tailor mentorship to student's needs
  • Consider holistic development
  • Share responsibilities
  • Support different definitions of success
  • Prioritize student well-being over mentor needs