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Plants and People of Borneo: A Cultural and Ecological Connection

Anthropology.net

The Bond Between Nature and Culture in Borneo The lush rainforests of Borneo are more than just biological treasure troves; they are cultural cornerstones for the island’s indigenous communities. Beyond its economic role, the tualang holds profound cultural and spiritual significance for many indigenous groups.

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It’s Time to Replace “Prehistory” With “Deep History”

Sapiens

This framework has all manner of trouble—from narratives driven by assumptions of the straight-line rise and fall of societies, to an obsession with “lost” civilizations, to the belief that older cultures are harder (and therefore more prestigious) to “discover.” Instead, we advocate for “deep history.” Instead, we advocate for “deep history.”

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Tracing Roti’s Pasts, Presents, and Futures

Sapiens

I (Mariam) grew up in a Pakistani diaspora family, where I observed roti-making as an organizing tradition of my home culture, but one that remained a gender-exclusive space for girls, mothers, and aunties. Their cultural commentary on social media often rejects patriarchal expectations about making the perfect round, flaky roti.

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Gathering Firewood—and Redefining Land Stewardship—at Bears Ears

Sapiens

In addition to providing needed heat, wood-hauling practices are an essential part of cultural identity. federal agencies existed, the Bears Ears area holds enduring cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance to the tribes of the region. In 2016, the area was granted federal status as Bears Ears National Monument (BENM).

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This Is Your Brain on Math: The Science Behind Culturally Responsive Instruction

ED Surge

Many of those luminations surfaced because the lessons my students engaged with were designed to promote student inquiry and prioritize cultural relevance. Though some argue that mathematics is culturally independent, I can say from experience that it is anything but.

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Learning Transformed #LT8Keys

A Principal's Reflections

Even though this was gratifying work there was still something missing that I could not put my finger on until early in 2016. The 8 keys are outlined below: Leadership and school culture lay the foundation. Community collaboration and engagement must be woven into the fabric of a school’s culture.

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Application of Archaeological Anthropology and Cultural Resources Management

Anthropology for Beginners

archaeologists study past humans and societies primarily through their material remains – the buildings, tools, and other artifacts that constitute what is known as the material culture left over from former societies. Application of Archaeology Archaeology is the study of human past through material remains. How were those pots used?