Episode 60: Borderland Indigeneity w/Carlos Aceves!
Tales From Aztlantis
Exploration of Shinashile and its Significance in Indigenous Knowledge and Chaos Theory
Shinashile, a word meaning seed bursting, embodies the concept of transformational moments observed by ancestors. These moments, like the transition from spring to summer, hold unique power and the ability to determine future directions. The verb-based nature of indigenous languages, such as NAWWA, resonates with children who naturally think in terms of actions rather than nouns. This aligns with chaos theory, which posits that order emerges from chaos when elements come together in a fractal moment, akin to Shinashile, where disorder perpetually leads to new order.
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