Ways of Life

Last changed on Tue, 09/12/2023 - 16:43

Within this category users will find content that demonstrates, describes, and educates users on indigenous people's ways of living, as well as on traditional (inherited) cultural practices that are intrinsically connected to a person's identity. Content in this category may also include demonstrations of activities that are unique to tribal members, such as canoe journeys or the big walk.

Leslie Eastwood Talks About Art and Expression

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Public User
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Art & Expression, Ways of Life
Summary
Leslie Eastwood talks about working together to bring back these racing canoes to Samish, to feeding the people, and hearing their songs.

Molli Myers Talks About Culture Keeping

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Public User, Karuk
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Ways of Life
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In this video, Molli shares a little bit about the impact of assimilation and how Indigenous people practice celebrating their heritage today.

What is Treaty Day?

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Public User
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Sovereignty/Governance, Ways of Life
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Jay Julius talks life for Indigenous peoples before and after the Point Elliot Treaty signing of 1855.

The Earth is Alive

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Public User, Lummi Nation
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Activism & Advocacy, Ways of Life
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EARTH IS ALIVE: HULI TA TUM UHW was filmed before a public audience at Lummi Nation, where Coast Salish political and spiritual leaders carried ancestral teachings into the conversation on climate change.

YAI Oomagelees | Cynthia Wilson

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Public User, Lummi Nation
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Ways of Life
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Young and Indigenous Presents Oomagelees Cynthia Wilson from Lummi- another one of our beloved elders.

YAI Tah-we-thlot | Juanita Jefferson

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Public User, Lummi Nation
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Ancestral Homelands, Ways of Life
Summary
In this podcast episode I’m sitting down with one of our dearest and beloved elders, Juanita Jefferson, who tells many stories from her time.

YAI Indigenous Motherhood | Danita Washington

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Public User, Lummi Nation
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Ways of Life
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Young and Indigenous presents Danita Washington explaining her experiences throughout her life on being a mother, big sister to her siblings, and also her nieces and nephews.

YAI Lummi Salmon People Stories

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Public User, Lummi Nation, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
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Native Sciences & Technology, Ways of Life
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This episode will be the first of the Salmon People series where we share the voices of strong Indigenous youth who reflect on their cultural ties to salmon and vocalize why we must take action to save this crucial relative for the ecosystem and culture.

YAI Chesa Chesquin | Stories From Our People

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Public User, Lummi Nation
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Art & Expression, Ways of Life
Summary
Oral tradition is a sacred practice within All of our culture, communities, And families. Along with the coordinated dance of simply talking and being heard, oral tradition helps people learn life lessons their own way.

YAI Smak i' ya' | Stories From Our People

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Public User, Lummi Nation
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Ways of Life
Summary
Through time immemorial our people and ancestors have used the oral tradition of storytelling to pass down history, values, language, and culture to each generation.