Reimagining Value: Kinship and Economy

This chapter explores the concept of kinship return, emphasizing a shift from traditional economic perspectives to a custodial understanding of value within Indigenous communities. It critiques the narrow definitions of worth based on materialism and advocates for a reorientation towards community-oriented philosophies that honor cultural heritage and interconnection. The discussion further examines the relationship between money, ecological health, and Indigenous knowledge systems, urging for an integration of emotional and spiritual dimensions into contemporary economic practices.