Sentences with phrase «indigenous traditions for»

We are providing a 21st century approach to its observance not just by recharging memory, but through an artistic reflection with a balanced affirmation of Hispanic heritage and indigenous traditions for collaborative new routes of expression from ancestral roots focused on the concerns of UNESCO: Cultural Rapprochement, Biodiversity, Ocean Care and Seafaring, Climate Change mitigation through sustainable energy, reforestation, gender equity and health issues.

Not exact matches

(Using the lowercase «c» with reference to «christianity» is a spiritual discipline for me as a member of a religious tradition so arrogant and abusive in its exercise of power over women, lesbians and gays, indigenous people, Jews, Muslims and members of nonchristian religions and cultures.)

Although with a less dramatic involvement in native thought and culture than Ricci's, both Roman Catholic and Protestant missionaries in the 19th century often managed to combine a commitment to evangelization in the name of Jesus with a deep (and ever deepening) respect for the native culture and indigenous traditions of the nations to which they had been sent.

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.

In 1988, when Latin American and North American Christian communicators met in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a highlight of the week was the presentation of indigenous songs and dance by Puerto Rican Christians who carry on a rich and sophisticated religious musical tradition for the sheer joy of it.

«This paper makes the case that endangered Indigenous languages can be repositories for factual knowledge across time depths far greater than previously imagined,» the researchers wrote in their paper, «forcing a rethink of the ways in which such traditions have been dismissed.»

Saw O Moo will be remembered for his life - long passion and commitment to preserving Indigenous Karen cultural traditions, promoting customary land stewardship, and leading local community forest conservation activities as the Luthaw Paw Day Community Forest Coordinator.

As we travel to discover ourselves in timelessness where our ancestors once carved our destinies in stone for us to discover these many centuries later, our time - tested, indigenous botanicals and exquisite plant oils are meticulously united with centuries old tradition, cutting - edge science and the latest breakthrough technologies that take us on a journey through the mystery of the African continent and it's many unique eco systems.

With the advent of penicillin and «modern science,» we've largely abandoned indigenous tradition, opting instead for stainless - steel countertops, Erlenmeyer flasks, and the endorsement of the FDA.

A Special Jury Prize, meanwhile, was presented to Portuguese - Brazilian duo João Salaviza and Renée Nader Messora for their film «The Dead and the Others,» a visually ravishing tale of indigenous traditions and mythology in north Brazil; in their speech, the directors explained they intended the film as a rejoinder to less positive, urban - dominated portrayals of the country in its national cinema.

The filmmakers emphasize their high regard for Wagamese's work in the film's faithful replication of the novel's plot, and avoid falling into a long tradition of making indigenous stories more palatable for a settler audience.

Inspired by indigenous traditions, it brings together persons harmed with persons responsible for harm in a safe and respectful space, promoting dialogue, accountability, and a stronger sense of community.

Indian agents would take children from their homes as young as two or three and send them to church - run boarding schools where they were punished for speaking their native languages or observing any indigenous traditions, routinely sexually and physically assaulted, and in some extreme instances subjected to medical experimentation and sterilization.

The app was designed to enable users to measure the listening and speaking skills of young learners, recognising the significance of the oral tradition in Indigenous cultures, and oral language as the foundation for the development of literacy skills and a strong indicator of later reading, writing and overall academic achievement.

Throughout the story, Proulx explores the ways indigenous populations live more in harmony with nature than colonizers; they instinctively protect and nurture resources, are deeply connected to places they have inhabited for generations, and possess knowledge that can only be sustained by allowing those traditions to continue unfettered.

The arrival of outsiders shifts this familiar harmony for the indigenous population, and they struggle to retain their traditions and are eventually forced to (or end up realizing that they must) adapt, often taking on characteristics of the colonizers to survive.

In Pacific, author Simon Winchester closes with the image of the vessel Hokule'a, which he views as a symbol of hope for the people of the Pacific Islands and a physical manifestation of a return of respect for indigenous traditions.

The Yoruba of southwestern Nigeria are exceptional for the copresence among them of three religious traditions: Islam, Christianity, and the indigenous orisa religion.

The Kaamulan Festival was particularly special for me, as it reinforced my long - held dream to know more and commune with tribes, or indigenous groups, who have continued practicing their rich culture and tradition.

From a tropical jungle expedition learning about the flora and fauna indigenous to the area or zipping through the jungle on cables suspended hundreds of feet above the ground, to tours of nearby towns where guests can get a taste of Mexican culture, learn about the area's history, and the traditions that drive the daily lives of those who have lived there for generations, it's all here.

Please join us for a program that will showcase the unique musical message from Batz» i Rock Band, Sak Tzevul, and a conversation about spirituality and indigenous traditions in contemporary life.

Tree - like columns filled with leaves and stones invoke the tribal iconography of nature while serving as a counter balance for the crocheted architecture - bringing together the tradition of the Brazilian Neo Concrete movement with the rituals of Brazil's indigenous cultures.

For South Korean artist Kimsooja, the indigenous cultural traditions in weaving and other forms of textile construction are depicted in an ongoing film project titled Thread Routes.

How, for example, British artists and travellers brought exotic subjects and faraway events within the conventions of European art; but, conversely, the way the indigenous art traditions of overseas territories adapted to the British presence.

Her work has been celebrated in the United Kingdom for it's use of national and indigenous traditions while feminists admire her uncompromising depiction of the female experience and form.

, known for her idiosyncratic projects such as the wearable Menstruation Machine — Takashi's Take (2010); New York - based Iranian abstract painter Ali Banisadr, whose paintings often reference growing up during the 1978 — 79 Islamic Revolution; London - based Faiza Butt, who taps into Pakistani artistic traditions while creating work that questions gender and sexuality; and Australian artist Robert Andrew, whose kinetic machines explore his Indigenous heritage.

Effects of shifting climate zones also may be important for indigenous Americans who possess specific designated land areas, as well as other cultures with long - standing traditions in South America, Africa, Asia and Australia.

For reconciliation to occur not only do we need learn about the traditions and the people but as a first step, our focus should be on learning to know individual Indigenous people.

And recall as well that the judicial creation of this test (to parallel the express provision in section 1 of the Charter) has been critiqued for being inconsistent with the structure of the Constitution Act 1982 as well as ignoring aboriginal sovereignty and the limitations already placed on aboriginal rights by indigenous laws and traditions (see e.g. John Borrows, «Frozen Rights in Canada: Constitutional Interpretation and the Trickster» (1997/98) 22 American Indian L Rev 37 at 59).

The program also features a new «Indigenous Legal Lodge,» a publicly accessible educational resource for engagement, debate, public education and partnership on Indigenous legal traditions and relationships between Indigenous communities, Indigenous peoples and non-Indigenous individuals including students, educators, businesses, governments and judges nationwide.

An example of how a lawyer can take Indigenous legal traditions into account is offered in the reasons for decision in Lemaigre v. Première nation des Dénés de Clearwater River (2015 FC 601 (CanLII)-RRB-.

And according to aboriginal legal scholar Hannah askew, for non-Indigenous learners, understanding Indigenous legal traditions will require not only finding a way to access the content of these traditions, but also learning how to interpret a completely different style of legal system − one that substitutes «a set of interlocking and overlapping processes» for rigid rules, and that requires that those processes be understood via the full range of senses: sound, touch, sight, taste and smell.

That recommendation calls urgently for institutional structures that can deepen our knowledge of Indigenous legal traditions, develop our comprehension of Indigenous institutions, and explore how those traditions might be worked with and built upon today.

They are exploring responses within Indigenous legal traditions to severely damaging interpersonal conduct, so they can fashion means for addressing that conduct that have legitimacy within the communities.

As more people participate in understanding and applying Indigenous norms, the potential exists for the widening of our interpretive legal communities and the improvement of each legal tradition.

Estella also had the privilege of working as a researcher for the national Accessing Justice and Reconciliation Project, which focused on the revitalization of Indigenous laws and legal traditions.

Although the older policy explicitly mentioned the beliefs and traditions of First Nations, many of the interviewees for the new policy described Indigenous Spirituality as a «way of life» and «way of knowing,» beyond the definition of either religion or spirituality.

There is growing recognition for opportunities to enliven Indigenous legal traditions in Canadian law.

While these Indigenous Nations, are independently identified based on their inherent cultural diversity and their traditions, sites, stories and cultural practices; they all share a vision for the Murray - Darling River Basin — and that is a healthy, living river with natural flows and cycles, sustaining communities and preserving its unique values.

Indeed, where native title is vulnerable, as it is on pastoral leasehold land, a human rights approach would require the law to provide more protection in order to ensure equal respect for Indigenous customs and traditions.

Although the recognition of native title acknowledged the traditions and customs of Indigenous people, it did not provide a comprehensive system for the protection of Indigenous culture which would include Indigenous heritage.

Such participation would also provide greater responsiveness to Indigenous need, as well as for Indigenous people's cultures and traditions to be reflected in the programs and services that intimately affect their lives on a daily basis.

At times, the courts have recognised the extremely difficult situation that Indigenous Australians are placed in when trying to prove traditional laws and customs while still being subject to the Evidence Act, and have applied the Act in different ways to allow for oral evidence of tradition.

It also provides acknowledgement of the fact that, much like the celebration and acceptance of multiculturalism, we are a richer country for valuing Indigenous cultures and traditions on their own terms, and making them a feature of the fabric of our society.

The General Assembly, Guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and good faith in the fulfilment of the obligations assumed by States in accordance with the Charter, Affirming that indigenous peoples are equal to all other peoples, while recognizing the right of all peoples to be different, to consider themselves different, and to be respected as such, Affirming also that all peoples contribute to the diversity and richness of civilizations and cultures, which constitute the common heritage of humankind, Affirming further that all doctrines, policies and practices based on or advocating superiority of peoples or individuals on the basis of national origin or racial, religious, ethnic or cultural differences are racist, scientifically false, legally invalid, morally condemnable and socially unjust, Reaffirming that indigenous peoples, in the exercise of their rights, should be free from discrimination of any kind, Concerned that indigenous peoples have suffered from historic injustices as a result of, inter alia, their colonization and dispossession of their lands, territories and resources, thus preventing them from exercising, in particular, their right to development in accordance with their own needs and interests, Recognizing the urgent need to respect and promote the inherent rights of indigenous peoples which derive from their political, economic and social structures and from their cultures, spiritual traditions, histories and philosophies, especially their rights to their lands, territories and resources, Recognizing also the urgent need to respect and promote the rights of indigenous peoples affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements with States, Welcoming the fact that indigenous peoples are organizing themselves for political, economic, social and cultural enhancement and in order to bring to an end all forms of discrimination and oppression wherever they occur, Convinced that control by indigenous peoples over developments affecting them and their lands, territories and resources will enable them to maintain and strengthen their institutions, cultures and traditions, and to promote their development in accordance with their aspirations and needs, Recognizing that respect for indigenous knowledge, cultures and traditional practices contributes to sustainable and equitable development and proper management of the environment, Emphasizing the contribution of the demilitarization of the lands and territories of indigenous peoples to peace, economic and social progress and development, understanding and friendly relations among nations and peoples of the world, Recognizing in particular the right of indigenous families and communities to retain shared responsibility for the upbringing, training, education and well - being of their children, consistent with the rights of the child, Considering that the rights affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements between States and indigenous peoples are, in some situations, matters of international concern, interest, responsibility and character, Considering also that treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements, and the relationship they represent, are the basis for a strengthened partnership between indigenous peoples and States, Acknowledging that the Charter of the United Nations, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 2 as well as the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, (3) affirm the fundamental importance of the right to self - determination of all peoples, by virtue of which they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples, based on principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the peoples concerned,

The preservation of traditional lands in ultimately inalienable form for the use and enjoyment of future generations is still an important principle of Indigenous land tenure, as recognised by the first and second NIC Principles.136 There has been a strong policy focus over more than thirty years on Indigenous people gaining traditional land, having the right to manage it in accordance with Indigenous tradition, and being able to make decisions about land use in accordance with traditional decision - making processes.

Finally, respect for human rights obligations, especially the right of indigenous communities «to practice and revitalise their cultural traditions and customs» [74] and to equality before the law, including in the enjoyment of the right to equal treatment before the tribunals and all other organs administering justice [75], calls for the development of principles which address the unique evidentiary issues involved in native title litigation, including the reality of claims based substantially upon orally - transmitted traditions, the lack of written records of indigenous laws and customs, the «unsceptical» receipt of uncorroborated historical evidence incapable of being tested under cross-examination, and the epistemological, ideological and cultural limitations of historical assessments of traditional laws and customs by non-indigenous commentators.

Contrary to human rights standards which proscribe discrimination and require protection of rights of indigenous peoples to practise and revitalise their cultural traditions [62], the majority's approach apparently dictates a historical search for an actual chain of evolution, under a range of destructive outside influences, to establish a link with «tradition» which may be of little significance to a community, whilst ignoring genuine assertions, or interpretations, of traditional laws and customs by the community itself.

The app was designed to enable users to measure the listening and speaking skills of young learners, recognising the significance of the oral tradition in Indigenous cultures, and oral language as the foundation for the development of literacy skills and a strong indicator of later reading, writing and overall academic achievement.

While using the Okimaw Ohci model as the basis for Yula - Panaal, it is intended that Australian Indigenous traditions and spirituality will be the focal point of the centre.