Relatuhedron: A machine of possibilities

Elder Albert Marshall presents the Two Eyed-Seeing Perspective of healing, which emphasizes the Universal Human Right of Indigenous self-determination and Relationality. The relatuhedron is a co-construction of a home, a Wigwam, a Long House, a Maloca, a Ue, and a crystal that symbolizes knowledge and practices in individual and community healing and cultural transactions. It challenges our views of mental health, healing, cultural transactions, stereotypes, recovery, and public policy and proposes neologisms such as relatuhedron, pedagomiologies, and social grammars to support Indigenous well-being. Healing is presented as a process of emergence of meaning by improving relationality with the self, nature, and others, in a practical approach to socio-cultural transformations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 165 pages
Publication date: 10 December 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Elder Albert Marshall's Two Eyed-Seeing Perspective explores a transformative journey of healing through the collaboration of Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants. This perspective emphasizes the Universal Human Right of Indigenous self-determination and Relationality, symbolized by a "mangrove tree" that thrives between salty and sweet waters, providing a protective haven for diverse ecosystems. The relatuhedron, a co-construction of homes like Wigwams, Long Houses, Malocas, Ues, and crystalizes knowledge and practices for individual and community healing and cultural transactions.

To challenge prevailing views on mental health, healing, cultural transactions, stereotypes, recovery, and public policy, a set of neologisms such as relatuhedron, pedagomiologies, and social grammars is proposed. These neologisms aim to encompass the complexities and simplicities necessary to support Indigenous well-being. This book presents healing as a scholarly practice and reflection, emphasizing the emergence of meaning through improved relationships with oneself, nature, and others. It advocates for a practical approach to socio-cultural transformations, honoring and respecting Indigenous knowledge while incorporating scientific research to create endless possibilities for well-being.

Healing is viewed as a process of growth, a complex, dynamic, and evolutionary journey that reshapes how we establish and maintain relationships with ourselves, nature, and others within our cultural negotiations. This book encourages readers to embark on a transformative path, fostering a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the world around them. By embracing the Two Eyed-Seeing Perspective and the principles of relatuhedron, readers can embark on a journey of healing, growth, and cultural transformation, contributing to a more inclusive and equitable society.

Weight: 459g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030872076
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022