"The word "explorer" conjures up antiquated images of seekers and conquistadors, men who ventured into a much larger world than our own has become. Wade Davis is driven by that same zeal to explore but not for gold and not to chart an unknown coastline. He explores human societies and the mysteries of the plant life that shape them - healing, hallucinogenic or simply edible. From the coca fields of the Andes, to Haitian voodoo rituals, Davis has lived among an astonishing range of what he calls "endangered cultures."
In February 2007 The Back Door invited Wade Davis to our hosted speaker's event:
MAPS THROUGH the SKIN,
art image created by Amy Dryer, Calgary.
The event theme was IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD, and was planned to honor all adults and 'elders' with the Calgary Board of Education Student Support Services who use their personal cultural maps each day to really see, understand and assist children and young people for whom traditional options do not work. Wade spoke about cultures around the world and how they nurture their children toward participation as adults in their societies.
Our key message to all adults working with these important young people:
THANK YOU FOR SEEING THE PERSON IN THE CHILD.
marilyn dyck, thebackdoor
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