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Author
Publisher
Hierophant Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"One of the main tenets of shamanism is a belief in the power of rituals and ceremonies to manifest change in the physical world. Every shamanic school on the planet has used rituals and ceremonies as tools for personal transformation. In this book, shaman and New York Times best-selling author Don Jose Ruiz explains many of the most popular rituals and ceremonies used in shamanism, and tells readers how to perform these rites on their own. Don Jose...
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2025].
Language
English
Description
"Combining historical background with discussion of contemporary Native nations and their living cultures, this comprehensive text introduces students to some of the many indigenous peoples in North America. The book is organized into parts corresponding to regional divisions within which similar, though not identical, cultural practices developed. Each part opens with an overview of the topography, climate, and natural resources in the area, and...
Author
Series
Sun tracks volume 63
Publisher
University of Arizona Press
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Author
Publisher
7th Generation
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
The beloved traditional English Christmas carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas, has been adapted here to reflect aspects of the richly varied cultures and traditions of twelve Native American cultural groups from different parts of the U.S. A cultural background is included for each day?s gift in an easy-to-understand manner, placing the adapted song lyrics in the context of these tribal cultures. A wonderful companion to the best-selling Native American...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Mom never had long hair?she was told it was too wild. Grandma couldn?t have long hair?hers was taken from her. But one young girl can?t wait to grow her hair long: for herself, for her family, for her connection to her culture and the Earth, and to honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her." --publisher's website.
9) Life beyond the boundaries: constructing identity in edge regions of the North American Southwest
Publisher
University Press of Colorado
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Anansi
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Over the span of ten years, seven high school students died in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The seven were hundreds of miles away from their families, forced to leave their reserve because there was no high school there for them to attend. Award-winning journalist Tanya Talaga delves into the history of this northern city that has come to manifest, and struggle with, human rights violations past and present against aboriginal communities."--
Author
Publisher
Berkley
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A man lunges in front of a car. An elderly woman silently drowns herself. A corpse sits up in its coffin and speaks. On this reservation, not all is what it seems, in this new spine-chilling mythological horror from the author of Sisters of the Lost Nation. All Noemi Broussard wanted was a fresh start. With a new boyfriend who actually treats her right and a plan to move from the reservation she grew up on-just like her beloved Uncle Louie before...
12) Snoozing sun
Author
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Lexile measure
AD 540L
Language
English
Description
"Indigenous women have always worked tirelessly to protect our water, keeping it pure and clean for the generations to come. Yet there was a time when their voices and teachings were nearly drowned out, leaving entire communities and environments in danger and without clean water. But then came Grandma Josephine and her great-niece, Autumn. Speak for the water. Sing for the water. Dance for the water. With moving lyricism and arresting illustrations,...
Publisher
Distributed by Shout! Factory LLC
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
The Billy Jack cycle in widescreen with updated commentary. In "Born losers" (1967), Tom Laughlin introduced the character of Billy Jack, a mixed-race Native American, ex-Green Beret, and Vietnam vet who just wants to be left alone. When a vicious motorcycle gang launches a reign of terror on a small town, he finds he must stand up and fight while others hide in fear. Billy Jack kills the leader of the gang, but is accidentally slain by a deputy sheriff....
Author
Series
Battling Harrigans of the frontier volume 2
Publisher
Center Point Large Print
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Spring, 1850. After a brutally long winter in the Rockies, Mack Harrigan and his growing family have learned to manage the harsh realities of frontier life. Their new friends, the Shoshone, have taught them the skills they need to survive in this rugged land, from tracking and hunting to fishing and foraging. But when their camp is attacked by an enemy tribe, the skills the Harrigans need most are those of a Shoshone warrior. Sometimes there is a...