Lighting The Seventh Fire

Author : F. David Peat
Publisher : Birch Lane Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Indian philosophy
ISBN : UOM:39015043792236

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Lighting the Seventh Fire by F. David Peat Pdf

In Ceremonies of Renewal, everything from the movement of the sun to the stability of society is in a state of flux. It is through negotiating compacts with the energies of the universe and carrying out periodic ceremonies of renewal that stability and balance can be ensured. Thus, the People of the Plains meet each year to celebrate the Sun Dance, which is performed for many days around the sacred cottonwood tree. They claim this ceremony plays its role in maintaining the harmony and balance of the cosmos. For the author, the Sun Dance became his introduction to the world of Native American science. In sacred mathematics, numbers are not abstract, static things, but living entities that transform one into the other. And history is not written down but passed on by storytellers who recount events of past generations, including migrations that took place before time as humans experienced it.

Author : Karl S. Hele
Publisher : Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781554584222

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The Nature of Empires and the Empires of Nature by Karl S. Hele Pdf

Drawing on themes from John MacKenzie’s Empires of Nature and the Nature of Empires (1997), this book explores, from Indigenous or Indigenous-influenced perspectives, the power of nature and the attempts by empires (United States, Canada, and Britain) to control it. It also examines contemporary threats to First Nations communities from ongoing political, environmental, and social issues, and the efforts to confront and eliminate these threats to peoples and the environment. It becomes apparent that empire, despite its manifestations of power, cannot control or discipline humans and nature. Essays suggest new ways of looking at the Great Lakes watershed and the peoples and empires contained within it.

Author : Randolph Lewis
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780803280458

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Alanis Obomsawin by Randolph Lewis Pdf

In more than twenty powerful films, Abenaki filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin has waged a brilliant battle against the ignorance and stereotypes that Native Americans have long endured in cinema and television. In this book, the first devoted to any Native filmmaker, Obomsawin receives her due as the central figure in the development of indigenous media in North America. ø Incorporating history, politics, and film theory into a compelling narrative, Randolph Lewis explores the life and work of a multifaceted woman whose career was flourishing long before Native films such as Smoke Signals reached the screen. He traces Obomsawin?s path from an impoverished Abenaki reserve in the 1930s to bohemian Montreal in the 1960s, where she first found fame as a traditional storyteller and singer. Lewis follows her career as a celebrated documentary filmmaker, citing her courage in covering, at great personal risk, the 1991 Oka Crisis between Mohawk warriors and Canadian soldiers. We see how, since the late 1960s, Obomsawin has transformed documentary film, reshaping it for the first time into a crucial forum for sharing indigenous perspectives. Through a careful examination of her work, Lewis proposes a new vision for indigenous media around the globe: a ?cinema of sovereignty? based on what Obomsawin has accomplished.

Author : Yale D. Belanger
Publisher : Univ. of Manitoba Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780887554025

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First Nations Gaming in Canada by Yale D. Belanger Pdf

While games of chance have been part of the Aboriginal cultural landscape since before European contact, large-scale commercial gaming facilities within First Nations communities are a relatively new phenomenon in Canada. First Nations Gaming in Canada is the first multidisciplinary study of the role of gaming in indigenous communities north of the 49th parallel. Bringing together some of Canada’s leading gambling researchers, the book examines the history of Aboriginal gaming and its role in indigenous political economy, the rise of large-scale casinos and cybergaming, the socio-ecological impact of problem gambling, and the challenges of labour unions and financial management. The authors also call attention to the dearth of socio-economic impact studies of gambling in First Nations communities while providing models to address this growing issue of concern.

Author : Saint Germain
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2024-04-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781365772573

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Sevens : A Numeric Collage of the Number Seven by Saint Germain Pdf

Author : James Eggert
Publisher : Green Dragon Books
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780893347628

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The Wonder of Tao by James Eggert Pdf

The Wonder of the Tao is intended to reveal and heal. Author James Eggert explores the relationship between spirituality and ecological balance while drawing on the teachings and traditions of Taoism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Christianity. The early chapters take a critical look at the impact of technology and global economics on Planet Earth. There is much to celebrate, but there also are losses as a result of our current cultural and economic arrangements. The remainder of the book embraces the twin ideas of balance and rebirth. It emphasizes contributions from modern science as well as the practices of ancient Taoism for the health of individuals, communities, and the ecological web that sustains our unique yet fragile planet. This book helps the reader: -Learn the relevance of celebration and loss to our lives -Delve into the concept of life -Understand co-responsibility -Challenge the concept of capitalism -Accept Taoism and the principle of balance -Learn T’ai Chi and the Ten-Thousand Things -Accept the Wonder of the Tao

Author : Arlene B. Hirschfelder,Martha Kreipe de Montaño
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780470295526

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The Native American Almanac: A Portrait of Native America Today by Arlene B. Hirschfelder,Martha Kreipe de Montaño Pdf

"...an excellent overview of past and present Native American life." —Library Journal "Best research tool." —Lingua Franca Wide-ranging, authoritative, and timely, here is an illuminating portrait of America's Native peoples, combining information about their history and traditions with insight into the topics that most affect their lives today. From the upheaval of first contacts to the policies of removal to contemporary issues of self-determination, this useful sourcebook provides information on all aspects of Native American life. The Native American Almanac outlines topics of particular interest, such as the history of Native--white relations, the location and status of Native American tribes, religious traditions and ceremonies, language and literature, and contemporary performers and artists, and includes dozens of useful reference features such as: Maps of tribal areas, historical conflicts, and present-day reservations A detailed chronology of significant events Names and addresses of hundreds of organizations concerned with Native American affairs A listing of Native American landmarks, museums, and cultural centers from coast to coast More than 100 black-and-white photographs and drawings Visit us online at http://www.mgr.com

Author : Immanuel Ness
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1750 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317471899

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Encyclopedia of American Social Movements by Immanuel Ness Pdf

This four-volume set examines every social movement in American history - from the great struggles for abolition, civil rights, and women's equality to the more specific quests for prohibition, consumer safety, unemployment insurance, and global justice.

Author : Jeremy Ju Huang
Publisher : Partridge Publishing Singapore
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781543750393

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7 Mysteries of Life Unfolded for Awakening by Jeremy Ju Huang Pdf

“It has been such a pleasure to read about your experience through the lens of Qabalah. The way you approached this project was very unique and creative, which seems to reflect the experience you have had in this life as well! I think you did very well representing the steps one could take in their own life, to connect deeper with Source and their most truthful inner being through this mystical system.” Casey B., UMS Advisor, University of Metaphysical Sciences. “You do an excellent job of presenting the philosophy of “no mind” and considering its potentials. Your citations are well dispersed and help to support your meaning. Throughout the paper, your authenticity shined through.” Elizabeth E., UMS Advisor, University of Metaphysical Sciences. Are you truly awakened or asleep? This book guides you understand “awakening,” through the 7 mystical processes so you may get ready to experience the alchemy of transmutation and transformation using the Tree of Life; setting you free from duality pain, misery, and suffering. You can begin a nondual living of loving peace, joy, and happiness.

Author : Kenneth S. Cohen
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-12-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781984800411

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Honoring the Medicine by Kenneth S. Cohen Pdf

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.”

Author : Diana Burgess Fuller,Daniela Salvioni
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2002-05-29
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780520230651

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Art/Women/California, 1950Ð2000 by Diana Burgess Fuller,Daniela Salvioni Pdf

"This is the book on women’s art I’ve been waiting for—smart, deeply rooted, and up-to-date, with an overdue focus on women of color that fills in the historical cracks. Read it and run with it."—Lucy R. Lippard, author of The Pink Glass Swan: Selected Essays on Feminist Art "More than merely beautiful and ground-breaking, Art/ Women/ California 1950-2000 is also about the enriching interventions created by diverse women artists, the effect of whose work is not only far-reaching, but has also opened up the very definition of American art. It is about intellectual interdisciplinality and the dialectical relationship between art and social context. It is about the way various California cultures—Native, Latino, Asian, feminist, immigrant, politically active, and virtual, which are so different from the trope of the Western cowboy—have intervened in that entity we imagine as ‘America.’ "—Elaine Kim, editor of Dangerous Women: Gender and Korean Nationalism "Rich and provocative. A pleasure to read and to look at."—Linda Nochlin, author of The Body in Pieces: The Fragment as a Metaphor of Modernity "This book should greatly help everyone understand the remarkably diversified evolution of art in California, which is largely due to the great influx of women and the transformative effect of a new feminist consciousness."—Arthur C. Danto, author of Philosophizing Art: Selected Essays

Author : Barbara A. Holmes
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2002-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1563383772

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Race and the Cosmos by Barbara A. Holmes Pdf

Argues that theoretical physics and cosmology can provide a key to overcoming race-related problems, explaining how they enable a means for discussing individual and communal quests for fulfillment beyond racial, ethnic, class, and sexual barriers. Original.

Author : Melissa K. Nelson,Daniel Shilling
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108428569

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Traditional Ecological Knowledge by Melissa K. Nelson,Daniel Shilling Pdf

Provides an overview of Native American philosophies, practices, and case studies and demonstrates how Traditional Ecological Knowledge provides insights into the sustainability movement.

Author : James H. Cox,James Howard Cox,Daniel Heath Justice
Publisher : Oxford Handbooks
Page : 769 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780199914036

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The Oxford Handbook of Indigenous American Literature by James H. Cox,James Howard Cox,Daniel Heath Justice Pdf

"This book explores Indigenous American literature and the development of an inter- and trans-Indigenous orientation in Native American and Indigenous literary studies. Drawing on the perspectives of scholars in the field, it seeks to reconcile tribal nation specificity, Indigenous literary nationalism, and trans-Indigenous methodologies as necessary components of post-Renaissance Native American and Indigenous literary studies. It looks at the work of Renaissance writers, including Louise Erdrich's Tracks (1988) and Leslie Marmon Silko's Sacred Water (1993), along with novels by S. Alice Callahan and John Milton Oskison. It also discusses Indigenous poetics and Salt Publishing's Earthworks series, focusing on poets of the Renaissance in conversation with emerging writers. Furthermore, it introduces contemporary readers to many American Indian writers from the seventeenth to the first half of the nineteenth century, from Captain Joseph Johnson and Ben Uncas to Samson Occom, Samuel Ashpo, Henry Quaquaquid, Joseph Brant, Hendrick Aupaumut, Sarah Simon, Mary Occom, and Elijah Wimpey. The book examines Inuit literature in Inuktitut, bilingual Mexicanoh and Spanish poetry, and literature in Indian Territory, Nunavut, the Huasteca, Yucatán, and the Great Lakes region. It considers Indigenous literatures north of the Medicine Line, particularly francophone writing by Indigenous authors in Quebec. Other issues tackled by the book include racial and blood identities that continue to divide Indigenous nations and communities, as well as the role of colleges and universities in the development of Indigenous literary studies".

Author : Leanne Simpson
Publisher : Arp Books
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Autochtones
ISBN : UOM:39015073632955

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Lighting the Eighth Fire by Leanne Simpson Pdf

This remarkable collection of essays by leading Indigenous scholars focuses on the themes of freedom, liberation and Indigenous resurgence as they relate to the land. They analyze treaties, political culture, governance, environmental issues, economy, and radical social movements from an anti-colonial Indigenous perspective in a Canadian context. Editor Leanne Simpson (Nishnaabekwe) has solicited Indigenous writers that place Indigenous freedom as their highest political goal, while turning to the knowledge, traditions, and culture of specific Indigenous nations to achieve that goal. The authors offer frank and political analysis and commentary of the kind not normally found in mainstream books, journals, and magazines.