278: Aboriginal Wisdom and Heritage

278: Aboriginal Wisdom and Heritage

Author: Heartcast Media November 9, 2020 Duration: 52:44
The aboriginal people of Australia are considered the world’s oldest civilization. There are more than 250 distinct aboriginal groupings, each with its own language, unique customs and traditions. Suzanne Thompson, of the Iningai people, is a self-described rainmaker and ancestral whisperer. Today, she shares stories of her people, her growth in accepting her own cultural identity, and the importance of preserving indigenous wisdom. Suzanne is the chair of the Australian Native Food and Botanicals. She has a passion to create opportunities for partnerships between indigenous and non-indigenous cultures. Learn more about Australian Native Food and Botanicals here. See "The Wisdom of Traditional Cultures" here. Find out about the WAPF event on November 15th on our website's event page here. Check out our sponsors Ancestral Supplements and Mountain Rose Herbs.

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