LUKANKA: Lukanka is a Miskito word for "thoughts".

  • Published In: Fourth World Journal, 2026, v. 25, n. 2. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Korn, Leslie 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on a special issue dedicated to women's traditional medicine, highlighting its significance as a source of knowledge, practice, and resistance within Indigenous and diasporic contexts. It features contributions from healers, activists, scholars, and artists that challenge conventional health frameworks by emphasizing cultural and place-based experiences of healing. The issue explores various themes, including the integration of Indigenous healing practices into clinical settings, the roles of women in traditional ceremonies, and the impact of colonialism on health practices. It underscores the resilience of Indigenous knowledge systems and the importance of storytelling and intergenerational transmission in sustaining these traditions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fourth World Journal. 2026/01, Vol. 25, Issue 2, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1090-5251
  • Accession Number:190837006
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