Abstract
Dr. Blair Stonechild will recount over 40 years of research with Indigenous Elders as described in his book Loss of Indigenous Eden. Topics covered will include the origins of humanity, purpose for living, relationship with the created world, spiritual practices, and norms of behavior. Indigenous spirituality is a viable system that has existed universally for tens of thousands of years prior to the rise of civilization. How has the relationship evolved between Indigenous spirituality and religions, particularly the Abrahamic traditions, and is there now a need for reconciliation?
Presenters
Blair StonechildProfessor of Indigenous Studies, Indigenous Languages, Arts and Culture, First Nations University of Canada, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
INDIGENOUS, SPIRITUALITY, ELDERS, CIVILIZATION, RELIGION, RECONCILIATION
