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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Our Language is a Gift by Shawn Yanity (Stillaguamish) |
In an interview for the Native Perspectives on Sustainability project, Shawn Yanity (Stillaguamish) shared his people's view that language is a sacred gift. This gift, he explained, should be used to uplift others, a principle he contrasted with the "mud-slinging" prevalent in modern politics. The complete interview transcript is available on the project website: www.nativeperspectives.net. EarthSayers David Hall, Ph.D.; Shawn Yanity |