Tag Archives: Culture

Nature Consciousness in Native American Religion | Jerry Flexer Writes

This exploration of Native American traditions proposes a diagnosis for the disconnect modern humans experience from nature and considers traditional Native practices as potential therapy people might take up to heal the rift. The Native American “way of being in … Continue reading

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A day in the life of an ancient Peruvian shaman – Gabriel Prieto

Follow Quexo, a Peruvian shaman, as he searches for cinnabar to complete a special ritual that will protect his village from winter storms. — The year is 1400 BCE. At the temple of the fisherman, the morning is unusually still … Continue reading

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Wine Under the Sea and Bread to Dive For

Wine is aged in wine cellars. Bread is baked in ovens. Those statements are mostly true but not in this case. We’re about to show you some of the unusual places your food and drink comes from.

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WE ARE GEORGE FLOYD

On May 25th, 2020, Derek Chauvin, a Minneapolis police officer, murdered George Floyd, a black man, by driving his knee into George’s neck for 8 minutes and 45 seconds until he died. This film chronicles New York City’s overwhelming response. … Continue reading

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The death of George Floyd: will anything change?

Protests have erupted across the US after a video showed George Floyd, a 46-year old African American man, being arrested in Minneapolis on 25 May and a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, continuing to kneel on his neck even after … Continue reading

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George Floyd: attacks on reporters at protests – BBC News

Dozens of journalists covering anti-racism protests that have rocked the US have reported being targeted by security forces using tear gas, rubber bullets and pepper spray. In many cases, they said it was despite showing clear press credentials. Such attacks … Continue reading

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It’s about time we stand up’: the voices of the George Floyd protests

Protests calling for justice for George Floyd, a black man who died after a police officer kneeled on his neck for several minutes, have spread across the US. Thousands have taken to the streets to express their anger at the … Continue reading

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Altered States of Consciousness in Native American Healing, Shamanism | Pandorastar

Shamanic & Native American healers have utilized methods to produce altered states of consciousness in themselves and their patients for thousands of years. These methods include sonic driving, photic driving, and other means of changing consciousness. Recent research on non-drug methods … Continue reading

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Stories In Place: Desert Island Comics

Inspired by Desert Island Comics, the iconic Brooklyn shop now indefinitely closed, this cut paper animation speaks to the connective power of comic books. Stories in Place is a collection of videos by Staff Picked filmmakers that chronicle small businesses … Continue reading

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Preserving Ancient Flavors of Mexico

Chef Abigail Mendoza is on a mission to keep Zapotecan traditions alive by cooking the food of her ancestors in Oaxaca, Mexico. More: Preserving Ancient Flavors of Mexico

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