Indigenous Learning

From the award-winning author of The Entrepreneurial State and Mission Economy, an inspiring call to solve our deepest challenges—from inequality to climate change—by embracing a radical new approach to economics and the economy. Whether it’s the water crisis, widespread poverty, or the...

Indigenous oral narratives are an important source for, and component of, Coast Salish knowledge systems. Stories are not only to be recounted and passed down; they are also intended as tools for teaching. Jo-ann Archibald worked closely with Elders and storytellers, who shared both traditional and personal life-experience stories, in order to develop ways of bringing storytelling into educational contexts.

This story is inspired by Indigenous teachings about gratitude, kindness, respect, and the Smudge Ceremony. Smudging is a time to give thanks, reflect, pray, and remember to walk through life with love, honesty, respect, courage, wisdom, humility, and truth. This book emphasizes these universal values in an age-appropriate way while encouraging respect for Indigenous cultures and traditions. Within my book you will find child friendly advice on Smudging procedures for yourself, your Family and Your Home. Having a positive start to your day is the key to having a productive and healthy ...

Join Indigenous medicine person and spiritual mentor Asha Frost in this immersive journey of healing, protection, energy clearing, and abundance. Be reminded of the essence and divinity within you and your capacity to receive and expand. Throughout these guided practices, you will sink into...

Explore captivating Native American myths.

'Moving, beautiful and important' FINANCIAL TIMES, BEST SUMMER BOOKS 2026 'Punchy and persuasive' SUNDAY TIMES As Sophia Smith Galer’s Nonna lay dying, she realised it wasn’t just a beloved grandmother she was losing – it was the language she spoke, too. From Northern Italy, she spoke a...

De pie frente al público, Victor Villaseñor miró al grupo de maestros sentados frente a él, y su mente se llenó de recuerdos de infancia llenos de humillación y abuso por parte de sus profesores. Se sintió enfurecer. Con el corazón en la mano, comenzó a hablar de esos abusos. Y cuando...

Learning Native Wisdom explains why achieving a sustainable culture is more important than any other challenge we face today. Although there are many measures of a society's progress, Holthaus warns that only a shift away from our current culture of short-term abundance, founded on a belief in infinite economic growth, will represent true advancement. In societies that value the longevity of people, culture, and the environment, subsistence and spirituality soon become closely allied with sustainability.

Can ecstatic movement and sound be the next revolution in spirituality and healing? This is the premise behind Shaking, a radical audio-learning course from pioneering psychotherapist, world explorer, and author Bradford Keeney. Forget everything you’ve thought to be true about spiritual...

Literatures, Communities, and Learning: Conversations with Indigenous Writers gathers nine conversations with Indigenous writers about the relationship between Indigenous literatures and learning, and how their writing relates to communities. Relevant, reflexive and critical, these conversations explore the pressing topic of Indigenous writings and its importance to the wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples and to Canadian education. It offers listeners a chance to listen to authors’ perspectives in their own words.

For anthropologists, historians, and readers of global folklore, how does a community negotiate peace with an aggressive apex predator? This rigorous study investigates how shared vulnerability to catastrophic environmental threats dissolved rigid theological boundaries in the Bengal delta, establishing an indigenous framework where faith and ecological survival merge. The dense mangrove channels of the Bengal delta present one of the most volatile landscapes on Earth. Twice daily, massive tidal fluctuations erase physical pathways, leaving human workers isolated in a hypersaline wilderness...

Based upon a 10,000 year old oral tradition, these stories reflect three essential elements of the cumulative wisdom of Paula Underwood's Native American ancestors. "Who Speaks for Wolf" deals with the human impact on the Earth, "Winter White and Summer Gold" deals with planning for the future, "Many Circles, Many Paths" deals with living together in peace.

Heroes are hard to come by - but there's one man whose legend has stood the test of two centuries, and whose name sits on Australia's highest peak. Tadeusz Kosciuszko: freedom fighter, friend of Thomas Jefferson and champion of liberty on two continents. Bestselling author Anthony Sharwood finds...

Uncover the dramatic North American history of survival and conquest, from resilient First Peoples to modern conflicts. Perfect for a daily commute, this immersive narrative transforms dry dates into a vivid saga of exploration and rebellion. Listeners will be captivated by the turbulent culture...

Discover the transformative power of aligning education with the natural world in Seasonal Learning. This captivating eBook presents an innovative approach that seamlessly integrates the rhythms of nature into the educational experience, offering a comprehensive guide for educators, parents, and anyone passionate about holistic learning. Step into the world of agrarian wisdom with an exploration of the agricultural year, where each season reveals its unique potential for learning. From the science of harvest in fall to the nurturing quiet of winter’s reflection, each chapter unveils ...

In 1884, the Canadian government enacted a ban on the potlatch, the foundational ceremony of the Haida people. The tradition, which determined social structure, transmitted cultural knowledge, and redistributed wealth, was seen as a cultural impediment to the government’s aim of assimilation.

Tired of going around in circles? It’s time to reconnect with your story and make it the best story possible. The Dreaming Path ensures our life journey is one of fulfilment. The path has always been there, but in the modern world, it can be hard to find. There are so many demands on us—family, health, bills, a mortgage, a career—that it can be hard to remember what’s most important: you.

Dive headfirst into the new eBook 'Calling the Wild,' a thrilling journey through the revolutionary intersection of wildlife conservation and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This comprehensive guide charts the novel ways in which advanced technology is reshaping the way we understand, interact with and guard our planet's wild habitats. Experience trails never traveled before in the first chapter, 'The Unseen Intervention,' which inaugurates the riveting discussion on employing AI in wildlife conservation. You'll traverse the spectrum from the smart tech in your homes to an expansive, ...

WINNER OF THE KARAJIA AWARDS FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE 2024 SHORTLISTED IN THE 2025 NSW LITERARY AWARDS PATRICIA WRIGHTSON PRIZE This is the story of Dujuan Hoosan, a 10-year-old Arrernte and Garawa boy. A wise, funny, cheeky boy. A healer. Out bush, his healing power (Ngangkere) is calm and...

E rima tekau tau ki muri, ka puta mai a ‘Pounamu Pounamu’ hei kai mā te ao pānui reo Pākehā. Ko te whakataunga a ngā mana mātauranga o Aotearoa o taua wā, he pukapuka tēnei mā ngā tamariki i ngā kura o te motu whānui. Kua huri te ao, kua hipa te wā, ko tēnei a ‘Pounamu...