Indigenous Healing

The first time Dieter Schmidt meets Mad Maggie is at a blockade on a logging road. He’s there to threaten the local First Nations band with court action if they don’t allow his client’s heavy equipment access to Deadman’s Island. Maggie emerges from the forest, but rather than chastise the lawyer for his part in trying to replace this unique ecosystem of magnificent old-growth trees with a housing development, she gives him an ultimatum. She will cure his yet-to-be-diagnosed terminal cancer if he saves the trees. Dieter dismisses Maggie's prediction as the delusions of someone ...

In a world where technology often drowns out the whispers of nature, "Nature's Embrace: Reconnecting the Human Spirit with the Earth" serves as a heartfelt guide back to our roots. This book invites readers to rediscover the profound bond between humanity and the natural world, drawing on the wisdom of ecopsychology and indigenous teachings. Through compelling stories, practical exercises, and insightful reflections, it is a celebration of the resilience of both nature and the human spirit. As you journey through these pages, you’ll uncover the transformative power of nature in enhancing ...

A slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance rooted in Indigenous traditions and small-town heart. She thrives in the fast-paced world of New York business. He fights to protect the Wendat heritage rooted deep in his ancestral land. They couldn’t be more different… and yet. To earn a long-awaited promotion, June accepts a high-stakes mission far from her comfort zone: restoring her company’s image in a remote corner of Michigan. But the moment she arrives, she realizes nothing will go as planned. Caleb runs a ranch and an animal sanctuary. Proud of his Indigenous roots and fiercely attached...

Heritage of the Hausa: Tradition, Culture, Leadership, Titles, and Spirituality Discover the Rich Legacy of One of Africa’s Most Influential Peoples: The Hausa Step into a world where ancient traditions meet modern-day relevance, where leadership is more than just a title, and spirituality intertwines with daily life. Heritage of the Hausa: Tradition, Culture, Leadership, Titles, and Spirituality is not just a book—it’s a journey into the heart of the Hausa people, one of Africa’s most enduring and culturally rich ethnic groups. Why This Book is a Must-Read: Unveil the Mystique of ...

In this audiobook you’ll learn all about Native American herbalism to improve your health, wellness, and vitality with indigenous healing practices, medicinal plants, natural herbs, and herbalist remedies.

Are we entering into a brave new world of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy that will radically affect the way we understand the unconscious, or are we chasing a will-o-the wisp, an illusory promise of rapid success without the painstaking work required of careful psychoanalysis? This book of essays by Jungian analysts entertains this question in detail. Based on extensive clinical and personal experience of the place of psychedelic agents in psychotherapy, the contributors debate the issues and try to clarify the correct use of these compounds, without either idealizing their use or ...

Discover the soul, spirit, and history of the great Native American heritage—plus the healing power of Earth's medicine through traditional herbalism.

In this new age of wellness, many famous figures have cashed in on the same underpinnings of diet culture that disproportionately harm women and people of colour and are often derived from the cultural traditions of Indigenous peoples, and ultimately don't actually promote health. Weaving together history, memoir, reporting, and practical advice with a deft hand, Harrison leads the way in a radical re-thinking of wellness and provides a vision-and a roadmap-to create a truly health-promoting society.

A farm kid at heart, and a Nlaka'pamux woman of mixed ancestry, Dr. Jennifer Grenz always felt a deep connection to the land. Which is why, after nearly two decades of working as a restoration ecologist in the Pacific Northwest, she became frustrated that she and her colleagues weren't making the meaningful change needed for plant, animal and human communities to adapt to a warming climate. She began to question the central conceit of restoration ecology: that somehow, we must return the natural world to an untouched, pristine state, placing humans in a godlike role.

Before discovering native healing methods, Herb Nabigon could not imagine a life without alcohol. His powerful autobiography, The Hollow Tree, tells the story of his struggle to overcome addiction with the help of the spiritual teachings and brotherly love of his elders. Nabigon had spent much of his life wrestling with self-destructive impulses, feelings of inferiority and resentment, and alcohol abuse when Eddie Bellerose, an Elder, introduced him to the ancient Cree teachings.