Our Philosphy
Until the Lion learns to write, the story will always glorify the hunter - African Proverb
Indigenous peoples’ concept of health and survival is holistic, collective and individual. It encom-passes the spiritual, the intellectual, the physical and the emotional. Expressions of culture relevant to health and survival of Indigenous Peoples include relationships, families, and kinship, social insti-tutions, traditional laws, music, dances, songs and song-lines, ceremonies and dreamtime, our ritual performances and practices, games, sports, language, mythologies, names, lands, sea, water, eve-ry life form, and all documented forms and aspects of culture, including burial and sacred sites, human genetic materials, ancestral remains (so often stolen), and our artefacts.
The education we get in modernity is embedded in a colonial education systems that trains people to serve the interests of others – those in power – rather than serving the interests of the collective. The Pan-Africa UBUNTU School is a grand experiment in decolonising education and reclaiming our indigenous education system that enhances wholeness for everyone – living, living-dead, all sentient beings, plants, animals, our social institutions and systems of production.
Indigenous education is needed in our continent and the world as a whole to ensure the survival and transmission of knowledges and world-views that uphold spirituality, abundance, balance, resili-ence, adaptability, sustainability, living within the carrying capacity, making collective decisions for the benefit of all; enhancing regeneration at all levels of the society.
Borroring Values From meru culture
ALIGNING SEASONS & VALUES
Rainy Season (Planting and Fertility)
Values: This season symbolizes renewal, fertility, and hope. There is a strong emphasis on com-munity cooperation, as planting requires collective effort. The rain is seen as a blessing from the ancestral spirits and the divine.
Dry Season (Harvesting and Thanksgiving)
Values: Gratitude, abundance, and celebration are key values. The harvest season is also a time to strengthen social bonds and share resources with those in need, reinforcing community solidarity.
Cold Season (Community Bonding and Storytelling)
Values: This season emphasizes wisdom, knowledge transfer, and community bonding. The story-telling tradition helps preserve the Meru cultural identity and instills moral lessons and historical knowledge in the younger generation.
Season of Circumcision (Initiation and Transition)
Values: This season represents growth, maturity, and responsibility. It marks the transition from childhood to adulthood, instilling values such as courage, discipline, and respect for community tra-ditions.
Season of Planting Trees (Environmental Stewardship)
Values: Environmental stewardship, sustainability, and connection to the land are key values. Plant-ing trees symbolizes life, growth, and a commitment to future generations.
Seasonal Rituals and Sacrifices (Spirituality and Harmony)
Values: Spirituality, harmony with nature, and reverence for ancestors are emphasized. These ritu-als reinforce the belief that maintaining a harmonious relationship with the spiritual world is essential for community well-being.
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