I am now just past the halfway point in my reading of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer, so it’s time for a quick update. I am amazed by this book because it continues to confirm for me that I know so little about the Indigenous… Continue reading At the Half: Braiding Sweetgrass
Category: History
Books About Indigenous History
Turtle Island is a huge place. Understanding and acknowledging the storied histories of Indigenous peoples is a necessary component of Truth and Reconciliation. Colonization took place all over the world, not just in what is now known as North America. Stay tuned for additions to this list that share histories of colonization around the world.… Continue reading Books About Indigenous History
Sovereignty, self-governance, and self-determination
This post contains some notes I’ve compiled as I work through my own understanding of several terms: sovereignty, self-governance, and self-determination. I imagine I will revisit this in the future, but I’ve found some interesting resources to share – so here goes. In May 2016, The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould (Minister of Justice and Attorney General… Continue reading Sovereignty, self-governance, and self-determination
Why We Should Study History
I finally figured out why we should study history. My experience on this learning journey over the last several years has provided me with some clarity. I’m not sure of the exact moment when I figured out that digging into history can be so telling, but here I am doing the digging and loving every… Continue reading Why We Should Study History