Native American Traditions

Training methods for tracking and wilderness observation woven into extraordinary real-life stories of intuitive animal-reading skills Explains technical tracking methods and observational skills such as shadowing and envisioning through the innermost thoughts of an accomplished native...

A powerful story of spiritual awakening, reconnection with Nature, and rekindling of ancestral wisdom Details the author’s encounters with ancestral spirits and animal teachers, such as Coy-Wolf, and profound moments of direct connection with the natural world Shows how ancestral...

Most people think of spirituality as something you believe. The Ojibwe understand it as something you live—every day, in relationship with the land, the community, and the unseen forces that shape the world. Exploring Ojibwe Spirituality: Traditions, Teachings, and the Sacred Way of Life opens the door to that living tradition with clarity, depth, and respect. This is not a romanticized overview or a collection of vague ideas. It is a carefully written guide that explains how Ojibwe spirituality actually works—how stories teach ethics, how ceremonies restore balance, and how ...

North America is a vast territory, where numerous native tribes and nations developed their tradition, in close contact with nature, forming alliances with the Bear, the Eagle and the Thunderbird. From the torrid deserts of the south, where snakes doze in the sun, to the cold Canadian forests, the kingdom of wolves, running with the buffalo on the Great Plains, we will discover the spirits, culture heroes and totem animals who inspired and guided the Native Americans. Every chapter of this book is dedicated to a different Native American tribe, revealing their sacred legacy, deeply linked ...

Explore captivating Native American myths.

A practical guide to connecting with your ancestors for personal, family, and cultural healing Provides exercises and rituals to help you initiate contact with your ancestors, find ancestral guides, and assist the dead who are not yet at peace Explains how to safely engage in lineage...

Original tales inspired by Native American and Norwegian folklore that highlight the wisdom of the divine natural world Shares unique stories about Earth Medicine and animal magic, inspired by the author’s unusual Native American (Hopi) and Norwegian upbringing Interwoven with ancient...

Rich with storytelling, history, folklore, and Marshall's own personal experiences, The Lakota Way expresses the heart of Native American philosophy and the 12 core qualities that are crucial to the Lakota way of living: bravery, fortitude, generosity, wisdom, respect, honor, perseverance, love, humility, sacrifice, truth, and compassion.

The author of this audiobook has endeavored to provide at least one myth from every major culture group in North America: Arctic, Subarctic, Plateau, Northwest Coast, Great Basin, Great Plains, California, Southwest, Southeast, and Northeast Forest. Of the many different genres of story available, four are chosen for this present volume. The first has to do with the origins of things, either of the world in its entirety or some aspect thereof that was significant to the people who created the story. The other side of creation is death.

A religious miracle: The Cahokians believed that the divine hero Morning Star had been resurrected in the flesh. But not all is fine and stable in glorious Cahokia. To the astonishment of the ruling clan, an attempt is made on the living god's life. Now it is up to Morning Star's aunt Matron Blue Heron to keep it quiet until she can uncover the plot and bring the culprits to justice. If she fails, Cahokia will be torn asunder in warfare, rage, and blood as civil war consumes them all.

With eloquent simplicity, one of the world's last Native American medicine men demonstrates how traditional tribal wisdom can help us maintain spiritual and physical health in today's world.

Dive into the heartwarming world of "Inspiring Native American Stories for Kids"! This audiobook is full of captivating tales that link the past with the present, teaching wisdom, courage, and respect for nature. Perfect for children aged 8-12, this collection nurtures cultural appreciation and empathy through storytelling.

Are you tired of relying on synthetic solutions for everyday health issues? Imagine tapping into the ancient wisdom of Native American plant-based remedies – a powerful, natural approach to healing that's been passed down for generations. Discover how to reclaim your well-being with time-honored techniques and readily available plants, right from your own backyard. Generations of Native Americans thrived on the potent healing properties of nature, using readily available herbs and plants to achieve vibrant health and vitality. Now, you can unlock these forgotten secrets with this ...

In this strange and wonderful book, thirty elders of the ancient Hopi tribe of Northern Arizona—a people who regard themselves as the first inhabitants of America—freely reveal the Hopi worldview for the first time in written form. The Hopi kept this view a secret for countless centuries, and anthropologists have long struggled to understand it. Now they record their myths and legends, and the meaning of their religious rituals and ceremonies as a gift to future generations.

Explores how wetiko covertly operates both out in the world and within our minds and how it underlies every form of self-destruction, both individual and collective Reveals how wetiko’s power lies in our blindness to it and examines how people across the ages have symbolized wetiko to...

A collection of stories, poems, and meditations that illuminate the spiritual world of the Navajo. Explores the Navajo's fundamental belief in the importance of harmony and balance in the world. Shares Navajo healing ways that have been handed down for generations. Includes...

In Cherokee myth - as in other indigenous American traditions - the whole of creation is alive and able to communicate like humans and with the human beings who share their environment. Cherokee myths explain how the world came to be the way it is and imparts important lessons about Cherokee cultural values.

Young listeners learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Thanksgiving.

In 2016, a small protest encampment at the Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota, initially established to block construction of the Dakota Access oil pipeline, grew to be the largest Indigenous protest movement in the 21st century. Water Protectors knew this battle for native sovereignty had already been fought many times before, and that, even after the encampment was gone, their anti-colonial struggle would continue. Our History Is the Future is at once a work of history, a manifesto, and an intergenerational story of resistance.

Delve into the mystical worlds of Celtic enchantment, the heroic sagas of Bulfinch's lore, the enigmatic tales of Slavic spirits, the celestial dances of Japanese deities, the profound fables of Turkish origins, the creation epics of Sumerian and Mesopotamian civilizations, the rich tapestry of Native American heritage, and the captivating chronicles from the Filipino archipelago.