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Emergence Magazine Podcast

Deep Time Diligence – A Conversation with Tyson Yunkaporta

Feb 20, 2024
Aboriginal scholar Tyson Yunkaporta discusses deep-time thinking and relational obligations, urging us to operate from a place of 'right relationship.' Topics include translating Aboriginal concepts of time, deep time diligence, intergenerational relationships, and the interconnectedness of memory, governance, and law. The conversation highlights the importance of preserving cultural laws for resilience and moving beyond superficial practices to confront fear and uncertainty.
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Quick takeaways

  • Indigenous time concepts emphasize interconnectedness, challenging linear narratives.
  • Deep time diligence involves maintaining right relations with the Earth for long-term health.

Deep dives

Understanding Indigenous Notions of Time

Indigenous notions of time are different from Western concepts. Time and place are intertwined, and there is no discrete word for just time in Indigenous languages. This perspective emphasizes the interconnectedness of all things and challenges the linear narrative of time.

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