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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Cultural Sustainability by Nichole Maher (Tlingit) |
Excerpt of an interview with Nichole Maher (Tlingit) from the Native Perspectives on Sustainability project Maher discusses the idea of cultural sustainability in terms of focusing on preserving the strengths and gifts of indigenous cultures and instilling youth with a sense of responsibility and belonging. See http://www.nativeperspectives.net EarthSayers David Hall, Ph.D.; Nichole Maher |
Cultural Sustainability by Nichole Maher (Tlingit)
Gentle Sloping Mountains by Carol Craig (Yakama)
An Economy Congruent with Culture by Guujaaw (Haida)
Value in long-term relationships by Jeannette Armstrong (Syilx, Okanagan)
Personal Restoration by Roberta "Bobbie" Conner (Cayuse)
Use of the Term Sustainability - Larry Merculieff
Our Language is a Gift by Shawn Yanity (Stillaguamish)