Ningwanuk Meshquajese - Wings of Change

Spirit Toolkit for Sharing Circle Guides

7 Sacred Teachings + 3 Workers' Rights = Path to a Healthy & Safe Workplace



The Spirit Toolkit equates the Seven Sacred Aboriginal teachings with the
three workers' health and safety rights as part of storytelling within Sharing Circles.

 

Seven Sacred Teachings

Three Workers' Rights

Respect
Humility

Love
Truth
Honesty
Courage
Wisdom

•Right to Know
•Right to Participate in Health & Safety Committees
•Right to Refuse Unsafe Work


This toolkit contains background information and resources that are intended
to be incorporated as part of Sharing Circles. Each section includes a workshop plan
with both the learning activity and resources available to support each learning activity.

 


 

Spirit Toolkit for Sharing Circle Guides

7 Sacred Teachings + 3 Workers' Rights = Path to a Healthy & Safe Workplace

 

A.

Spirit Toolkit for Sharing Circle Guides

B.

Introduction

C.

General Information for Sharing Circle Guides

D.

Section 1 - 7 Sacred Aboriginal Teachings + 3 Workers' rights = Path to Workplace Health and Safety

E.

Section 2 - Healing for Change

F.

Section 3 - Identifying Hazards in your Workplace

G.

Section 4 - Egonomics

H.

Section 5 - Respect in the Workplace

I.

Section 6 - Violence Prevention at Work

J.

Section 7 - Moving Forward with your Workplace Safety and Health Committee

K.

Resources

 

A. Spirit Toolkit for Sharing Circle Guides

Title Page
Table of Contents

 

B. Introduction

Welcome to the Wings of Change Project
• 7 Sessions for Sharing Circle Guide Training
• Acknowledgements

C. General Information for Sharing Circle Guides

General Information for Sharing Circle Guides
• Sharing Circle Guide Resources

General Information for Sharing Circle Guides - Table of Content

Initial Arrangements: Consider
Preparation
Sharing Circle Set Up
Sharing Circle Dynamics
The Four H's

• Resources

Activities to Help Participants Meet and Mingle

D. Section 1 - 7 Sacred Aboriginal Teachings + 3 Worker's Rights = Path to Workplace Health and Safety

The Turtle - Truth
Educator Session Plan

Resources

 

 

E. Section 2 - Healing for Change

Resources

F. Section 3 - Identifying Hazards in your Workplace

Resources

Inspecting your Workplace - fact sheet
How Workplace Chemicals Can Harm You - fact sheet
Office Indoor Air Quality - fact sheet
Lighting - fact sheet
Hazard Mapping - food service area, security
Hazard Mapping Instructions - Colour Coding Workplace Hazards
Advantages + Disadvantage of Various Tools for Determining Worker Concerns
Making a Case Worksheet
Fact Sheet Order Form
Evaluation form

G. Section 4 - Ergonomics

Resources

Wings of Change - fact sheet
Identifying Ergonomic Risk Factors - Skits
Body Mapping
Ergonomic Hazard Inspection Check List - Section 4 and 7
Ergonomic Risk Factors/Solutions - Pictures
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) - fact sheet
Using Ergonomics to Prevent Injuries - fact sheet
Mouse-Related Pain - fact sheet
Lifting Safely - fact sheet
Evaluation Form

H. Section 5 - Respect in the Workplace

Resources

I. Section 6 - Violence Prevention at Work

Resources

J. Section 7 - Moving Forward with your Workplace Safety and Health Committee

The Beaver - Wisdom
Educator Session Plan

Resources

Wings of Change - Building Cultural Bridges - fact sheet
Making a Case
WSH Regulation Summary Sheet
Lessons from the Geese
Workplace Health and Safety Rights for Manitoba Workers - fact sheet
Evaluation Form

 

K. Resources

Lessons from Geese
Respect in the Workplace Workshops A
Sharing Circle Guide Notes
Wings of Change - Seven Sacred Teachings
Wings of Change - fact sheet

Wings of Change - Building Cultural Bridges - fact sheet

Fact Sheets

Building a Respectful Workplace
Bullying at Work
How Workplace Chemicals Can Harm You
Inspecting your Workplace
Lifting Safety
Lighting
Mouse Related Pain
Office Indoor air Quality
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)
Using Ergonomics to Prevent Injuries
Violence at Work
Workplace Health and Safety Rights for Manitoba Workers

Forms

Evaluation Form
Fact Sheet Order Form
Making a Case Worksheet
Sacred Teachings and Me Form

 

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