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talking circle [1 record]

Record 1 2014-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Indigenous Arts and Culture
CONT

The talking circle is a traditional way for Native American people to solve problems. It is a very effective way to remove barriers and to allow people to express themselves with complete freedom.

OBS

The talking circle is used frequently in Native communities as a healing, problem-solving and governing tool.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arts et culture autochtones
CONT

[...] un groupe d'une trentaine de personnes participera à une rencontre toute particulière qui mettra en valeur une méthode traditionnelle autochtone appelée cercle de la parole. Ce concept typiquement autochtone vise à résoudre des problèmes tout en permettant aux participants d'exprimer leur point de vue sur le sujet discuté [...] Le respect mutuel, la compréhension, l'acceptation et la tolérance caractérisent le cercle de la parole.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Artes y cultura indígenas
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