Sharing Knowledge 8cm Hand Painted Glass Ornament Designed by Artist Jackie Traverse

“Sharing Knowledge” 8cm Hand Painted Glass Ornament Designed by Artist Jackie Traverse   Authentic Indigenous Art Artist: Jackie Traverse Cultural Background: Anishinaabe, Lake St. Martin First Nation   Sharing knowledge in Indigenous cultures is a holistic process of intergenerational transmission that is deeply integrated with a community’s worldview, social structures, and spiritual beliefs. It involves respecting specific protocols, valuing the knowledge of Elders, and understanding that the knowledge itself is interconnected with the land, culture, and community. This sharing is not a simple transfer of information, but a dynamic process that builds relationships, strengthens communities, and ensures the survival of cultural practices and wisdom. Key aspects of sharing knowledge: Holistic and interconnected: Knowledge is not compartmentalized but seen as a whole, connecting the environment, people, and the spiritual world. For example, stories, spiritual beliefs, and resource management are all intertwined. Oral tradition: Much of Indigenous knowledge is passed down through storytelling, ceremonies, and other oral teachings. This emphasizes the importance of the “speaker” and their embodied knowledge. Protocols and respect: Sharing is governed by specific protocols that vary by nation. These can dictate when certain stories can be told (e.g., only in winter), who can share them, and the need to acknowledge the source of the knowledge. Reciprocity and compensation: Sharing knowledge is not a one-way street. It is important to recognize the time, skill, and experience of knowledge keepers and to engage in reciprocal relationships that may involve compensation for their time. Community-based and intergenerational: Knowledge is shared within the community, with Elders playing a crucial role as “knowledge keepers”. The process is often cyclical and involves multiple generations. Unique to each Nation: The knowledge and the protocols for sharing it are unique to each nation or community, reflecting their specific lived experiences and relationship with their territory. Beyond academic validation: Indigenous knowledge is considered valid in its own right and does not require validation from Western science, though it is increasingly being recognized for its own merits. These glass ornaments are hand painted and are based on the artist’s original authentic indigenous art. They are 8 cm (3.15 in) in diameter and come in a box showcasing the image. Individually boxed for protection. The artist’s biography on the back of the box. The indigenous artist’s name, tribal affiliation, and title of the design appear on the box.   Jackie Traverse’s beautiful artwork can be found in many products, such as Art Cards, Art Prints, Mugs, Journals, Bags and more!   AUTHENTIC INDIGENOUS PRODUCT: The artist or copyright holder has been paid a royalty for the sale of this product. MATERIALS: Glass, Paint, Metal DIMENSIONS: Item Size: 8 x 8 x 8 cm (3.15″ x 3.15″ x 3.15″) Item Weight: 80g Box Size: 10 x 9.5 x 10.5 cm Box Weight: 96g DELIVERY: Items in stock will be shipped as soon as possible Backordered Items may take 3 – 4 weeks to ship out Designed in Canada For more information about Indigenous Artist Jackie Traverse     A Great way to display support for Indigenous Art!