EcoJustice Radio journeys into the rich Andean traditional musical and cultural tapestry of Highland Peru with self-taught musician Rafo Nunjar Tovar.
Tag: indigenous peoples
Popol Vuh: The Maya Creation Myth Unveiled
In the highlands of Guatemala, a rich tapestry of myths and legends has been woven into the cultural fabric of the K’iche’ Maya people. Central to this cultural heritage is the Popol Vuh, a sacred text that offers a profound glimpse into the creation of the world and the epic tales of heroism that followed.
Claimed by the Earth: Native Navajo Wisdom & Biocosmology with James Skeet
In a world increasingly disconnected from the land, the wisdom of Indigenous peoples offers a beacon of hope and a roadmap for sustainable living. We had the honor of speaking with James Skeet, Executive Director of Covenant Pathways and Spirit Farm, about the transformative power of indigenous regenerative intelligence.
Oren Lyons on Changing Our Values to Survive
In this episode of EcoJustice Radio, we are graced with the profound wisdom of Oren Lyons, an Onondaga faith keeper and a towering figure in the realm of Indigenous sovereignty and environmental activism. This episode takes us to the roots of the great white pine tree spreading far and wide, symbolizing the peace and unity of the Haudenosaunee peoples.
Native Wisdom: The Kumeyaay Way of Life
EcoJustice Radio airs parts of a Emmy-nominated documentary “First People Kumeyaay” from Explore San Diego, originally on KPBS in 2014. It features multiple Kumeyaay Nation folks as well as several academic scientists. We also will hear the story from the Kumeyaay tradition, ‘Coyote and The Rabbit’ as told by Stan Rodriguez.
The Maori Way of Water
For Indigenous peoples, such as the Maori, Water is an Ancestor, a living entity to be communed with, revered and treated with sacred reciprocity. Join Heni Unwin sharing with EcoJustice Radio her diverse perspectives as a Maori descendant and marine scientist.
Preserving the Language and Legacy of the Lakota
Because there are few young speakers of the Lakota language, Sage Fast Dog created a Lakota Immersion School, Wakanyeja Ki Tokeyahci that would empower youth and revitalize the Lakota way of life.