Abstract
My paper focuses on the manner in which indigenous communities in present-day United States have displayed cultural resilience and revitalized their spiritual practices. This has been achieved by blending contemporary topics with traditional beliefs. The revival and practice of traditional religions in the 20th and 21st centuries meant overcoming a past in which they were stigmatized and suppressed by earlier European settlers in the colonies. This gradual revival is largely due to the increased legal recognition of Indigenous rights. This revival in the 21st century, is unique in that it is occurring in a more interconnected spiritual landscape and able to reach the younger generation.
Presenters
Jerome TeelucksinghLecturer, History, University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2026 Special Focus—Indigenous Spiritualities in Global Perspective
KEYWORDS
United States,cultural resilience,interconnected,blending,landscapes,European,colonies
