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The follow-up to his award-winning book THE KNOWLEDGE SEEKER, Blair
Stonechild's LOSS OF INDIGENOUS EDEN AND THE FALL OF SPIRITUALITY
continues to explore the Indigenous spiritual teachings passed down
to the author by Elders, examining their relevance in today's
world. Exploring how the rise of civilisation has been antithetical
to the relational philosophy of Indigenous thinking -- whereby all
things are interrelated and in need of care and respect --
Stonechild demonstrates how the current global ideology of human
dominance, economic growth, and technological progress has resulted
in all-consuming and destructive appetites that are damaging
relationships between humans and the natural world. Most troubling
is the loss of respect for spirituality so fundamental to
Indigenous stability. There must be international reconciliation
with Indigenous Peoples, their culture and spirituality, Stonechild
insists, if humanity itself is to survive.
The follow-up to his award-winning book The Knowledge Seeker ,
Blair Stonechild's Loss of Indigenous Eden and the Fall of
Spirituality continues to explore the Indigenous spiritual
teachings passed down to the author by Elders, examining their
relevance in today's world. Exploring how the rise of civilization
has been antithetical to the relational philosophy of Indigenous
thinking-whereby all things are interrelated and in need of care
and respect-Stonechild demonstrates how the current global ideology
of human dominance, economic growth, and technological progress has
resulted in all-consuming and destructive appetites that are
damaging relationships between humans and the natural world. Most
troubling is the loss of respect for spirituality so fundamental to
Indigenous stability. There must be international reconciliation
with Indigenous Peoples, their culture and spirituality, Stonechild
insists, if humanity itself is to survive. "This tome needs to be
read by everyone for the benefit of the Earth." -Antonia Mills,
author of Amerindian Rebirth "Stonechild has appeared with his
writings to consider the spirituality of the Indigenous a key in
finding a true path for humanity." -Elder Dave Courchene, Turtle
Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness
"[A] great scholarly contribution to our knowledge of the history
of Indigenous spirituality....These chapters completely rewrite the
histories of 'civilizations' of religion and the nation states.
They do so with great imagination and originality." -David McNab,
author of No Place for Fairness "Provocative and compelling,
[Stonechild] offers deep historical insight into the colonialist
legacies persisting within contemporary society, illuminating how
the enduring values of Indigenous spirituality can provide
meaningful paths toward healing and reconciliation." -Jesse Rae
Archibald-Barber, editor of kisiskaciwan "It is thought-provoking,
philosophical, informative, and celebrates the resilience and
strength of Indigenous spirituality and our relationships to the
sacred." -Kathleen E. Absolon-King, author of Kaandossiwin
The Knowledge Seeker tells the story of the developing
Indigenous-run education movement and calls forth the urgent need
to teach about Indigenous spirituality.
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