A virtual visit of Monpaland and the Indigenous People of Bhutan with Dr. Dawn Murray and Dr. Seeta Giri
The Monpas are the first people of Bhutan. They hold tremendous Indigenous wisdom on their ecosystem, plant life, and natural resources that are utilized to sustain their everyday life. The Monpa people also have deep knowledge of the medicinal plants that thrive around their environment and traditional healing practices.
This is among the many features that demonstrate Monpa people’s wisdom and resilience, having lived in isolation for generations away from the mainstream development. In this webinar, you will be transported to a land of mysterious beauty, majestic mountain peaks and incredibly diverse wildlife. In this Virtual Visit to the land of the Monpa, you will learn about the people, the culture, the land and their practices.
Learning Outcomes
a. explore living practices of an Indigenous Himalaya people and expand cultural empathy
b. enrich your worldview and find common human understanding
c. discover ways to improve your quality of life by learning about Indigenous wisdom and conservation practices
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