The Path Home: Restoring Native Lands and Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Bioneers | Published: October 25, 2017 IndigeneityNature, Culture and Spirit Podcasts
Although colonial systems of oppression have radically damaged relationships between tribal communities and their traditional lands, a new generation of First Nations activists is working to restore those connections and safeguard Indigenous identity for future generations. They’re protecting traditional territories and sacred sites from harm, and renewing Indigenous land stewardship. With: Eriel Deranger of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Valentin Lopez, Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, and Cara Romero, from the Mohave-based Chemehuevi Tribe.
Cara RomeroConserving Native Landsdefending sacred sitesEmotional HealingEquityeriel derangerFaith-Based ActivismHuman RightsIndigenous EducationIndigenous HealingIndigenous Knowledgeindigenous landsLeadership TrainingSpiritualityTraditional Ecological KnowledgeValentin Lopez