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Honoring Tribal Legacies: An Epic Journey Of Healing, V.1 Foundation Document For Honoring Tribal Legacies, 2014
Author: Honoring Tribal Legacies: An Epic Journey Of Healing, V.1 Foundation Document For Honoring Tribal Legacies, 2014
Author: Honoring Tribal Legacies: An Epic Journey Of Healing, V.2 Guide To Designing Curriculum, 2014
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Author: Sacred Legacies
Author: Denise LinnPublisher: Wellspring/Ballantine
ISBN: 9780345425157
Category : Life
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Demonstrates how to reconnect with one's ancestral wisdom in order to enhance the quality of one's life, revive meaningful rituals, and create new traditions for future generations.
Honoring the Medicine
Author: Kenneth S. CohenPublisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0345435133
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
For thousands of years, Native medicine was the only medicine on the North American continent. It is America’s original holistic medicine, a powerful means of healing the body, balancing the emotions, and renewing the spirit. Medicine men and women prescribe prayers, dances, songs, herbal mixtures, counseling, and many other remedies that help not only the individual but the family and the community as well. The goal of healing is both wellness and wisdom. Written by a master of alternative healing practices, Honoring the Medicine gathers together an unparalleled abundance of information about every aspect of Native American medicine and a healing philosophy that connects each of us with the whole web of life—people, plants, animals, the earth. Inside you will discover • The power of the Four Winds—the psychological and spiritual qualities that contribute to harmony and health • Native American Values—including wisdom from the Wolf and the inportance of commitment and cooperation • The Vision Quest—searching for the Great Spirit’s guidance and life’s true purpose • Moontime rituals—traditional practices that may be observed by women during menstruation • Massage techniques, energy therapies, and the need for touch • The benefits of ancient purification ceremonies, such as the Sweat Lodge • Tips on finding and gathering healing plants—the wonders of herbs • The purpose of smudging, fasting, and chanting—and how science confirms their effectiveness Complete with true stories of miraculous healing, this unique book will benefit everyone who is committed to improving his or her quality of life. “If you have the courage to look within and without,” Kenneth Cohen tells us, “you may find that you also have an indigenous soul.”
Honoring the Ancestors
Author: Galina KrasskovaPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781500906368
Category : Ancestor worship
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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To many polytheists ancestor work is crucial to having healthy, deeply engaged, productive spirituality. It provides a foundation, a protection, and a vital source of personal luck and power that positions one to better withstand the challenges of engaged, devotional living. "Honoring the Ancestors: A Basic Guide" takes the readers through all the necessary dos and don'ts on their way to establishing a richly textured, consistent, and powerful ancestor practice. Born out of an eight week online course offered by the author in 2013-2014, this unique book provides all information readers need to get started honoring their dead.
Virginia Nations Honoring Our Youth Pow-wow Program
Author: Virginia Indian Tribal Alliance for LifePublisher:
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Category : Indians of North America
Languages : en
Pages : 60
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Climate Change and Indigenous Peoples in the United States
Author: Julie Koppel MaldonadoPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319052667
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
With a long history and deep connection to the Earth’s resources, indigenous peoples have an intimate understanding and ability to observe the impacts linked to climate change. Traditional ecological knowledge and tribal experience play a key role in developing future scientific solutions for adaptation to the impacts. The book explores climate-related issues for indigenous communities in the United States, including loss of traditional knowledge, forests and ecosystems, food security and traditional foods, as well as water, Arctic sea ice loss, permafrost thaw and relocation. The book also highlights how tribal communities and programs are responding to the changing environments. Fifty authors from tribal communities, academia, government agencies and NGOs contributed to the book. Previously published in Climatic Change, Volume 120, Issue 3, 2013.
Yurok Geography
Author: Thomas Talbot WatermanPublisher:
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Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 238
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