5) Everyone has an equal opportunity to speak.
✔6) Participants pass a talking piece around to signify whose turn it is to speak.
7) The purpose is to debate and argue about different viewpoints.
✔8) The facilitator often opens and closes the circle with a ceremony or ritual.
Talking circles were used by First Nations to help in the decision-making process. Select all the characteristics below which apply to a talking circle. There is more than 1 correct answer.
1) Only leaders have the opportunity to speak.
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2) Only one person speaks at a time.
3) Participants should listen attentively.
✔4) Sticks are always used in the activity.
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