Category: native american

• Approaching Thanksgiving

  It is now late Autumn, here, almost exactly halfway between the North Pole and the Equator. Although the past few days have been warm, there is always a chill to the air. I find it difficult to believe that three weeks ago I was sweltering near the Equator. Night comes early and stays long. The…

  Michael Watson PhD

  November 18, 2010

  First Nations, native american, Shamanism

  Day of Mourning, Thanksgiving

• Notable Blogs: 9/28/10

  Here are this week’s Notable Blogs. As always, there are many more outstanding blog posts than I could possible acknowledge here. This week we focus on some of the challenges facing First Nations individuals and peoples. We are indeed blessed to be able to hear and read so many thoughtful voices! An itinerary of thoughts…

  Michael Watson PhD

  September 28, 2010

  First Nations, Healing, native american, Nature, Notable Blogs, Shamanism

  ceremony, environmental degredation, genocide, healing, Native American, Shamanism

• Notable Blogs: 9/14/10

  Shira Shaiman has cancer. Her mother died of cancer. She is also a mom with young children. This week she wrote about the Days of Awe, her illness, and a miracle. I hope she will forgive me for including a lengthy snippet. I hope you will visit her blog and read the post in its…

  Michael Watson PhD

  September 14, 2010

  First Nations, native american, Notable Blogs, Shamanism

  land disputes, land seizures, Native American, Shamanism, survival