Book review: Kinship care: Fostering effective family and friends placements. Elaine Farmer and Sue Moyers London, Jessica Kingsley Publications, 2008. 254pp, ISBN 978 1 84310 631... by Leon Fulcher

“…It dates from times when children or young people were taken in to extended family networks or placed with relatives when birth parents or primary carers were unable, for whatever reasons, to provide them a home and developmental opportunities. Indigenous cultures – such as found amongst Maori peoples in New Zealand – commonly arranged for the eldest child to be placed with an elder aunt, uncle or grandparent who thus passed on important cultural learning and practices to the next generation. …”

Teaching North American Studies in Finland: Searching for Crossdisciplinary Perspectives by Saara Kekki, Rani-Henrik Andersson

“… In “Teaching North American Studies in Finland,” the authors examine the historical roots of Finnish interest in North America, which can be traced back to early Finnish immigration and a broader fascination with Indigenous cultures. Over the past several decades, this interest has grown within academic circles, leading to the creation of several cross-disciplinary North American studies programs in Finland. …”
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Biblical literacy and transnational Mayan liberation movements by Roberto Domingo Toledo

“… The Zapatista and other Mayan movements in Mexico and Guatemala are demanding autonomy and respect for indigenous cultures. Still struggling for land-rights lost during colonialism and now suffering from neo-liberal trade policies, Mayan communities have creatively appropriated Christian doctrine to deal with their suffering. …”
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Les autochtones invisibles ou comment l’Argentine s’est « blanchie » by Sabine Kradolfer

“…However, in the two last decades, the organizations defending the rights of the indigenous populations have proposed new forms of citizenship and have been negotiating alternative modes of social and political organization with the state.« Blanchie » in the title of my paper has a double meaning in French and refers – perhaps in a somewhat impertinent way – not only to the process of assimilation of the indigenous people in the Argentinean Nation (here it would be « whitening ») but also to the negation of the various attempts (not only military but also political, social, cultural, legal, etc) aiming at making disappear the indigenous cultures which are (almost) never regarded as reprehensible actions (here it would be « bleaching »).…”
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Globalisation and media ethics in Africa by Isaac Phiri

“…How far should indigenous cultural values inform journalism ethics? And, how can this be negotiated in a rapidly globalising environment? …”
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Chief Isaac Oluwole Delano: A Legend and His Legacy by Toyin Falola

“…Tough it claimed to be liberal as it evolved from an already civilized society, “magnanimous” enough to spread the gospel truth of this civility and civilization to other societies still living far below their human potentials in their various crude and barbaric enclaves, it was not liberal enough to the extent of accommodating all indigenous cultural elements of the colonized people. Delano had to respond to the limitation of the colonial modernist project. …”
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Exploring the climate-environment-health nexus: Insights for informed action by Harvey V. Fineberg

“…Addressing climate-related health risks demands a multi-faceted approach, drawing also on practices from Eastern and indigenous cultures that emphasize the interconnectedness of humans and the environment. …”
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L’enseignement en architecture de paysage en Afrique by Carey Duncan

“…To ensure the success of such an endeavour, a collaborative, open-minded approach respectful of indigenous cultures is needed. It would also be highly beneficial to work towards the co-creation of a corpus of literature more relevant to post-colonial Africa in a context of climate change.…”
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Conducting research “in a good way”: relationships as the foundation of research by Heather Sauyaq Jean Gordon (Iñupiaq), Deana Around Him

“…This approach draws on the strength of Indigenous cultures, centering Indigenous Knowledges, and working toward Indigenous goals. …”
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Identity of the Malay and Nusantara Islam Society: An Analysis Through Yusuf al-Qaradawi's Islamic Transformation Thought by Otoman Otoman, Duski Ibrahim, Endang Rochmiatun

“…In the context of Malay and Nusantara Islam, this article delved into the interaction between traditional Islamic values, indigenous cultures, and the challenges posed by globalization and modernity. …”
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Phytochemical and pharmacological review of Erica Genus (L.) Ericaceae plants by Francis Adu-Amankwaah, Hleziphi V. Mpundu, Kudakwashe Nyambo, Paula Strauss, Kudzanai Ian Tapfuma, Ndivhuwo Tshililo, Motunrayo Victoria Badejo, Lawrence Mabasa, Vuyo Mavumengwana, Lucinda Baatjies

“…Additionally, traditional uses of Erica plants by indigenous cultures in treating various ailments were documented, highlighting the importance of this genus in ethnomedicine. …”
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An integrative conservation and management strategy based on biological and cultural diversity assessment: A case study of Miaoling mountainous region, China by Xiaoqi Li, Jiaojiao Zhu, Xinyi Lyu, Yiyun Sun, Chuandong Tan, Bin Zhang, Paolo Tarolli, Qichi Yang

“…The Miaoling mountainous region, a typical karst landscape in Southwest China, is rich in biological resources and possesses an indigenous cultural heritage. However, ecological degradation and the encroachment of external cultures present significant threats to these areas, creating dual challenges to their biological and cultural integrity. …”
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Mainstreaming precast and block hempcrete—a carbon sequestering solution for the built environment by Pandwe Gibson

“…Lime building construction dates to before its use in the pyramids and can be found in ancient Africa, Persia, Rome, and throughout many indigenous cultures. Exploring the role of lime in enhancing the material’s properties, we delve into the reasons behind its inclusion in hempcrete formulations. …”
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Evaluation of the role of cultural-religious indices in tourism development with an emphasis on the Chehel Dokhtar ritual in Khorram Abad city by ali amiri, mandana masoudi rad, somayeh bakhshizadeh, hosein zaree

“…Religious tourism, as one of the ways of development, cultural exchange and social interaction between nations can have many benefits for any society today. Enjoying indigenous cultures and local religious ethics is an important factor in attracting tourists. …”
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Indigenous landscaping and biophilic urbanism: case studies in Noongar Six Seasons by Agata Cabanek, Peter Newman, Noel Nannup

“…Abstract Background Indigenous landscaping has had a revival with Indigenous cultures as an important part of multiculturalism. …”
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Evaluating the Potential of Cultural Tourism for Community Development in Kisoro District, South Western Uganda. by Matsiko, Adam

“…The study found out that potential cultural tourism resources were; cultural values and life styles, architecture museums and theatres, indigenous cultural communities, art crafts and niches. …”
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