The Powers of Native American Medicine People
Class | Registration closed 1/14/2026
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
Since her first year of teaching writing and literature in 1964, Nancy Marashio has emphasized the centrality of the writer’s views of his or her work. This text reinforces that expertise. Adding the perceptions of each member of the class assures greater depth and breadth of insights.