Topic: Native American

Thanks to the Maple

In some Indigenous American cultures, trees are known as “the Standing Peoples,” our fellow citizens in the community of life.  As maple sap begins to rise this year we’ll be looking at why the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) peoples call the maple the leader of trees, and what we can learn from the generosity of the maple.

Contemporary Cherokee Language Literacy

Through genius Sequoyah, the Cherokee people developed literacy and literature in the early 19th century.  Cherokee literacy and literary production continued in the Eastern Band up to the work of Will West Long (died 1947).  Recently, with the work of major language scholars of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, literacy and literary production has increased.  … Continue reading Contemporary Cherokee Language Literacy

Braiding Sweetgrass

At the suggestion of Sandi and Donn Erickson, our Fellowship book discussion group read and were captivated by Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Individually and collectively we were enriched by the author’s deep knowledge of modern botanical science interwoven with her profound indigenous wisdom and … Continue reading Braiding Sweetgrass

Thunderclown

An exploration of Native American Trickster stories and healing practices involving shapeshifters and high-voltage reversals.