Wisdom engaged : traditional knowledge for northern community well-being /

Wisdom Engaged demonstrates how traditional knowledge, Indigenous approaches to healing and the insights of Western biomedicine can complement each other when all voices are heard in a collaborative effort to address changes to Indigenous communities' well-being. In this collection, voices of E...

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Other Authors: Johnson, Leslie Main, 1950- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Edmonton : Polynya Press, an imprint of University of Alberta Press, [2019]
Edition:First edition.
Series:Patterns of Northern traditional healing series ; v.3.
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Summary:Wisdom Engaged demonstrates how traditional knowledge, Indigenous approaches to healing and the insights of Western biomedicine can complement each other when all voices are heard in a collaborative effort to address changes to Indigenous communities' well-being. In this collection, voices of Elders, healers, physicians and scholars are gathered in an attempt to find viable ways to move forward while facing new challenges. Bringing these varied voices together provides a critical conversation about the nature of medicine, a demonstration of ethical commitment and an example of successful community relationship building.
Physical Description:xiv, 402 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781772124101
1772124109