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.

YAI | Welcome to Season Two

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General Public
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Ways of Life
Summary
Welcome back to Young and Indigenous Season 2! We’re super excited to continue through our journey of storytelling and also to introduce two new members to the team.

YAI | Season One Celebration

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General Public
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Ways of Life
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As season one of Young and Indigenous wraps up, we come together to give thanks to everyone who has been involved in our podcast so far.

YAI | Being Indigenous

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General Public, Lummi Nation
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Ancestral Homelands, Ways of Life
Summary
Lummi elder Timothy Ballew Jr., talks with us about Indigenous identity stems from a shared connection to the earth and wisdom passed down by elders.

YAI | Storytime with Elaine Grinnell

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General Public, Lummi Nation
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Ways of Life
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S'Klallam and Lummi Tribal member Elaine Grinnell captivates us with her singing and storytelling, sharing life lessons like the whale story and the salmon story, which explains the origin of the salmon's hooked nose.

YAI | Love, Miracles, and Mark

Digital Heritage
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General Public, Lummi Nation
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Ways of Life
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Lummi Nation member Mark Julius shares his inspiring life story in this episode of Young and Indigenous, reflecting on growing up in poverty with 14 siblings, fending for themselves as kids, and finding joy swimming in the Nooksack River each day.

Scha'nexw Elhtal'Nexw Salmon People: Preserving a way of Life Teaching Guide

Digital Heritage
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General Public, Lummi Nation
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Native Sciences & Technology, Sovereignty/Governance, Ways of Life
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The Scha'nexw Elhtal'nexw Salmon People teaching guide is an instructional resource that provides middle and high school teachers with the necessary information to understand and teach the film.

PLANTS | Student of Life

Digital Heritage
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General Public, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
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Native Sciences & Technology, Ways of Life
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Anna Cook shares about her experience being raised off the land in her multi-generational household, and where her interest and appreciation for her "plant relatives" stems from.

PLANTS | A Lifestyle, Not a Cause

Digital Heritage
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General Public, Lummi Nation
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Native Sciences & Technology, Ways of Life
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Sadie Olsen shares about how Whiteswan Environmental utilizes plants for programs and tools, and gives the audience insight on her own personal experience with plants and how they've helped her over time.

Salmon People: Preserving a way of Life KPFA Radio Interview

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General Public, Lummi Nation
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Ways of Life
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KPFA Community Powered Radio in Berkeley California sits down with filmmaker Beth Pielert and Children of the Setting Sun founder Darrell Hillaire to discuss the feature length film Scha'nexw Elhtal'nexw Salmon People: Preserving a Way of Life

Kadi Bizyayeva | Salmon and Stillaguamish Culture

Digital Heritage
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General Public, Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
Category
Ways of Life
Summary
Vice-Chairwoman, Kadi Bizyayeva, talks about the relationship between Chinook Salmon and Stillaguamish Culture as part of the Tribal Health and Wellness series.