Restoring Relations this Thanksgiving with Chief Phillip Scott

In this special episode, we explore the complex history and deeper meaning behind the Thanksgiving holiday. We welcome Community Leader Chief Phillip Scott to guide us in reflecting on living in the right relationship with the land, ourselves, and each other. Chief Phillip Scott is a respected elder and spiritual leader of the Lakota tradition. He has dedicated his life to protecting and preserving indigenous ways of living and traditional ceremonial practices. He is the founder of Ancestral Voices, which for 30 years has been offering these traditions forward.This episode invites us to reframe our approach to Thanksgiving - to tap into deeper wells of gratitude, reconnect with the land, and honor the original caretakers. Join us as we unwind the stories we've been told and explore how to live in greater alignment with principles of harmony for all.In this episode, we cover:Lakota Way of Being and GratitudeLife in Indigenous Communities Before European ArrivalSeasonal Cycles and Indigenous PracticesHistorical Context and Indigenous ResponsesThe Doctrine of Discovery, Indigenous Resistance and ErasureMigratory Impulse and Land AcquisitionImportance of acknowledging the pain and suffering of Indigenous peopleThe Standing Rock issue and the ongoing fight for Indigenous rights and self-determinationThanksgiving as a time of remembrance and acknowledging the grief and sadnessThe importance of deepening connections with oneself and the natural worldThe role of traditional healers in listening to people's stories and the messages from their ancestorsAncestral Voice, Institute for Indigenous Lifeways missionThe current state of Indigenous People in AmericaHelpful links:Chief Phillip Scott - Founder and Director of Ancestral Voice, Institute for Indigenous Lifeways Founder Letter: Practical ThingsFor updates follow: @ancestralvoice1 on Instagram and @ancestralvoice on FacebookSubscribe to the Museletter on SubstackFind Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on InstagramFind Radiant Farms on Instagram @weareradiantfarms and on Facebook @RadiantFarmsLLCOrder the new Blue Lotus Gift Set: Tea and Floral Tea Infuser (Gold or Silver) for this holiday season at Radiant Farms. It is made with 100% Blue Lotus Flowers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.