Episode # 26: Kinship Reimagined | Unveiling Indigenous Precepts with Four Arrows

The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast

🎙️ Title: Kinship Reimagined: Reflecting on Indigenous Precepts with Four Arrows

🎧 Episode Recap:

Episode #25: A Reflective Dialogue on Indigenous Wisdom and Revolutionary Social Work Hosted by: Christian Ace Stettler, professor of social work at the University of Alaska Fairbanks With Co-host: Shaanan, an engaged student from the Rural BSW Cohort at UAF, joining from Bethel.

Special Guest: Four Arrows aka Wahinkpe Topa, a distinguished scholar from the School of Leadership Studies at Fielding Graduate University, celebrated for his Indigenous worldview and scholarly expertise. As a treat, Four Arrows also blessed us with a mesmerizing flute performance.

Highlights of the Episode:

Revisiting Four Arrows' enlightening presentation at the United Nations 78th General Assembly in New York.

Diving deep into Four Arrows’ book "Restoring the Kinship Worldview: Indigenous Voices Introduce 28 Precepts for Rebalancing Life on Planet Earth", where we explored the essence of kinship and discussed pathways to rejuvenate this crucial relationship within contemporary societal contexts.

Expanding the conversation to Four Arrows' thought-provoking article in Critical Education, titled "The Indigenization Controversy For Whom and By Whom". We explored the means through which non-Indigenous individuals can genuinely and respectfully incorporate Indigenous perspectives into their lives and curricula.

A Revolutionary Reflection: Aligned with the ideals of Revolutionary Social Work, this episode challenged traditional narratives, amplified Indigenous viewpoints, and embraced the transformative essence of storytelling and critical introspection.

Mission Statement: Through sharing unique narratives, The Critical Social Worker podcast is committed to fostering critical discourse and comprehension, questioning the prevailing norms, championing social work principles, and making a positive change in the world, one tale at a time.

Thank You for Listening: To those who tuned in and participated, your involvement added depth to our dialogue. The insights shared in the chat and through the call-in feature enriched our conversation.

Credits: This insightful episode was brought to you by A Conscious Party and was generously supported by The University of Alaska Fairbanks Department of Social Work.

🌟 Thank you for joining us on this revolutionary journey of exploration and understanding!