Sentences with phrase «indigenous traditions with»

One of his innovations was to presciently, precociously mingle Venezuelan indigenous traditions with European and American modernism, the prehistoric, mythological and anti-rationalist sharing space with the formal, the geometric and the ordered.

that is, the mixing of indigenous traditions with Christian biblical narratives, are not only identified but often encouraged as a continuing creative practice.

Not exact matches

«Indigenous peoples are being forced into long and costly court battles to defend their traditions and ways of life because governments in Canada still refuse to accept the need to work collaboratively with Indigenous peoples on important decisions about environmental protection and resource development,» said Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs.

(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.

But 83 years of sports tradition can't compare with the 10,000 years of Indigenous people's tradition that must be ignored to celebrate the use of the word redskin.

The religious ways of peoples indigenous to this part of the world were themselves varied and alive, and the European newcomers brought with them the religious traditions [1] of Europe.

We are challenged today at this point by the cultural and doctrinal exuberance of indigenous third - world expressions of Christianity, not to mention unprecedented contact with other world religious traditions on their own terms.

Guatemalan cooking today is the result of centuries of blending Spanish dishes and techniques with indigenous ingredients and traditions.

Though modern American shamans use many methods to do this — and draw on a variety of indigenous traditions from Tibet, Korea, North America, South America, or Africa, among others — most of them spend some time talking about and working with energy and soul.

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.

I was raised Christian, but I've also studied with spiritual teachers from a variety of traditions — Kabbalah, Kashmir Shaivism, Buddhism, Sufism, and indigenous spirituality.

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.

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.

Projects such as our 1972 Indian Reading Series, which is still widely used today, demonstrate our commitment to partnering with Northwest tribes to develop resources that reflect indigenous culture, traditions, and values.

In many schools with high rates of suspension, the SEL - aligned approach of choice is «restorative justice,» a concept common to many indigenous traditions that focuses on integrating wrongdoers into the community and reciprocally addressing conflict, instead of meting out punishment.

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.

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.

Guatemala is a complex combination of customs and traditions - the only country in Central America with over 500 national dresses, where the indigenous population outstrips the Ladinos and where fervent Catholic beliefs are entwined with pagan ceremonies.

A large majority of Mexicans have been classified as «Mestizos», meaning in modern Mexican usage that they identify fully neither with any indigenous culture nor with a Spanish cultural heritage, but rather identify as having cultural traits incorporating elements from indigenous and Spanish traditions.

Highlights of the region include Wallaman Falls - the highest single drop waterfall in Australia, Mungalla Station where you can meet with local Aboriginal people and learn ancient Indigenous cultural traditions, Lees Hotel - the original pub with no beer and Hinchinbrook Island Australia's largest National Park island that abounds in flora, fauna, palm - fringed beaches, mangrove waterways and rugged granite crags.

The location combines European traditions with a distinctive Caribbean flair, with treatments utilising ingredients indigenous to the region, including exotic sweet oranges, local honey and almonds, natural island cane sugar and other tropical delicacies.

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.

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

Gibson blends a classic contemporary art bio — studies at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Royal College of Art, current representation by the New York gallery Sikkema Jenkins & Co. — with a deep understanding of indigenous craft traditions.

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.

Merging the spiritual traditions of their native Africa with those of the indigenous populations and some Christian elements, they created their own festival and pageant traditions, an idiosyncratic mix of shared and imported identities and memories.

The work also represents the dualities found within modern Bali: high and low economies, the abundance of indigenous artifacts and art vs. new multi-cultural influence, and modern technology's clash with primitive traditions.

Like his fellow members of the «Yellow Pocahontas» tribe, Montana is black; the unique Mardi Gras Indian tradition he celebrates, with its headdresses and traditional Native American chants meant to honour the indigenous people who sheltered runaway slaves, complicate contemporary conversations about cultural appropriation.

Atlanta mixologist Julian Gogilia conducts a tasting of Guatemalan rums followed by a gallery tour of the exhibition Threads of Time: Tradition and Change in Indigenous American Textiles with curator Rebecca Stone.

This time, the artist was inspired by tradition and rituals of Huni Kuin, the indigenous tribe from the Amazon rainforest who truly believe in binding with nature and other living things.

The first floor is dedicated to Gabriel Orozco's new stone sculptures that stand in the modernist tradition of European sculpture such as Hans Arp, Constantin Brancusi, and Barbara Hepworth and at the same time express the engagement with indigenous cultures.

The surreal and oneiric quality of Jacanamijoy's work is largely informed by the rites and spiritual beliefs of the Inga community, the indigenous ethnic group he belongs to, connecting ancient traditions with contemporary sensibilities.

Examples include the sewn and woven images of artist and former professional skateboarder Tony Cox, Philippine artist Brenda Fajardo's works using indigenous materials that recall her country's visual and oral storytelling traditions, and Christina Forrer's tapestries blending elements from Swiss folklore and historical European tapestry with contemporary pop and street culture.

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.

Among the many ideas that have continued to resonate with me since the conference were Tanya Kappo's comments about how lawyers can learn about Indigenous legal traditions as set out in Call to Action # 27.

She noted that we need to start from a personal, rather than professional standpoint and that formation of authentic relationships with Indigenous people is a necessary foundation to any understanding of Indigenous legal tradition.

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).

«Their life experience and potential knowledge of indigenous traditions and customs would have assisted the entire 12 - person jury at arriving at the truth because they would have experiences that they could share with the remainder of the jury that would put things in perspective about what the witness was testifying about,» he says.

Europe's «wide variety of national and cultural traditions» (Wilkinson at para 44) explains why Strasbourg advances slowly in this area while, with no indigenous charter of rights, a discernible shift in England's own cultural outlook can not be acted upon even by judges with eyes to see it.

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.

In particular, there are now a significant number of Indigenous scholars in law schools across the country who have become conversant with their legal traditions, who are continuing that apprenticeship with humility, dedication and rigour, and who are contributing to the process of reimagining the Canadian legal landscape.

We need to bring to Indigenous laws the kind of seriousness that we bring to non-Indigenous law, so that Indigenous law students can learn to reason with their traditions with the rigour and soundness that we require all our students to bring to non-Indigenous law.

The joint degree will be taught by comparing and contrasting indigenous peoples» legal traditions with those of common law.

Our Indigenous Law Research Unit regularly engages with communities, giving students an opportunity to learn and apply these traditions.

They will work more effectively with indigenous communities because they will have the methodologies, skills, and language abilities to connect with these varied traditions.

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.

I wish only to add a further decision which, although concerning a State's obligations under Article 27 of ICCPR, is relevant to the extent to which States are permitted a margin of appreciation where the pursuit of economic activities is inconsistent with the culture and tradition of Indigenous people.

The underlying principle of the Convention is that indigenous and tribal peoples will continue to be distinct parts of their national societies with their own structures and traditions.