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Indigenous Knowledge and the Military-Industrial Complex: The Unethical Appropriation of Survival Techniques

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Indigenous Culture: Ureinwohner-Wissen und der Militär-Industrielle Komplex: Die unethische Aneignung von Überlebenstechniken

In the shadow of the Military-Industrial Complex, a little-noticed form of cultural appropriation is taking place: The co-opting of ancient Indigenous survival knowledge for military purposes. This indigenous knowledge, developed over millennia, is now being used by militaries and survival schools without adequate recognition or compensation. An ethical consideration. What is the Military-Industrial Complex? The … Read more

Shamans and Medicine Men: Spiritual Leaders of Indigenous Peoples

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Indigenous Culture: Schamanen und Medizinmänner: Spirituelle Führer der Ureinwohner

Are you looking for information about shamans and medicine men? In this comprehensive guide, we dive deep into the spiritual world of Indigenous peoples and reveal what makes these spiritual leaders so unique. What Is a Shaman? The Meaning Behind the Term The term “shaman” originates from the Tungus language in Siberia and literally means … Read more

„My Grandmother Was in a Residential School“: An Interview on Transgenerational Trauma

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Indigenous Culture: "Meine Großmutter war in einer Residential School": Ein Interview zur transgenerationalen Trauma

This moving interview reveals the hidden wounds passed down through generations. “When I think of my childhood, I see the shadows that followed my grandmother all her life,” begins Sarah Littlebear as we start our conversation. Her story opens a window into transgenerational trauma caused by Residential Schools in Canada – a legacy of pain … Read more

Star Gazers Through the Millennia: The Astronomical Knowledge of Ancient Cultures

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Native American: Sternegucker seit Jahrtausenden: Das astronomische Wissen alter Kulturen

When the Sky Still Told Stories Long before telescopes or written records existed, Indigenous peoples looked to the sky and read the stars like an open book. For them, the night sky was not a cluster of distant lights, but a living landscape full of stories, teachings, and guides. The Stone Calendar of the Anasazi … Read more

Environmentalists vs. Indigenous Peoples? The Complex Conflict Between Conservation and Land Rights

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When Two Apparent Allies Become Opponents At first glance, environmentalists and Indigenous peoples seem like natural allies – both committed to protecting our Earth. Yet the reality is more complex: time and again, there are conflict-laden confrontations where conservation projects collide with traditional land rights of Indigenous communities. The Historical Context: Colonialism in a Green … Read more

Portrait of a Modern Shaman: How a Young Woman Lives Ancient Ways in the Big City

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Native American: Portrait of a Modern Shaman: How a Young Woman Lives Ancient Ways in the Big City

The Whisper of Stones It began on an ordinary Monday morning in the subway. While other passengers stared at their smartphones, Luna felt the granite stone in her pocket start to vibrate. The stones were whispering to her again, just as they had so often since that night which had changed her life forever. Three … Read more

The Medicine Wheel: A Symbol of Harmony and Connection in Native American Culture

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“`html Discover the Deep Meaning of the Medicine Wheel and Rituals in the Native American World In the spirituality of many indigenous peoples of North America, the Medicine Wheel plays a central role. This sacred symbol represents the cycle of life, the interconnected elements of nature, and cosmic harmony. Combined with deeply rooted rituals, the … Read more

Mysteries of Indigenous Peoples: Popular Questions About Native Americans and Their Cultures

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Mysterien der Ureinwohner: Beliebte Fragen zu Indianern und ihren Kulturen

Immersing Yourself in the World of Native Americans: The indigenous peoples of North and South America have long fascinated with their deep connection to nature, their rich culture, and their turbulent history. But who were the Native Americans, actually? How did they live? What happened to them after the arrival of the Europeans? In this … Read more

Why is it no longer acceptable to use the word “Indian”?

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The term “Indian” is now considered inappropriate and racist. It is important to understand why the term is viewed as problematic and what impact it has on the indigenous peoples of the Americas. The Term is Misleading The term “Indian” originated from a mistaken assumption by Christopher Columbus, who believed he had reached India when … Read more