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Living Desert
Indigenous peoples have thrived in the desert for centuries. This video explores how they are confronting threats to their environment from large-scale industry.
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Native herbalism has a long history and continues to be practiced today. This video explores a holistic approach to health and how the environment can inform healthy living.
Weaving Community
Despite barriers to access, traditional gathering and basket weaving is still practiced across California as a new generation is rediscovering and preserving its cultural heritage.
Keeping the River
The Yurok, Karuk, and Hupa peoples have maintained a close relationship with the Klamath River. They have secured traditional fishing rights and mobilized against the threats of dams and agriculture, setting an example for Native environmental rights.
Barbara, Decolonizing The Diet, Tending The Wild.
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his series examines how humans are necessary to live in balance with nature and how traditional practices can inspire a new generation of Californians to tend their environment
Still of Man and Plant from Tending the Wild
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Tending the Wild (Preview)
Watch a preview for the series Tending the Wild.
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Native herbalism has a long history and continues to be practiced today.
Pomo Basket Weaver Mabel McKay Gives a Lesson
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Basket weaver, tradition healer, and activist Mabel McKay speaking to a classroom.
Kat High on Establishing Native Gardening Areas
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Native people's knowledge of plants and their uses is open to everyone willing to learn.
Why People Shouldn't Exploit Native Plants
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Nicholas Hummingbird is a persuasive spokesperson for native plants.
Pergish Carlson on the Importance of the Klamath River
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Yurok Tribe member Pergish Carlson started the Blue Creek Guide Service in 2004.
Native Peoples on Gathering and Tending Their Landcape
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Basketry has been described as the pinnacle of Californian indigenous culture.
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