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Notable Blogs 10/29/10
This week’s Notable blogs focus on cultural heritage. We begin in British Columbia where the life’s work of a much-loved elder will be remembered through the creation of a nature preserve. Dr. Mary Thomas had a vision; collaboration amongst people who would value and preserve the gifts of nature. Mary Thomas, a respected Neskonlith Elder,…
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Shamans, Genocide, and Hope
We’re home. The trip back from Chennai was demanding, taking about 29 hours. Today is a wet, chilly, day. I’m feeling jet lagged. I’m also thoughtful, having had so many conversations with individuals and groups. The conversations continued on the flights home, including with a woman (a dancer, theater artist, and choreographer) from East Timor…
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Last Day in India
Today is our last day in India. This evening we take the first leg of our trip home. The last few days have been filled with work, and blessings. There are many stories and photos to share, and there is video to edit. There are people, without whom this trip would not have been possible,…
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Via Rail, Cab, and Rickshaw
Today the rains have returned, and the world is wet for the first time since my arrival. There are deep puddles in the streets, and drivers creep past pedestrians, trying manfully to avoid soaking us. The local cafe is unusually empty for 7:15 in the morning, even though the sun has now shown itself, and…
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