Sentences with phrase «by indigenous cultures»

Inspired by the indigenous cultures of North and South America as well as Zen Buddhism and Surrealism, Lee Mullican's work is the jumping - off point for this show of three artists who explore spirituality.

The Palo Santo or «sacred wood» tree from which the oil derives has an ancient ethnobotanical history and has long been worshipped by indigenous cultures for its purifying powers.

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INDIGENOUS business experts say rapid growth in the sector is forcing a significant culture shift but it is still being restrained by traditional biases.

After being welcomed by the Aboriginal staff, you are invited to explore their indigenous history, art, dance and culture, including the use of their tools and weapons, and meaning behind their body paint.

The indigenous people of the Americas and Australia had their own gods, ones created by their cultures, for their cultures.

Missionary translations of the message provided the primary impetus for this new form of Christian agency, preserving indigenous cultures by fixing them in written texts and preserving the traditional names of God in translating the Bible into new cultures.

They also hoped to build indigenous roots for them in the various religions and cultures of India by reforming them from within and also by legal intervention and developing a composite culture supportive of a State which is common to all peoples living in India equally and a modernized society with dignity and justice for all.

In the area of Gospel and culture, in contrast to the basic understanding of the Gospel as represented by western missions, which was to all intents and purposes a non - negotiable given, the evangelicals speak of the necessity for churches in the non-western world to find indigenous expression of Christianity in ways appropriate to people's culture and traditions.

A.E. Medlycott points out that the value of the report of Theophilus is its evidence that by the middle of the fourth century India or its adjacent territories had indigenous, worshipping congregations ministered to by local clergy, with customs such as sitting for the Gospel, that were well adapted to the Indian culture though divergent from accepted western practice.

He went on to say, «By indigenous church we mean a Christian church that is best adapted to meet the religious needs of the Chinese people, most congenial to Chinese life and culture and most effective in arousing in Chinese Christians the sense of responsibility».

For example, the Bible is frequently quoted in support of opposition to portrayals of sex and violence in the media but not often to challenge the practice of western media corporations destroying poorer indigenous cultures by selling cheap western entertainment that under - cuts local programming, even though protection of the poor is a strong biblical message.

Here, kids ages three to twelve can enjoy crafts and activities that immerse them in the Southwestern experience, such as making Indian headbands and pinch pots; hearing tales told by cowboy storytellers; learning about local culture, geography and indigenous plants and animals; or splashing around in the Water Playground.

However, neither indigenous cultures, their land management, nor these unique co-evolved ecosystems were recognised and understood by post-1788 invaders of this land: people imbued with the post-Enlightenment «mechanical» mind.

Following the changing pattern of the seasons, this indigenous culture - driven spa follows a wellness path represented by a unique totem, in honor of ancient Mayan and Aztec traditions.

Indeed, the current governing party in Bolivia, the Movimiento al Socialismo (or MAS), while committed to maintaining power by purely democratic means (and, in fact, responsible for an aggressive campaign to increase voter registration throughout the country) has stated that indigenous Andean (and by implication, Inca) culture is inherently socialistic.

From my experience in the medical device industry, collaboration is hindered by researchers» inability to distinguish between the various attitudes toward death in indigenous versus modernized cultures.

The province is known for its scenic, ecological and ethnic diversity, but it also is one of the poorest regions in China, populated by indigenous subsistence cultures that rely on forests for their livelihoods.

Co-author Clive Bonsall from the University of Edinburgh explained that indigenous hunter - gatherers can be distinguished archaeologically from immigrant farmers by their material culture, such as artifacts, architecture, burial traditions, art, and body ornamentation.

FAU research shows what a tiny ant and indigenous cultures can teach medical and scientific communities by solving a medical mystery that has puzzled them for decades.

• Learn from studies of indigenous cultures • Good & Bad Fats: the roll they play in immune health, mineral absorption and joint health • Cultured foods: good bacteria, healthy digestion • Remove naturally occurring plant toxins in grains, nuts, & legumes • Experts show you step - by - step how to make these timeless foods • Tasty samples of everything presented!

Weird fact: Many indigenous «primative» cultures «process» some of their whole food by chewing it up and then spitting it back out to use as an ingredient in a recipe.

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The Sundance Institute Native American and Indigenous Program is supported by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Time Warner Foundation, Ford Foundation, Native Arts and Cultures Foundation, SAGindie, Comcast - NBCUniversal, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Embassy of Australia, Indigenous Media Initiatives, Taika Waititi, and Pacific Islanders in Communications.

The Sundance Institute Native American and Indigenous Program is supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Time Warner Foundation, Native Arts and Cultures Foundation, SAGindie, Comcast - NBCUniversal, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Embassy of Australia, Indigenous Media Initiatives, The White Feather Foundation, Fenton Bailey and Billy Luther, and Pacific Islanders in Communications.

The Sundance Institute Native American and Indigenous Film Program is supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Time Warner Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Ford Foundation, Native Arts and Cultures Foundation, SAGIndie, Comcast - NBCUniversal and Cindy and Alan Horn.

«When All Your Hurtful Yesterdays Become All My Gendered Tomorrows»: Transgressive Ontologies Disrupting the Heteronormative Praxis Posed by a Post-Foulcauldian, Neo-Ravitchian Autoethnography of the Lived Lives of Three Indigenous Culture - walkers in a Neo-liberal Dystopia.)

Those essential features of our black and indigenous mother's culture, once despised by representatives of the patriarchal White Christian Civilization, are now seen as parameters to organize our Civilizations in a sustainable way.

Second, creating school cultures whereby Indigenous cultures and peoples are respected, by consistently engaging the families of learners, not just during NAIDOC week.

One of the practices found to have a positive impact on Indigenous student engagement is the use of curriculum resources developed by and reflecting Indigenous peoples and cultures.

The researchers found that six key policies had been implemented by all five states: adopting academic standards for teaching students about the history and culture of America's indigenous peoples, involving Native Americans on advisory boards, promoting Native American languages through teacher certification, allowing students to learn their native language as part of their education program, and providing tuition assistance for college - bound Native American students.

While these protocols vary between communities, they are underpinned by a number of common principles: • Respect Indigenous people's ownership of their cultural knowledge and expertise • Respect the diversity and complexity of the many different Indigenous cultures in Australia • Consult with relevant Aboriginal communities before using the material contained in these resources

Students discuss culture, identity and the impact of government - mandated residential schools for indigenous children in the U.S. and Canada using photography and reporting by Daniella Zalcman.

Also, while military conquest or economic domination often introduces a new language into an established language community, in most cases it takes long - term immigration or the collapse of the native population to give the new language a foothold (witness the indigenous cultures of Latin America wiped out by the diseases brought to their shores by Europeans).

The New World versions of Spanish and Portuguese cultures, however, have been more influenced by indigenous elements, and in Brazil by African elements than their English counterpart in the United States.

For a taste of Maori culture indigenous to New Zealand, stop by the Auckland Museum for a traditional Maori concert.

It has never been controlled or colonized by a foreign power and so much of the indigenous culture has been well preserved.

La Paz is the highest Capital City in the world and is almost like a time warp of Latin American and indigenous cultures, with 1950s public buses, art deco buildings and even some historic architecture designed by Gustave Eiffel, the engineer behind the Eiffel Tower!

Furnished tastefully with a mix of comfortable imported and locally designed furniture it also features fabulous Belizean Mahogany and other indigenous hardwoods that make you feel enveloped by local culture.

Home to one of the best preserved Native cultures in the Americas, the indigenous province of Guna Yala (formerly the San Blas Islands) encompasses over 360 islands of white sand beaches backed by palm trees and dotted with thatched - roofs.

Indigenous tourism educates travellers by giving them unique insights into the Aboriginal culture, which in turn fosters understanding and tolerance.

Orlando Garrido - Orlando Garrido's art will take you by the hand and present you personally to the vibrant indigenous culture of the Garifuna in Belize.

This is a custom performed by indigenous Andean cultures today.

This philosophy of the Circle of Life has been embraced and practiced throughout the ages by the resident European, Hispanic, and native North American cultures found in Northern New Mexico as well as the indigenous people of the Alpine countries of Europe.

Other highlights include natural thermal pools surrounded by virgin forests, a border crossing by car ferry, the stunning Route of the 7 Lakes and the wealth of indigenous culture in the area.

Situated at the «Top End» of Australia, its close proximity to Asia is evident throughout its culture, characterised by a blend of indigenous, colonial and rich tapestry of influences.

The rooms, with al fresco showers, are decorated using indigenous themes, inspired by local tradition and culture.

* Durations: Half day, Full Day and Extended (overnight) * Departures: Daily * Language speaking guides Tour Programs Half Day — 4 hrs City Sights Fashionista Style Tour Aboriginal Culture & Heritage Healesville Sanctuary Full Day — 7/8 hrs (flexible) Yarra Valley Dandenong Ranges / Yarra Valley / Healesville Sanctuary - combinations Mornington Peninsula Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Mt Macedon and the Spa Country Penguins and Koalas at Phillip Island Extended Great Ocean Road — 12 hours Cattlemen of «The High Country» — 12 hours (Fly / Drive combination saves 4 hours) Great Ocean Road / Grampians — two / three days Melbourne — Adelaide - Kangaroo Island Melbourne - Mildura — Mungo National Park 2 days / 3 nights Snow Skiing - Mt Buller Special Interest: Collectibles, Object d' Art, Art Jewellery, Antiquities, Indigenous artifacts — by appointment.

The local cuisine on each Canary shows the influence of different cultures over the centuries, from the indigenous Guanches to foods brought back by sailors from the Americas.

Designed by Oscar de la Renta and inspired by the rich, indigenous culture, our villas will envelop you in a true Dominican experience.

It's a language still used by the locals, indigenous peoples that maintain traditional Maya culture.