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Leue, Mary; Mercogliano, Betsy – Journal of Family Life, 1995
Ina May Gaskin, a traditional midwife and founder of The Farm Midwifery Center in Summertown, Tennessee, discusses how she first became involved in midwifery, where she learned her skills, the status of midwifery, and her future plans. Ms. Gaskin has been instrumental in the revolution of birth practices worldwide. (LP)
Descriptors: Birth, Family (Sociological Unit), Females, Interviews
Mercogliano, Chris; Mercogliano, Betsy – Journal of Family Life, 1996
Grandmother Twyla Nitsch, an elder of the Seneca Nation, discusses the importance of honoring Mother Earth, her childhood experiences, the traditional teachings of her grandfather, her efforts to document Native American philosophy and spirituality, and her purpose in teaching individuals how to recognize and develop their gifts to the fullest.…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indians, Consciousness Raising, Cultural Maintenance