George Nicholas

Higher Intelegence

Unlocking humanity's greatest potential. Norman's narrative is an exploration of knowledge, a testament to relentless innovation, and an inspiring reminder that the pursuit of truth knows no bounds. Join him as he ventures through the realms of science, technology, and the human condition to change our world's destiny forever."

Based On A TRUE STORY

Dark Hero

Mary Thomas

Nancy J. Turner

Harriet V. Kuhnlein

Marianne B. Ignace

Sandra L. Peacock

Kelly Bannister

Gladys Baptiste

Nancy Jules Bonneau

Stewart Crawford

Ann Garibaldi

Ronald E. Ignace

Donna Leggee

Dawn Loewen

Leisl Westfall

Michele Wollstonecroft

The Secwepemc (Shuswap) people of the Plateau of northwestern North America developed and practice(d) intricate relationships with plants that reflect the biodiversity of their environment and thousands of years of experience of living in Secwepemcúlecw, their homeland. This collection of essays derives from more than twenty years of collaborative research on ethnobotany end ethnoecology with Secwepemc plant specialists and elders. It begins with an in-depth introduction to botanical and indigenous perspectives on Secwepemc plants, environment and landscape, and then goes on to address such diverse topics as archaeobotany, plant resource management and stewardship, edible root vegetables and edible lichen harvesting and processing, the role of cultural knowledge in understanding Secwepemc medicines, and the nutritional qualities of edible plants. Additional chapters speak to the fascinating ways in which plant and environmental knowledge is articulated on oral narratives, and how Secwepemc Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Wisdom is constituted. In light of the escalating nature of environmental degradation in Secwepemcúlecw, the volume addresses the crucial relevance, now and in the future, of Secwepemc TEKW and environmental stewardship.

Research Papers in Shuswap Ethnobotany

Secwepemc People and Plants

What does being an archaeologist mean to Indigenous persons? How and why do some become archaeologists? What has led them down a path to what some in their communities have labeled a colonialist venture? What were are the challenges they have faced, and the motivations that have allowed them to succeed? How have they managed to balance traditional values and worldview with Western modes of inquiry? And how are their contributions broadening the scope of archaeology? Indigenous archaeologists have the often awkward role of trying to serves as spokespeople both for their home community and for the scientific community of archaeologists. This volume tells the stories—in their own words-- of 37 indigenous archaeologists from six continents, how they became archaeologists, and how their dual role affects their relationships with their community and their professional colleagues. Sponsored by the World Archaeological Congress

Being and Becoming Indigenous Archaeologists

BEING AND BECOMING INDIGENOUS ARCHAEOLOGISTS

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