{"product_id":"akakstiman-a-blackfoot-framework-for-decision-making-and-mediation-processes-new-paperback","title":"Akak'stiman: A Blackfoot Framework for Decision-Making and Mediation Processes (New) - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eReg Crowshoe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSybille Manneschmidt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, two health structures exist on the Peigan reserve. One is based on Blackfoot culture, and the other is based on European theories of health and healing. Although both methods are used on the reserve, the government only acknowledges the European approach. This book describes Blackfoot healing traditions, their spiritual foundations, and their historical development in great detail. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAkak'stiman \u003c\/em\u003eshows how Blackfoot healing methods can be integrated with western approaches on the Peigan reserve. Oral evidence from interviews with elders and historical documents bring varying approaches to this timely topic. It is an important document in the neglected field of Indigenous procedures and philosophies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReg Crowshoe\u003c\/strong\u003e is a well-known Blackfoot ceremonialist who lives on the Peigan reserve in southern Alberta. He is the executive director of the Oldman River Cultural Centre and has pioneered and initiated cross-cultural programs for many organizations and institutions across Western Canada. Reg is the son of the revered Native spiritual leader Joe Crowshoe. He has earned an honorary doctorate in law from the University of Calgary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSybille Manneschmidt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a psychologist, international health consultant, author, and rancher. She earned her doctorate from the University of Alberta and has worked with the Peigan nation for twenty years. She is a sessional teacher at the University of Lethbridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 104\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 10.04 x 8.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 30, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51749004804384,"sku":"9781552380444","price":32.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/480f1d3693a6e5dda57d81ced2f7673e.webp?v=1779922711","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/akakstiman-a-blackfoot-framework-for-decision-making-and-mediation-processes-new-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}