In this episode of the Sacred Village Podcast, host Mark A. Lewis engages with Hilary Giovale, author of 'Becoming a Good Relative.' They explore themes of ancestral healing, the importance of connecting with the land, and the need for reparations and forgiveness in the context of colonial history. Hilary shares her journey of discovering her European ancestry and the cultural practices that can help create a new identity beyond white supremacy. The conversation emphasizes the significance of community, ceremony, and being good relatives to one another and the earth.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Hilary Giovale

02:03 Living on Sacred Land

06:17 Connecting with Indigenous Wisdom

10:02 Listening to the Land and Ancestral Voices

18:13 Reparations and Forgiveness

24:04 The Role of Emotional Healing

28:35 Mutual Healing and Community Engagement

34:24 The Weight of Trauma and Acceptance

37:19 Exploring Ancestry and Cultural Gifts

38:25 Confronting White Supremacy and Cultural Identity

47:43 Building Relationships with the Land

54:09 Navigating Ceremony and Cultural Sensitivity

01:00:26 Creating a New Future Together

01:03:04 Kristina cover.mp4

Hilary:

Website: goodrelative.com

Instagram: @hilarygiovaleauthor

• The Guide to Making a Personal Reparations Plan
• Becoming a Good Relative - this webpage includes links to purchase from independent booksellers
• All income from book sales goes to Decolonizing Wealth Project and Jubilee Justice

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