concept   land and ancestral connection
6 commonsense assertions
Cultures (6) • Canadian urbanized society (1) • First Nations in Canada (1) • Indigenous cultures in the Americas (1) • Urbanized East Asian societies (1) • Urbanized Western societies (1) • Westernized urban societies in Australia (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 land and ancestral connection Canadian urbanized society In Canadian urbanized society, land development often overlooks the ancestral and spiritual significance attributed to the land by First Nations communities. 1
2 land and ancestral connection First Nations in Canada First Nations in Canada believe that land is a physical and spiritual connection to their ancestors, providing healing and cultural preservation. 1
3 land and ancestral connection Indigenous cultures in the Americas Indigenous cultures in the Americas have a strong connection to the land, viewing it as deeply tied to ancestral heritage and spiritual beliefs, with an emphasis on stewardship and respect for the earth. 1
4 land and ancestral connection Urbanized East Asian societies In urbanized East Asian societies, ancestral connection to land is significant, but modernization has caused a shift away from traditional connections. 1
5 land and ancestral connection Urbanized Western societies In urbanized Western societies, land is often seen as a means for economic development rather than as a connection to ancestors and spiritual significance. 1
6 land and ancestral connection Westernized urban societies in Australia In Westernized urban societies in Australia, land development and infrastructure take precedence over traditional ancestral connections to the land. 1