ANTH 234 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Ion, Indigenous Peoples, Medicine Wheel
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Historical (primarily pre-historic) origins i. e. man emerging from shell in mi"kmaq culture. Holistic approach to spiritual, physical, mental and emotional balance (typically depicted by a medicine wheel) *diversity of languages and the richness of the laws, belief system, family, medicine all embed- ded within a particular language. *drum is important- music is a critical factor in the transfer of knowledge within a culture. *cleansing is important in performing ceremonies i. e. sweet grass ex. Sweat lodge type of ceremony for purification, it is an exercise often used i decision making within ind. Pipe-ceremony bringing peace from disputes that have broken out, purification, also used for honouring and teaching purposes. Survival- survival strategies are important due to harsh environmental conditions (i. e. winter) T. p"s were efficient for their ability to relocate for each season, primarily for food-finding purposes. *corn, beans, potatoes and squash were important items for ind. Long houses where multiple people/families would love in the same dwelling (however is less mobile)
