The Powers of Native American Medicine People
Class | Registration opens 11/12/2025 12:00 PM EDT
One goal of Native American attorney Vine Deloria Jr.’s The World We Used to Live In is to
“understand the spiritual/intellectual journey of the Indian elders.” Elders gained their knowledge through observation and inquiry of the physical world as well as from stories passed down by their elders. Emphases differed by tribe. Deloria argued “for the power and legitimacy of indigenous spirituality.” The stories in this book are meant to be applied to daily lives; our discussions will help us to explore those possibilities.
Required text:
The World We Used to Live In: Remembering the Powers of Medicine Men
Vine Deloria, Jr.
ISBN-13: 978-1-55591-564-3
Nancy Marashio
Nancy Marashio was a student of Vine Deloria Jr. in 1972 at Georgetown University. His teachings helped spark her interest in Native American voices, with an emphasis on how to integrate what is learned into life practices. Since then, Nancy has evolved her expertise in Native American literature. She is committed to teaching a Native American course every winter for Adventures in Learning learners.