![]() Unfortunately, Indigenous traditions are still rarely part of the philosophical discourse. Thus, I am interested in “intercultural philosophy”. And I am a philosopher who takes great interest in these places, who seeks to research them – preferably also from a place “in between”. ![]() I am a philosopher who studies and works in places that are “in between”: between different disciplines, cultures, and methods. This is a reflection of a white woman coming from a very different place feeling a deep connection and at the same time a strong sense of alienation. Although I am referring to an incredible book written by an Inuk artist, the starting point for my reflections is what happened with me reading it. ![]() With my article, I would like to share some of my experiences reading Split Tooth as I became curious about myself and my reactions to a story that upset me and fascinated me at the same time. As social worker and researcher working with juvenile sex offenders, I witnessed the heavy burden of abuse and alcohol as well as suicidal thoughts in midst of a spiritual reality sparked by a natural environment that doesn’t allow for compromise. ![]() I used to live in Canada and spent time in Indigenous communities, especially in the Arctic. ![]() Reading Tanya Tagaq’s (2018) Split Tooth affected me on a very profound level. Trigger Warning: This article includes references to (child) sexual abuse. ![]()
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