Speaker: Maurice Crandall PhD

Building Community: Playing Indian in Yavapai-Apache Sacred Spaces

This talk will address the New Age and Indigenous-inspired spirituality that is common in Sedona and the Verde Valley.  This form of spirituality, while well-intentioned, may ignore the historic and cultural values of local Indigenous peoples. Dr. Crandall, a professor at ASU, hopes to propose ways that such spirituality – inspired by the beauty of … Continue reading Building Community: Playing Indian in Yavapai-Apache Sacred Spaces