Discusses the world view and beliefs of various Native American religions and their role in promoting survival of the devastation caused by the arrival of Europeans.
Describes the life of the Native-American tribe known as the Chumash Indians who lived along the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Discusses life in their villages, homes covered with tule stalks, and their sweat lodges. Provides information on their leader known as a wot, and on shamans who practiced healing and taught spiritual beliefs. Also contains information on the formation of many missions by Spanish priests and the takeover of land by the Spanish colonists.
Explores the history of Latino heritage and traces the experiences of Latino Americans as a whole. Examines how this people has maintained elements of its culture even when moving to the United States and includes color photographs, a timeline, and further reading sources.
Ekundayo, a Dogon spirit brought to America from Africa, inhabits the body of a young African American slave on a Virginia plantation, where he experiences loss, sorrow, and reconciliation in the months preceding the Civil War.
A collection of writings by Native Americans celebrating and mourning the relationship between the earth, the land, and all creatures. Also includes selections illuminating the inherent differences in the Native American and the white philosophy toward nature.
