Lifelong Learning

  Race and Ethnicity have been in the news so much lately, but as much as in any time period, these terms are important to discuss and understand. How do we use the terms and how does our understanding inform our relationships with others? Leading us through this important instruction is anthropologist, Jan Downey, who will shed light on the subject in ways we may not have thought of. You [...]

  Very much a presence in many societies, shamans and healers are often dismissed as being a "new age" phenomenon. They have been, in many instances, elevated to a mystical and romantic status.  Learn about the important role shamans and healers have held within small-scale socities for most of human history. Join Jan Downey in the 5th of her sessions on Anthropology. There will be a lively discussion, and you [...]

  The definition of "art" is far from standard in the world, but why is that?  How is art conceived by people in different societies, what is its function, and why do we sometimes disagree about what is art -- and what isn't. Join Jan Downey for a lively discussion on this subject, as the #4 class in her fascinating AnthroBites series on Anthropology. When you register, you will be [...]

  This session will challenge your ideas about "family". Even if you have studied your family genealogy, this session is a fascinating look at how other cultures understand, think and talk about their relationships to others in their families.  Taught by Cultural Anthropologist, artist-Jan Downey, the focus is on cultural lifeways of humans with who we share the world. And, along the way, you will be finding out more about [...]