Keepers of the Central Fire: Issues in Ecology for Indigenous PeoplesJones and Bartlett, 1999 - 250 pages The health of Native Americans is intimately tied to the health of the environment. Yet abuses of land, water, and air continue to compromise the health of native people and their land rights. This fascinating book explores this intimate relationship between people and the land, and environment and health. Here is an important message for health care providers, ecologists, and those who attempt to live their lives in harmony with the earth. |
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... animals all spoke the same language . The animals held a council and planned to bring back a piece of the Sun to Earth . Every animal that could fly or swim at- tempted the challenge . They all failed . At last , the spider was called ...
... animals all spoke the same language . The animals held a council and planned to bring back a piece of the Sun to Earth . Every animal that could fly or swim at- tempted the challenge . They all failed . At last , the spider was called ...
Page 159
... animals move between their distinct niches in the canopy to the forest floor . The upper canopy of the rain forest receives the most rain and sun . Being exposed to the highest level of sunlight , it is in the canopy where the greatest ...
... animals move between their distinct niches in the canopy to the forest floor . The upper canopy of the rain forest receives the most rain and sun . Being exposed to the highest level of sunlight , it is in the canopy where the greatest ...
Page 176
... animals . Many are animal forms such as bears , wolves , stags , and a variety of birds ( Walsh , 1990 ) . Power ani- mals travel with the shaman and provide strength , guidance , and teaching . In shamanism , there is a greater ...
... animals . Many are animal forms such as bears , wolves , stags , and a variety of birds ( Walsh , 1990 ) . Power ani- mals travel with the shaman and provide strength , guidance , and teaching . In shamanism , there is a greater ...
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Keepers of the Central Fire: Issues in Ecology for Indigenous Peoples Lorelei A. Lambert Limited preview - 1999 |
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