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FOUR DIRECTIONS INTERNATIONAL

Four Worlds Consulting

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LethbridgeAlberta T1K 7J8 Canada

Tele: 4O3-320-7144 Fax: 403-***-****

Email: abqf3s@r.postjobfree.com

INTRODUCTION

Four Directions International is a Canadian owned and operated Aboriginal

company with more than thirty years of experience in people - centered

development work in North and South America, Central

and West Africa, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the former Soviet

Union. Four Directions International is the economic arm of the Four Worlds

International Institute for Human and Community Development. The primary

focus of Four Worlds1 and Four Directions' work is capacity

building of people and organizations for social and economic development

at the community level. This work takes a variety of different forms depending on the development

sector and activities underway and the on-the-ground realities that comprise

the cultural focus as well as the economic and political context of the

work to be done. Four Worlds is best known for its culturally based, participatory approach

to development and for its articulation of principles and processes guiding

sustainable development activities. The following is an outline of Four Worlds' capacity and experiences.

9. Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

SECTOR

Health

Focus on Community Health Development addressing the determinants of health.

SUBSECTOR & SERVICESCulturally-appropriate, community-based health researchCommunity health centre developmentCommunity developmentPrimary health careHealth promotionHealth educationCommunity mental health (dealing with family violence, sexual abuse,

community conflict, youth in crises, community trauma recovery)Substance abuse prevention and treatmentElderhealthFeasibility studiesNeeds assessmentProgram design and developmentTraining and mentoringManagement consultingMonitoring and evaluationFacilitating community involvement in health related to all services

and areas of focusExperience

Both rural and urban projects

completed or still underway in all areas listed in many indigenous communities

across North America, with provincial public health authorities in Canada,

Africa, the Asian Pacific region and the former Soviet Union. We are well

known for our models and principles and for the excellence of our research,

writing and hands-on community work.

SECTOR

EDUCATION

& TRAINING

Focus on the design

and delivery of learning programs for human and community development,

and development-related capacity building.

SUBSECTOR & SERVICESDistance and community based learningFormal and non-formal programsOn-site, non-formal trainingDesign and delivery of capacity building

programs related to social and economic developmentAccredited higher education programsCurriculum research and developmentLearning materials productionIndigenous and culturally-based programsTeacher training and in-serviceCommunity involvement in educationAdult training designMonitoring and evaluation of education

and training programs.Experience

Extensive experience for more

than thirty (30) years in all areas listed. We are well known for our prototype

curriculum materials, our training and capacity building work, our accredited

college and university level programs, and for excellence in culturally-based

approaches to education and training.

SECTOR

COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT

SUBSECTOR & SERVICESMentoring the design and implementation

of community development programs and the community development component

of larger programs.The delivery of a fully accredited

Certificate and Masters Degree Programs in Applied Human and Community

Development (in partnership with the California School of Professional

Psychology - programs can be set up anywhere in the world).Design and the delivery of non-formal

capacity building processes in the community development and civil society

sectors.Application of a community development

approach to various sectors of development activity including:

(a) Community economic development

(b) Primary health care and health promotion

(c) Civil society democratization and governance

(d) Environment and development

(e) Gender and developmentCommunity based and indigenous knowledge

researchMonitoring and evaluation of community

development related programs.Experience

Extensive hands~on experience

for more than thrity (30) years in many projects, in many cultures and

countries, both in facilitating on-th~ground processes, and in building

capacity. Extensive research and publication record related to this sector.

SECTOR

RESEARCH,

ASSESSMENT, AND EVALUATION

Focus on participatory community-based

and culturally-appropriate development assessment, evaluation and research

as well as policy and strategic research in support of people-centered

development.

SUBSECTOR & SERVICESDesigning and implementing research,

assessment and evaluation processes.Co-facilitating (with organizations

and communities) participatory action research processes.Participatory situation assessment,

program planning and evaluation.Training professionals and community

leaders in particpatory action research methodology and practise.SPECIAL SERVICESThe Community Story Process - This

is a participatory situational assessment process designed by Four Worlds/Four

Directions International to help a community or an organization to begin

to tell its development "story". This powerful methodology has helped

to catalyze grassroots changes and learning processes in a wide variety

of settings. In-depth documentation suitable for development assessment

and planning is one useful product that comes out in this process.

In addition to documentation, participants learn and are mobilized for

development action.Experience

Four Worlds/Four Directions International

has some thirty (30) years of research related experience related to education

reform, community health, social policy reform, community development,

cultural foundations of development, civil society development, and a host

of practically oriented participatory action research initiatives. Our

experience in Africa, Asia, the South Pacific, Latin America and indigenous

North America related to this sector has enabled us to develop our own

capacity to indigenize sound development work anywhere in the world.

SECTORHUMAN

RELATIONS AND CONFLICT RESOLUTIONFocus on identifying and addressing

the longterm root causes of dysfunctional human relations and conflict,

and promoting processes of healing and learning that makes it possible

for all concerned to move to higher ground.

SUBSECTOR & SERVICESReconciliation and reconstruction

program planning and implementation after traumatic circumstances.Human relations trouble shooting

in organizations and projects.Mediation and conflict resolution (a) within communities and

programs(b) between local populations and

the dominant culture development,development-related programming and

access to services.(c) between communities and programs.(d) between agencies and communities.(e) between agencies and their partners

in collaborative ventures.(f) between cultures and social groups.Human relations training for development

related organizations.Experience

The gradual emergence of mediation

and conflict resolution as a separate field of work abstracted from wholistic,

people-centered development processes made us realize that Four Worlds/Four

Directions International has been systematically working in that field

for more than thirty(30) years, particularly within indigenous communities

and with professional development agencies. Much of this work has been

a line of action within a larger, organizational or community healing and

development process. We have done this work in Papua New Guinea, Bolivia,

Ukraine, indigenous North America, (including Nunavut) and urban inner

city North America.

SECTOR

ORGANIZATIONAL

DEVELOPMENT

Focus on capacity

building of development promoting organizations across all sectors engaged

in people centered work, as well as in assisting public and voluntary sector

organizations to make critical cultural shifts and to learn new ways of

working for the benefit of the public good.

SUBSECTOR & SERVICES360 degree situation assessment.Learning to address critical environmental

challenges.Visioning, policy development and

planning.Designing evaluation and performance

measures.Related development leadership training

and mentoring.Implementation of new programs and

policies.Shifting ways of working in support

of participatory development.NGO and PVO evaluation and program

development.Program audits.Employment equity and labour relations.Experience

Some thirty (30) years of extensive

experience working with national government ministries and departments.

Large and small departments, local, national and international NGOs in

Canada, the United States, Thailand, Papua New Guinea, Bolivia, Mexico,

Rwanda, Benin, Zambia and within indigenous community systems the world

over.

SECTOR

GOVERNANCE,

DEMOCRATIZATION, & CIVIL SOCIETY

Focus on developing social capital

(trust, common values, healthy social relations, collective identity and

will, civic values, etc.) as the "software' of civil society, and on tailoring

democratic structures, governance mechanisms and organizational life so

that the primary purposes of promoting human well-being and prosperity

are not compromized, and are in fact enhanced.

SUBSECTOR & SERVICESStrategic assessment, planning implementation,

training and mentoring, evaluation services related to:(a) developing democratic systems

and structures that facilitate people and public participation in policy

and decision-making,

(b) strengthening the effectiveness

of projects aimed at the development of "civil society" and the voluntary

sector.Capacity building of leaders, organizations

and work teams (government, NGO, PVO) to engage local populations as partners

in the development processes.Capacity building related to improving

the effectiveness of government, NGO, and PVO collaborations.Basic research related to uncovering

the cultural and historical obstacles as well as the cultural resources

(beliefs, practices, protocols, institutions, past innovations, etc.) that

function as antecedents to the development of "civil society" and democratic

systems.Experience

Four Worlds/Four Directions International

has many years of experience in this sector through its community development

work, but has demonstrated a remarkable strength on working directly with

people at the grassroots community level, and connecting that work to existing

civil and governance structures. The range of cultural settings in which

we have worked is broad and spans the globe, including work in Africa,

Latin America, the Asian Pacific region, the former Soviet Union and both

indigenous and mainstream North America. We are currently partners in a

CIDA funded, four-year civil society program in Ukraine, and are also currently

involved in ground floor work in Canada's newest territory~ Nunavut.

SECTOR

ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT

A twin focus on macro enterprise

development and the fostering of community level micro-economic systems

in partnership with indigenous and other developing communities and groups,

as well as linking indigenous peoples in mutually beneficial trade and

development partnerships.

SUBSECTOR & SERVICES

BUSINESS INITIATIVESFour Directions Enterprise initiatives are now

underway in the following areas:Information and communication technology

transfer.Herbal products development, manufacturing

and districution.Environmental recovery technology

(reforestation, desalination, water retention, etc.)Organic agricultural products development

and districution.Elderhealth facility and program

development.Learning material development and

production.Cultural and eco-tourism.Micro-Economic development ServicesMicro credit scheme development and

support.Business development, technical support

to grassroots community organizations and groups.Technical assistance to indigenous

products development.Experience

In the past two years alone, four

Directions has launched a sucessful computer assembly operation (which

earned 3.4 million dollars in 1998/99), and herbal shampoo and conditioner

initiative and facilitated the creation of trade and development agreements

between Canadian Aboriginal people and indigenous peoples in Mexico and

Dominica. Almost thirty (30) years of development experience at the

grassroots level around the world has now been consolidated and channelled

into business related intiatives.

SECTOR

INFORMATION

AND COMMUNICATION

TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

Focus on bringing appropriate

information and communication technology to people, and bringing people

to the technology, particularly within indigenous and developing regions

of the world.

SUBSECTOR & SERVICESEstablishing small micro-computer

assembly and maintenance plants in developing regions and indigenous communities.Distance education applications of

ICT.Long distance telephone programs.Establishing telephone call centres

in developing communities or regions.Training and technical support relative

to use of ICT effectively in the process of development.Research, assessment and evaluation

related to the appropriate application of ICT in development processes.Internet sales.

SECTOR

ENVIRONMENTAL

TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Focus on bringing environmentally

friendly technology to people, and bringing people to the technology, particularly

within indigenous and developing regions of the world.

SUBSECTOR & SERVICESIncreasing plant and crop productivity

using little or no fertilizer, pesticide or fungicide.Introducing a fast growing hardwood

treeRevitalizing water and waste systemsEnvironmentally safe alternative

to asphalt for road constructionDecreasing odour ommissions from

animal wasteIncreasing productivity in cattle,

hog and poultry operations

Experience The relatively recent explosion of information and communication technology,

accompanied by a gradual deregulation of the sector in many countries has

opened the door for the marrying of Four Worlds' development experience

with Four Directions International's recent success in ICT manufacturing

(1998/99 sales were 3.4 million dollars). Current projects are underway

or are in the planning stages in Mexico, the Carribean and Canadian indigenous

communities.

For more information on Four Directions International click

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Some of the People Involved:

Phil Lane

Jr., M.P.A., M.E.D.

Phil is a member of

the Dakota and Chickasaw First Nations and is an internationally recognized

leader in human and community development. Phil hasd extensive experience

in his own cultural traditions, is an award winning author and film producer

and holds Master's Degrees in Education and Public Administration.

His film credits include the National Public Television series, "Images

of Indians" with Will Sampson, "Walking With Grandfather", "The Honor of

All: The Story of Alkali Lake" and "Healing the Hurts".

During the past 30

years, he has worked with indigenous people in North and South America,

Micronesia, Thailand, Hawaii, and Africa. He served 16 years as Associate

Professor with the Faculty of Education and Founder and International Coordinator

of the Four Worlds Development Project at the University of Lethbridge

in Alberta, Canada. In July 1994, the Four Worlds International Institute

for Human and Community Development was established as an independent institute.

In July 1994, Four Directions International was incorporated as the economic

arm of the Four Worlds International Institute. Four Directions International

is dedicated to the development of sustainable economic enterprises that

support wholistic educational, social, cultural, environmental, spiritual,

and political development. Presently, Phil is President of Four Directions

International and serves as the International Coordinator of the Four Worlds

International Institute. Phil, also serves as Chairman of Four Directions

Information Systems (4DISC), an Aboriginal information technology business

initiative launched in December of 1996 and is a member of the International

Board of the WETV Corporation.

In 1992, Phil was the

first indigenous person to receive the prestigious Windstar Award, presented

annually to a global citizen whose personal and professional life exemplifies

a commitment to a global perspective, operates with awareness of the spiritual

dimensions of human existence and demonstrates concrete actions of benefit

to the human and living systems of the Earth. Michael

Bopp, Ph.D.

Michael is currently

a director of the Four Worlds Centre for Development Learning, which is

dedicated to building the capacity of both government and non-governmental

sectors for organizational and community development.

Michael is a specialist

in participatory change and development processes, and is well known for

his innovative training, consulting and mentoring work related to helping

professionals learn how to work effectively with communities. He has twenty

years experience working with indigenous communities and development organizations

all over the world, and has worked in Southeast Asia, the South Pacific,

Africa, the former Soviet Union, and indigenous North America.

Michael has recently

designed and developed a masters degree level program in applied human

and community development through a joint venture between Four Worlds and

the California School of Professional Psychology in Fresno, California.

Michael has led many

program feasibility, planning and design, and monitoring and evaluation

projects. He has also published extensively and led thousands of hours

training on topics related to human systems transformation, community health,

and learning for social change.

Judie

Bopp, Ph.D. Candidate

Judie is currently

a director of the Four Worlds Centre for Development Learning. Judie is

a specialist in curriculum design and development and organizational transformation.

She is well known for her expertise in culturally based and experiential

learning, and has designed and written numerous learning programs for schools,

colleges and adult training programs.

She has provided training,

technical support and evaluation services related to program development

and organizational change to many different types of groups, ranging from

the ministries of national governments to small non-governmental organizations.

She has worked in Africa, the South Pacific, China, the former Soviet Union

and across North America. She has also provided technical support to many

Canadian and American professional organizations and indigenous communities.

Judie has recently

co-authored (with Michael Bopp) two books, the first related to community

based sexual abuse intervention and the other concerning building sustainable

community.

PUBLICATIONS

AND A.V. PRODUCTIONS

Four Worlds has produced a broad range

of development-related curriculum training materials and other publications.

Here is a partial list: Walking With

Grandfather Curriculum Package This six-part video and teachers guide

is a student-centered language arts program utilizing traditional Native

American storytelling heritage in identi~ing myth, the use

of symbols and mastering figurative language for the understanding of human

relationships.

The Sacred Tree

This book illustrates the universal concepts, teachings and ancient disciplines

practiced by Native societies in conceptualizing the nature, purpose and

possibilities of human existence.

The Sacred Tree

Curriculum Package Consists of a teachers guide, student copies of The

Sacred Tree book, seven resource books, four videos, posters and

other visual aids and games designed to facilitate the exploration

of through personal growth and interpersonal communication.

Unity In Diversity

This comprehensive multicultural education program is designed to help

junior high school students develop an appreciation for the diversity of

the human family while at the same time developing the skills to work together

to eliminate prejudice and discrimination in their peer group, the school

community and the community as a whole. The curriculum package consists

of a teachers guide, a student text, and other learning resources such

as videos, games, posters and student worksheets.

Moving Towards

Wholeness A substance abuse prevention training manual providing educators

with a basic model for the development and implementation of a school-based

prevention program involving parents, the community, resource people and

teachers.

Learning For Life

A youth social skills training program targeting prevention and the development

of normative values and skills utilized in problem solving, decision making

skills, interpersonal and communication strategies.

Recreating Native

Education This case study in program evaluation and design guides school

staff, adrninistrators, boards and community members in effecting a culturally

appropriate education program.

Culture: The Ultimate

Curriculum This publication discusses the concept of

organic curriculum, the process by which all cultures learn to live

in relationship to the

universe. The paper highlights important implications

for education and educators. Taking Time To

Listen This publication describes a community-based research method for

assisting community members and front-line professionals in the development

of programs specific to the community's culture.

Developing Healthy

Communities A wholistic framework is presented for development thinking,

followed by down-to-earth strategies for community~- level workers

and outside agencies implementing community development programs in healing

and self-development.

Where Do We Go

From Here This document utilizes the medicine wheel in outlining

a

framework

for wholistic community planning and development, offering practical steps

needed to generate and empower public participation at every stage

of the planning and development process.

Elder Health Manual

This practical manual is designed to assist community health workers,

mental health staff, home care nurses and workers, social workers, substance

abuse counselors, community volunteers and family caregivers in developing

effective community-based strategies and programs in promoting the health

and well-beirg of elders.

The Four Worlds

Exchange A thematic journal for front-line field workers that shares ideas,

innovations, resources and technical information on 1) Youth and Development,

2) Beyond Alcohol: Native Communities in Recovery, 3) Economic Development

and Health, 4) Surviving the Front Lines, 5) Talking Responsibility for

Health, 6) Aids Prevention, and 7) Spirituality and Development.

Towards The Year

2000 Offers a succinct summary of the history, philosophy, accumulated

practical experiences, guiding principles and founding vision of Four Worlds.

Where We've Been

... Where We're Going This video chronicles Indigenous peoples experiences

in utilizing cultural traditions in substance abuse recovery.

The Honor Of All

This now famous three-part video docu-drama chronicles the true-life journey

of the Shuswap people of Alkali Lake, British Columbia in their recovery

from the cultural and spiritual destruction endemic in alcoholic communities.

Healing The Hurts

This dynamic video documents a culturally based healing process for understanding

and recovering from the traumatic experiences of the Indian boarding school.

Recreating The

World A 300 page book offering a practical guide to building a sustainable

community, presents theories, models and analysis and learning resources

(stories, games, activities, etc.) related to community development practice.

To see the the resource catalogue for ordering any

of these materials click

hereCONTRACT

INVENTORY: SELECTED EXAMPLES

(1) Feasibility and Planning Mission

Related to Primary Health Care and Information and

Communication Technology in Benin,

West Africa (February/March 1997) International Development Research Centre

(IRDC), Ottawa. Contact, Gilles Forget 613-***-**** Sub-contract through

Inter-Delta. Contact, Allan Fuller 819-***-****

(2) Training Manual

Development and field testing of an introductory training

manual for Aboriginal Sexual Abuse Community Intervention Teams ~ov. 1996

- April 1997) Solicitor General Canada. Contact, Sharon McCue 613-***-****

Sub-contract throughInter-Delta. Contact, Allen Fuller (819) 777-I 042

(3) Training Manual

Development of a tralning manual focused on managing

sexual abuse disclosures in Aboriginal communities (March 1997 - October

1997) Solicitor General Canada, Contact, Sharon McCue 613-***-**** Sub-contract

through Inter-Delta. Contact, Allen Fuller (819-***-*-***

(4) Canada - China University Linkage Project Planning

Mission

(October 1996) CIDA/Simon Fraiser University. Contact,

Dr. Glen Eyford 403-***-**** or Dr. Jan Wall 604-***-****

(5) Mid-Term Evaluations of the Canada Ukraine Partners

Civil Society Program

(April 1997) CIDA (Canadian International Development

Agency) Contact, Maury Miloff(819-***-*-***

(6) Save the Children Community Capacity Building Project

Training related to community development work with

Save the Children field workers for Native American communities in New

Mexico and Arizona (May - Nov. 1996) Contact, Alvin Smith (505)

786-7376

(7) Nunuvat Leadership Community Management Distance

Education Development

(June 1996 - March 1997) Contract with CCMD (Canadian

Centre for Management Development) Contact: Michele Smith 819-***-****

(8) Community Health Development Planning

The Hamlet of Rankin Inlet, NWT. Facilitating Participatory

Action Planning (PAR) needs assessment and community action planning process

for health development, training local providers in the processes and supervision

of the documentation of the research process and outcomes. (March 1997

- March 1998) Contact, Ms. Gerri Pflueger 819-***-****

(9) Development of an Accredited Field-Based Masters

Degree Program in Applied Human and Community Development

(July 1995 - June 1997) Funded by the Kellogg Foundation

(Battle Creek, Michig~) and developed in association with the California

School of Professional Psychology, Fresno California, Contact, Dr. Mary

Beth Kenkel, Chancellor 209-***-****

(10) Aboriginal Substance Abuse Community Prevention Training Manual

Development

and field testing

(October 1995 - December 1996) Contractor: Health

Canada, Health Promotion Branch. Contact, Michele Bourque 613-***-****

(11) Evaluation of CIDAJUNICEF Poverty Alleviation Project

(Education Component) in Thailand (1988) Contact,

CIDA Project Officer: Dr. Ray Obamsawan, Policy and Evaluation Branch 1-800-***-****

(12) Municipal Leadership Training

Design and delivery of two modules of tralning (20

hours) for managers with the Municipality of Medicine Hat, Alberta. (May,

June 1997) Contact, Ms. Pat Jardine 403-***-****

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