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Land Reckoning

We must reckon with Land. In the journey of decolonization, capital 'L' Land is a vital connection. We must understand treaties and obligations. We must acknowledge and begin to walk in a Good Way with the indigenous people of the Land. We need to rethink our understandings of relationship with Land.  As settlers, we owe the Land. We do not own the Land. 

Some of us may participate in the colonial system of 'owning Land.' I really think that is an imaginary fiction that does not produce a healthy paradigm nor reflect the actual relationship. We purchased a house several years ago. For me, that was an agreement with the Land itself. I think the Land, if anything, owns me. The Land has been here much longer and will be here much longer than I. The Land gives food and shelter and all sorts of Good Medicine. 

We are in a climate crisis. Let us be clear. The Land will ultimately be fine. It is humanity that is truly in danger. If we do not get into a good relationship of Harmony and reconcile with the Land, we humans will...

What are my obligations to Land? How do I walk in reciprocity? How do I exist in Harmony with the Land? 

I know that there is something deeply spiritual about these questions and their responses. There is something very communal, with all of Creation, in these questions and responses. There is something transformational. 

I continue on this journey. 

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