In the Spirit of Dr. Betty Bastien: Conceptualizing Ontological Responsibilities through the lens of Blackfoot Resilience

• DOI: 10.32388/uax65z
• Publication Date: 2023-11-17T14:02:19Z
• Authors: Gabrielle Lindstrom; Robert Weasel Head
• Keywords: Tribute; Articulation (sociology); Foundation (evidence); Resilience

This short reflective essay is our tribute to the legacy of Dr. Betty Bastien. We elevate Betty’s vision Blackfoot ontological responsibilities as foundation for articulation a pedagogy resilience and in doing so, provide enduring reference points Indigenous non-Indigenous students educators shape university teaching learning ways that are consistent with Niitsitapiyssinni, way life. Ultimately, this paper demonstrates how balance indeed possible.