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In many Indigenous communities, especially in remote reservations, access to quality healthcare is a daily challenge. The story of Dr. Thomas, who returned as the first doctor from his remote Cree reservation in northern Canada, is more than an individual success story. It is a powerful lesson about collective trauma, the transformative power of education, … Read more
Today, “nomadic living” is often marketed as a lifestyle: van life, digital nomads, minimalism. For Indigenous peoples, however, nomadism was never a trend. It was—and still is—a carefully developed way of life rooted in adaptation, knowledge, and deep connection to the environment. 🌍 Nomadism as the Origin of Human Existence Most of human history is … Read more
In an age of digital overload, ecological crises, and spiritual seeking, more and more people are turning to ancient sources of knowledge. The wisdom of the Indigenous peoples of North America – considered respectfully and without appropriation – offers no quick fixes, but a fundamentally different perspective on life, community, and our place in the … Read more
Indigenous leadership was rarely about dominance or authority. Chiefs were not rulers, but caretakers of their people. Their influence was rooted in trust, wisdom, and service. These three historical figures continue to offer powerful lessons on ethical and sustainable leadership. 🌿 Chief Seattle (Suquamish & Duwamish) Chief Seattle is remembered for his profound reflections on … Read more
Amidst current societal debates about gender and identity, the world often looks with surprise at an almost forgotten fact: Many Indigenous cultures of the Americas have long known and honored people living beyond binary notions of man and woman. These individuals, known as Two-Spirit, embodied a third, often sacred, social and spiritual role. Their contemporary … Read more
For millennia, the connection between earth and spirit, between ritual and daily life, has shaped the existence of Indigenous peoples across the Americas. But what does this spirituality look like in the 21st century, in a world of smartphones, social media, and global crises? Today’s Indigenous lifestyle is not a rigid adherence to the past, … Read more
When Indigenous economies are discussed, images of poverty or romanticized subsistence often dominate. Yet behind these narratives unfolds another, powerful reality: a wave of Indigenous entrepreneurs who combine traditional knowledge, cultural values, and modern business thinking to create not only economic success but also cultural renewal and community strengthening. These pioneers prove that Indigenous success … Read more
Between romanticizing images of wise medicine men and historical narratives of wars and displacement exists an often-overlooked reality: the diverse, complex, and resilient everyday life of today’s Indigenous peoples. While clichés continue to shape public perception, Native Americans, First Nations, and Indigenous peoples worldwide navigate a reality shaped by both – ongoing challenges from colonial … Read more
In a time when an Indigenous language falls silent every two weeks, there are stories of almost superhuman resistance. These are not grand political movements but quiet, persistent struggles by individuals who refuse to accept that their ancestors’ last word has been spoken. This is the story of Daryl Baldwin and the Myaamia (Miami) language … Read more
In pop culture, they are ubiquitous: the dreamcatcher on the rearview mirror, the feather in the hair, the stylized totem pole. Yet behind these symbols lie deep, often misunderstood worlds of meaning. They are not universal “Native American” symbols but specific expressions of various Indigenous cultures of North America, each with its own history, spiritual … Read more
