Here we talk about the rich wisdom traditions left to us by generations upon generations of Indigenous People throughout time. What principles and values do you see in the foundation of these traditions, that we sorely need to restore within our society today? How are you bringing this to your own life and sphere, and what would you like to see collectively?
The Cuyamungue Institute’s mission in part is to explore indigenous worldviews, through art, in a visionary and participatory way. What we experience at the core is a harmonious and interdependent relationship with nature, the interconnectedness of all life, in an enchanted universe — along with an opportunity to right our individual and collective paths, for a world founded on our mutual flourishing.
We honor indigenous cultures past and present, the rich and diverse histories, traditions, and contributions of peoples native across the globe. From the four corners of the globe, indigenous groups set the stage for all to come.
We too often credit the Romans and Greeks with the blueprint to our modern world. But to right our course, find our collective north star again, let’s look to the indigenous cultures that predate recorded history, many of which have come down today relatively intact. The San Bushmen and many tribes of Africa. The Inuit. The native peoples of north, central and south america. The Celts. The Basque. the Sámi peoples of Europe. The Australian Aborigine to name just a few. Let’s not forget the Ice Age and Neolithic cultures — oh yes, we go way, way back. They found ways to survive in challenging times, and to thrive. As we must find new ways to do so now. New and old ways. Let’s look at what worked, what was foundational to these cultures, what they built on.