International Center for Cultural Studies http://iccsus.org Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:55:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 State of World’s Indigenous Peoples Report http://iccsus.org/state-of-worlds-indigenous-peoples-report/ http://iccsus.org/state-of-worlds-indigenous-peoples-report/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:18:37 +0000 admin http://iccsus.org/?p=431 An excerpt relating to the Healing capabilities of our Mother Earth (from the report)

“Researchers state that of the more than 130 clinically useful major prescription drugs that are derived from plants, over 70 per cent of them came to the attention of pharmaceutical companies because of their use in traditional systems of medicine. Examples include the medicinal properties of the sacred Ayahuasca plant (processed by indigenous communities in the Amazon basin for centuries), and a pesticidal extract from the neem tree used in India for its antiseptic properties since ancient times. They further noted that most of the plants from which these drugs are derived are found in tropical forests. Although tropical forests constitute only 7 per cent of the earth’s surface, they contain an estimated two-thirds of its plant species.”

Click here to read the full report.

]]> http://iccsus.org/state-of-worlds-indigenous-peoples-report/feed/ 0 Preservation of Ancient Cultures and Globalization Scenario http://iccsus.org/preservation-of-ancient-cultures-and-globalization-scenario/ http://iccsus.org/preservation-of-ancient-cultures-and-globalization-scenario/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:24:30 +0000 admin http://iccsus.org/?p=424 22-24 November 2002
Bryant Hall, University of Waikato Hamilton, New Zealand
This conference was organized in collaboration with the School for Maori & Pacific Development University of Waikato Hamilton, New Zealand (AOTEAROA). Papers were presented in the following categories: Indigenous Culture Scenario, Inventory of Indigenous Cultures of the world, Value Systems and Traditions of Indigenous Cultures, Sources of Threat to Indigenous Cultures, Globalization and Cultural Dimensions, New Institutions for Cultural Cooperation, Multi Religion Cultural Ethos: Conflicts and Cooperation, Cultural Conflicts and Tolerance, Recent Experiences and Lessons, Cultural Cadets International-CCI.
]]> http://iccsus.org/preservation-of-ancient-cultures-and-globalization-scenario/feed/ 0 First International Conference of Elders of Ancient Traditions and Cultures http://iccsus.org/first-international-conference-of-elders-of-ancient-traditions-and-cultures/ http://iccsus.org/first-international-conference-of-elders-of-ancient-traditions-and-cultures/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:10:18 +0000 admin http://iccsus.org/?p=415 4-9 February 2003
Mumbai, India
This conference was organized by World Council of Elders of Ancient Traditions and Cultures (WCEAT), a non-political, non-religious, non-profit Socio cultural forum of ICCS Inc., in association with Vishwa Adhyayan Kendra, Mumbai; Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini International and SNDT Womens’ University, Mumbai. Representatives of indigenous cultures had come from Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Latin America, USA, Canada, Austria, Mauritius, Ecuador, Zambia, Lithuania, and Trinidad & Tobago. During the five day conference about 148 papers were presented on wide ranging themes like the Concept and Role of Elders in Ancient Traditions, Introducing Ancient Traditions and Cultures, Threat to the Ancient Tradition from Various Sources, Revival of Ancient Traditions – various experiments, and Spirituality – Metaphysics and Ancient Traditions. A resolution was unanimously passed (“Mumbai Manifesto”) and signed by 184 delegates representing different global traditions and cultures. The preamble to the manifesto says, “At the start of the New Millennium, humanity stands at
critical crossroads of history. In the midst of tremendous strides in scientific and technological progress and material comforts, there is an urgent need for spiritual and moral resurgence for ensuring the well-being of the human family, for preserving the larger living world and for strengthening the foundations of durable universal peace… …all human beings are born equal and have equal rights to live peacefully on Mother Earth and, peace and prosperity, at global level, can be realized only when the conflicts within and between the communities vanish and we develop the spirit of tolerance”. The signatories consider themselves an integral part of the Divine Creation and relate to each other as Children of the Mother Earth. The Mumbai Manifesto lays emphasis on reducing all forms of
exploitation that have continued in the name of race, religion and economy.
]]> http://iccsus.org/first-international-conference-of-elders-of-ancient-traditions-and-cultures/feed/ 0 Indo-Romuva Cultural Conference http://iccsus.org/indo-romuva-cultural-conference/ http://iccsus.org/indo-romuva-cultural-conference/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:00:52 +0000 admin http://iccsus.org/?p=409 The 1st conference in the series of understanding Ancient Traditions and Cultures of the World 11-12 October, 2003
Atlantic City, USA
The conference was organized in collaboration with the World Congress of Ethnic Religions (WCER), Lithuania. The conference brought together eminent scholars belonging to Indian and Romuvan tradition from Lithuania, Latvia, Mexico, North America and India. The conference focused on the following topics: threat to Lithuanian culture in the West; Hindu dharma and its universality; Yoruba traditions; science of dharma; religion Vs dharma; revival of religion in native American; Sikh traditions; syncretism; medicine and spirituality; influence of Hindu culture on rebirth of Lithuanian culture.
]]> http://iccsus.org/indo-romuva-cultural-conference/feed/ 0 Spirituality of Indigenous Peoples http://iccsus.org/spirituality-of-indigenous-peoples/ http://iccsus.org/spirituality-of-indigenous-peoples/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:57:11 +0000 admin http://iccsus.org/?p=406 The 2nd conference in the series of understanding Ancient Traditions and Cultures of the World 26-28 March, 2004
Washington, D.C., USA
The conference was organized in collaboration with The African Traditional Spiritual Coalition, Washington DC. The African Traditional Spiritual Coalition of Washington, DC is a non-profit member organization comprised of 14 Spiritual Houses whose practices are deeply rooted in the Akan, Kamitic, Vodoun and Yoruba Traditions. Themes of the conference were: History and Common roots of Indigenous Peoples; Philosophy and theology of indigenous traditions: similarities and peculiarities; The effects of migration on indigenous peoples; Preserving traditions in changing world; spirituality in the Ancient traditions of the world.
]]> http://iccsus.org/spirituality-of-indigenous-peoples/feed/ 0 Hindu-Lakota Community Conference http://iccsus.org/hindu-lakota-community-conference/ http://iccsus.org/hindu-lakota-community-conference/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:51:03 +0000 admin http://iccsus.org/?p=403 The 3th conference in the series of understanding Ancient Traditions and Cultures of the World 24 July 2004
Pineridge, South Dakota, USA
This conference as a whole provided a great opportunity for Hindu and Lakota communities to explore
the richness of both the ancient cultures. Click here to see the report.
]]> http://iccsus.org/hindu-lakota-community-conference/feed/ 0 Haudenosaunee and Hindu Cultures http://iccsus.org/haudenosaunee-and-hindu-cultures/ http://iccsus.org/haudenosaunee-and-hindu-cultures/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:34:54 +0000 admin http://iccsus.org/?p=398 The 4th conference in the series of understanding Ancient Traditions and Cultures of the World 17-19 September 2004
Rochester, NY, USA
This conference will be organized in collaboration with Native American Cultural center, Rochester and Tree of Peace Society with the theme “Haudenosaunee- Hindu Cultures”. Haudenosaunee is a general term used to refer to the Six Nations of Native American people, who are Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk and Tuscarora. Haudenosaunee means “People building an extended house or also referred as “People of the Long House”. The topics to be discussed are Haudenosaunee-Hindu history and common roots; philosophy, theology, traditions, similarities and peculiarities; life of society and traditions in the present scenario; Preserving our great culture and
traditions in changing world.
]]> http://iccsus.org/haudenosaunee-and-hindu-cultures/feed/ 0 Science of Survival in the Ancient Traditions and Cultures http://iccsus.org/science-of-survival-in-the-ancient-traditions-and-cultures/ http://iccsus.org/science-of-survival-in-the-ancient-traditions-and-cultures/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:30:47 +0000 admin http://iccsus.org/?p=395 The 5th conference in the series of understanding Ancient Traditions and Cultures of the World April 30-May 1, 2005
Club House, East Brooke Town-homes, Brighton, Rochester, NY, 14618, USA
This conference aimed to bring together people from many traditional backgrounds to explore ancient traditions that predate the “Christian era” and their application in today’s society. This conference provided an interactive platform for sharing information through word of mouth and hands-on workshops between participants and audience members. Click here to see the report.
]]> http://iccsus.org/science-of-survival-in-the-ancient-traditions-and-cultures/feed/ 0 Hindu – Maya Cultural Similarities http://iccsus.org/hindu-%e2%80%93-maya-cultural-similarities/ http://iccsus.org/hindu-%e2%80%93-maya-cultural-similarities/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:57:38 +0000 admin http://iccsus.org/?p=392 The 6th conference in the series of understanding Ancient Traditions and Cultures of the World May 29-30, 2005
Maya Village Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Hindu and the Maya traditions and cultures are one of the ancient in the world. The conference and workshop looked at the similarities in these cultures and traditions as well as workshops were conducted on ceremonies of these traditions. This conference was conducted in collaboration with Council of Elders of the Sacred Mayas, Guatemala, which is a council of more than 440 Elders of the Maya Traditions and cultures belonging to 23 different ethnic Sacred Maya Groups. Click here to see the report.
]]> http://iccsus.org/hindu-%e2%80%93-maya-cultural-similarities/feed/ 0 Ancient Family Traditions of Asian, African, Latin, Hebrew and Native American Cultures and their Relevance in Modern Times http://iccsus.org/ancient-family-traditions-of-asian-african-latin-hebrew-and-native-american-cultures-and-their-relevance-in-modern-times/ http://iccsus.org/ancient-family-traditions-of-asian-african-latin-hebrew-and-native-american-cultures-and-their-relevance-in-modern-times/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:20:19 +0000 admin http://iccsus.org/?p=386 The 7th conference in the series of understanding Ancient Traditions and Cultures of the World 17-18 September, 2005
Atlanta, GA, USA
This conference explored ancient cultural traditions and how they impact the institution of family in antiquity and modern times. Family is the foundation of human civilization. The weight of human society rests on the family. To shoulder this weight and fulfill its societal obligations, the family must adopt methods that strengthen and unify its ranks. The challenge has never been greater than today.
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