Crossing the Bamboo Bridge
Community Topics of Interest
Welcome to Bamboo Bridge
Bamboo is a type of grass of which there are many varieties. It grows in different climates, both temperate and tropical, and can be found high on mountainsides and in the jungle. Bamboo is flexible bending in strong winds, but it rarely breaks. Bamboo, as a metaphor from the natural world, symbolizes the essence of the ongoing cultural diplomacy associated with crossing the cultural bridge and mending the gap between nursing and healing traditions.
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Cultural Diplomacy and Indigenous Wisdom
10.07.2009 | read more
Cultural diplomacy is the action one takes in the process of seeking cultural competence; it is also an expression and demonstration of the internalized qualities of cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Community Events
10.29.2009| read more
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HEALING TRADITIONS AND NURSINGA Bamboo Bridge International Webinar.November 19, 2009. 10 AM - 3 PM Eastern Time (New York) Opening Ceremony Red Earth Singers – Intertribal http://www.myspace.com/redearthsingers Bamboo Bridge Presentations Dr. Mavis Mulaudzi - South Africa Dr. Margaret Moss – USA and Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nation Dr. Martha Mathews Libster – USA Ms. Cathy McLean – USA Dr. Beverly McElmurry with Mr. Gabe Culbert – USA Dr. Rieko Kishi – Japan Sponsored by Bamboo Bridge International |
Meet the Community
11.06.2009 | read more
Left to right: Dr. Pei-yun Tsai, Dr. Martha Libster, Dr. Mavis Mulaudzi, Ms. Karen Bashkin. Absent Dr. Pamela Potter.
The Global Tea House!
On Monday morning, Nov 2, during the Sigma Theta Tau International Biennial convention in Indianapolis, Indiana USA, The Bamboo Bridge held its first Global Tea House. Tea was served to more than 110 attendees who crowded into a room to hear presentations on healing traditions and nursing by five Bamboo Bridge members. Dr. Martha Libster (North Carolina, USA), Founding Director of The Bamboo Bridge opened the event with an introduction about the community. Dr. Mavis Mulaudzi, BBB facilitator from South Africa, spoke on Ubuntu philosophy and Indigenous Knowledge Systems during which she invited all to take "even a little sip of tea" that was offered in the spirit of ubuntu! Dr. Pei-Yun Tsai of Taiwan spoke on Yin- Yang Theory and the use of herbs in daily life and cooking by her people. Ms. Karen Bashkin from Chicago followed with a stimulating sensory experience and presentation about the "Lore and Lure of Labrador Tea" (Rhododendron tomentosum) from Alaska. She shared her knowledge of the indigenous and contemporary uses of the plant with all and presented a tiny sample of the plant to everyone so that they could chew or brew the tea. Dr. Pamela Potter of Portland, Oregon followed with her "Cup of Tea" presentation on suggestions related to herbal education in nursing programs. Dr. Libster then gave an inspiring presentation on cultural diplomacy and taking tea as a healing tradition.
This event was generously supported by Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society in Nursing, Beta Nu Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau in Greenville, North Carolina, and Traditional Medicinals Herb Company.