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Learn the Wisdom of Native Traditions through story telling
In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge and Lynne Sherry delve into a profound conversation on blood memory, the resurgence of native traditions, and the role of nature in First Nations' culture. They discuss the impact of native teachings on self-esteem and grief handling, and explore Lynne's book, "Where Mary Went". The episode wraps up with details of an upcoming Powwow event.
Key Points
- Lynn Sherry's work as a writer, poet, and workshop facilitator is deeply influenced by her reverence for nature and traditional knowledge, which she believes is inherent in her blood and upbringing, despite her family's historical disconnection from their native roots.
- The concept of "blood memory" in native traditions suggests that memories, feelings, or knowledge can be inherited from ancestors, and Western science is beginning to acknowledge this through the study of epigenetics, which aligns with the idea that experiences can be passed through DNA.
- Lynn's book "Where Mary Went" is a narrative that explores the residential school era, aiming to provide an authentic representation of native culture and history, both for native readers to feel at home and for non-native readers to learn and understand the true stories of the past.
Lynne Sherry a band member of Six nations shares wisdom of her culture. She discusses blood memory, our ancestry and how nature holds all the wisdom for healing our pain.
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