Native Elders

Author : Kim Sigafus
Publisher : Seventh Generation Books
ISBN 13 : 9780977918362
Total Pages : 101 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Native Elders written by Kim Sigafus and published by Seventh Generation Books. This book was released on 2014 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the wisdom of twelve Native American elders who reminisce about their past and the ways in which their native culture can be preserved and passed down to future generations.

Author : Julie Cruikshank
Publisher : UBC Press
ISBN 13 : 9780774804134
Total Pages : 428 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Life Lived Like a Story written by Julie Cruikshank and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "There is pure gold here for those who want to understand the rules of the old ways. ... [The book] has a convincing sureness, an intensity which cannot be denied, a strong sense of family. ... Candidly, and often with sly humour, the three women discuss early white-Indian relations, the Klondike gold rush, the epidemics, the starvation, the healthy and wealthy times, and building of the Alaska Highway. ... Integrity is here, and wisdom. There is no doubting the authenticity of the voices. As women, they had power and they used it wisely, and through their words and Cruikshank's skills, you will change your mind if you think the anthropological approach to oral history can only be dull."--Barry Broadfoot, Toronto Globe and Mail.

Author : David Suzuki
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 0553372637
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wisdom of the Elders written by David Suzuki and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 1993-09-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth, meticulously documented exploration of the ecological wisdom of Native Peoples from around the world Arranged thematically, Wisdom of the Elders contains sacred stories and traditions on the interrelationships between humans and the environment as well as perspectives from modern science, which more often than not validate the sacred, ancient Wisdom of the Elders. Native peoples and environments discussed range from the Inuit Arctic and the Native Americans of the Northwest coast, the Sioux of the Plains, and the Pueblo, Hopi, and Navajo of the Southwest to the Australian Outback, to the rich, fecund tropics of Africa, Malaysia, and the Amazon. “Our technological civilization is speeding toward a violent collision with nature, and we are threatening the ability of the Earth—our home—to support life as we know it. Suzuki and Knudtson’s extraordinary work powerfully reminds us that we are indeed one with the Earth. We are truly indebted to them for charting for us the course toward a healthy and sustaining relationship with our planet.”—Vice President Al Gore

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309293545
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Elder Abuse and Its Prevention written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elder Abuse and Its Prevention is the summary of a workshop convened in April 2013 by the Institute of Medicine's Forum on Global Violence Prevention. Using an ecological framework, this workshop explored the burden of elder abuse around the world, focusing on its impacts on individuals, families, communities, and societies. Additionally, the workshop addressed occurrences and co-occurrences of different types of abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional, and financial, as well as neglect. The ultimate objective was to illuminate promising global and multisectoral evidence-based approaches to the prevention of elder maltreatment. While the workshop covered scope and prevalence and unique characteristics of abuse, the intention was to move beyond what is known about elder abuse to foster discussions about how to improve prevention, intervention, and mitigation of the victims' needs, particularly through collaborative efforts. The workshop discussions included innovative intervention models and opportunities for prevention across sectors and settings. Violence and related forms of abuse against elders is a global public health and human rights problem with far-reaching consequences, resulting in increased death, disability, and exploitation with collateral effects on well-being. Data suggest that at least 10 percent of elders in the United States are victims of elder maltreatment every year. In low- and middle-income countries, where the burden of violence is the greatest, the figure is likely even higher. In addition, elders experiencing risk factors such as diminishing cognitive function, caregiver dependence, and social isolation are more vulnerable to maltreatment and underreporting. As the world population of adults aged 65 and older continues to grow, the implications of elder maltreatment for health care, social welfare, justice, and financial systems are great. However, despite the magnitude of global elder maltreatment, it has been an underappreciated public health problem. Elder Abuse and Its Prevention discusses the prevalence and characteristics of elder abuse around the world, risk factors for abuse and potential adverse health outcomes, and contextually specific factors, such as culture and the role of the community.

Author : Terri Jean
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1440519242
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 365 Days Of Walking The Red Road written by Terri Jean and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2003-06-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make a pilgrimage into your soul... 365 Days of Walking the Red Road captures the priceless ancient knowledge Native American elders have passed on from generation to generation for centuries, and shows you how to move positively down your personal road without fear or doubt. Special highlights: Inspiring quotations from Native Americans, such as Tecumseh, Black Hawk, Geronimo, and Chief Joseph A monthly Red Road spiritual lesson The proper uses of dreamcatchers and other symbols and crafts Important dates in Native American history

Author : Peter McConchie
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521539241
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Elders written by Peter McConchie and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2003-07-08 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about indigenous peoples and their traditional and contemporary ways of living.

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309055482
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Changing Numbers, Changing Needs written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1996-10-11 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The reported population of American Indians and Alaska Natives has grown rapidly over the past 20 years. These changes raise questions for the Indian Health Service and other agencies responsible for serving the American Indian population. How big is the population? What are its health care and insurance needs? This volume presents an up-to-date summary of what is known about the demography of American Indian and Alaska Native populationâ€"their age and geographic distributions, household structure, employment, and disability and disease patterns. This information is critical for health care planners who must determine the eligible population for Indian health services and the costs of providing them. The volume will also be of interest to researchers and policymakers concerned about the future characteristics and needs of the American Indian population.

Author : Don Coyhis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781605304519
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Meditations with Native American Elders written by Don Coyhis and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Steven McFadden
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595144845
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Profiles in Wisdom written by Steven McFadden and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-12-07 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking the lead from John F. Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize winning Profiles in Courage, Steven McFadden presents the stories and thinking of 17 Native American spiritual elders. As our existing culture shifts, what do the ancient ones who have been trained in the sacred traditions of Turtle Island (America) have to say to us? With this question and others, journalist McFadden begins his quest to speak with contemporary Native American elders. The elders offer penetrating and poetic insight on a host of crucial matters.

Author : Kim Sigafus
Publisher : Native Voices Books
ISBN 13 : 1939053900
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Native Elders written by Kim Sigafus and published by Native Voices Books. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Indigenous cultures, elders serve as a bridge across time: they are connected to the past, they live in the present and they offer wisdom for the future. In these fascinating biographical essays, twelve First Nation and Native American elders share stories from their lives and tell what it was like to live in a time before television, cell phones and video games. Their stories explain how their humble childhoods shaped the adults they became and the lessons they share as elders. All the elders profiled work to ensure that their Native culture is passed down to members of their tribe. Settle in with this book and “listen” to the stories of these elders’ lives. As you take in their history, you just might gain wisdom that could make a difference in your own life.