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On Hunting, Pilgrimage, and Caring For the Self in Others
What are we to do when traditional practices, both Native and non, come into conflict with a rapidly urbanizing world, in which an ever growing list of creatures is endangered or threatened? How are we to continue subsistence practices that are essential to the maintenance of Self, both individual and collective? How are we to…
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Welcoming the Spirits: Halloween and The Days of the Dead
This week we turn our attention, alongside many Indigenous people, to the great mysteries of life and death, and to those spirits who share our family histories. We acknowledge their presence and influence in our lives, and our appreciation for their caring and aid. For those who lived troubled lives, perhaps harming us, or other…
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The Warmth of Redemptive Stories
I like to think that both traditional Native American forms of healing, and good psychotherapy, challenge these oppressive cultural stories.
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Seeking Healing at The River of Belonging
“Every week on one of our reservations and in some Indian community, the media uncovers indirect and direct evidence of loss to families living without the ways of knowing afforded by the river. I believe the river provided the basis for healthy and whole families, and without it, all manner of assault has been made…
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