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.

The Salmon Way of Life

Digital Heritage
Community
Yurok Tribe, General Public
Category
Ways of Life
Summary
Tiana Williams-Claussen, Wildlife Department Director and Yurok Tribal member, describes the significant relationship between Salmon and the Yurok people, emphasizing the importance for revitalizing the Salmon population.

The Gift of Salmon

Digital Heritage
Community
Yurok Tribe, General Public
Category
Ways of Life
Summary
Yurok Councilman and Tribal member, Philip Williams, shares about how the Salmon People maintain a reciprocal relationship with Salmon.

Reciprocity | Fishing and the Health of our People

Digital Heritage
Community
Karuk, Yurok Tribe, General Public
Category
Ways of Life
Summary
Molli Myers shares about her family's history with fishing, sharing the catch, and the relationship between the health of Salmon and the river and the health of her Tribes.

Joseph Johnson

Digital Heritage
Community
Nooksack Indian Tribe, Lummi Nation, General Public
Category
Ways of Life, Wellness & Resilience
Summary
Joseph Johnson talks about historical trauma. Sharing how the loss of culture and language impacts Indigenous peoples for generations, including struggles with mental health and sobriety.

13 Moons First Foods & Resources

Digital Heritage
Community
General Public, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
Category
Native Sciences & Technology, Ways of Life
Summary
The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community 13 Moons Curriculum provides an informal Indigenous educational platform for teaching science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) to the entire community.

Lona Johnson on Canoes

Digital Heritage
Community
General Public, Nooksack Indian Tribe
Category
Ways of Life
Summary
Lona Johnson shares about her life as a canoe puller.

Leslie Eastwood | Awakening the Canoes

Digital Heritage
Community
General Public, Samish
Category
Ways of Life
Summary
Leslie Eastwood talks about waking the canoes after a long time at rest.

Leslie Eastwood Talks About Art and Expression

Digital Heritage
Community
General Public
Category
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

Digital Heritage
Community
General Public, Karuk
Category
Ways of Life
Summary
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?

Digital Heritage
Community
General Public
Category
Sovereignty/Governance, Ways of Life
Summary
Jay Julius talks life for Indigenous peoples before and after the Point Elliot Treaty signing of 1855.