The videos in this collection were produced by Dr. David Hall of Portland State University as part of a series of interviews he conducted in the bioregion of Salmon Nation. Here is a rich heritage and modern day presence of diverse indigenous cultures and Dr. Hall's project sought to engage and more deeply understand Native perspectives on the subject of sustainability, in terms of the following:
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An Economy Congruent with Culture by Guujaaw (Haida) |
Excerpt of an interview with Guujaaw (Haida): Guujaaw speaks to the importance of the land in meeting the needs of the Haida people, and of having an economy that works with his people's focus on the multigenerational aspects of life. EarthSayers Guujaaw; David Hall, Ph.D. |
Cultural Sustainability by Nichole Maher (Tlingit)
Personal Restoration by Roberta "Bobbie" Conner (Cayuse)
Use of the Term Sustainability - Larry Merculieff
Our Language is a Gift by Shawn Yanity (Stillaguamish)
Value in long-term relationships by Jeannette Armstrong (Syilx, Okanagan)
Gentle Sloping Mountains by Carol Craig (Yakama)