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"Tending the Wild" shines light on the environmental knowledge of indigenous peoples across California by exploring how they have actively shaped and tended the land for millennia, in the process developing a deep understanding of plant and animal life. This 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. Co-produced by KCET and the Autry Museum, this six-part multimedia series and one-hour documentary special are presented in association with California Continued, a groundbreaking exhibition now on view at the Autry.

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Gerald Clarke Jr. on Honoring Native Weaving Traditions

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Gerald Clarke Jr. on Honoring Native Weaving Traditions

Cahuilla Artist Gerald Clarke Jr. honors his Native American heritage in his work.

Ron Goode on Restoring Cultural Burning

The honorable Ron W. Goode discusses why Native people use fire to shape and draw out the power of nature.

Pergish Carlson on the Importance of Salmon and the Klamath River

Pergish Carlson, a Yurok Tribe member, is a lifelong Klamath River fisherman and fishing guide. We spoke to him about salmon, tribal culture, and history at Requa, California.

Sue Masten and Raymond Mattz on the Klamath Salmon Wars

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An Oral History of the Klamath Salmon Wars

Susan Masten, Raymond Mattz, and Diane Bowers are members of the Yurok Tribe who experienced first-hand government crackdown on tribal salmon fishing rights now known as either the "Fish Wars" or the "Salmon Wars."

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Willard Carlson on Protecting the Klamath River

Willard Carlson is a Yurok Tribe member. We spoke with him about salmon, the Klamath River, and how he considers himself the "Protector of the River."

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"We Are Here:" Native Peoples on Gathering and Tending Their Landscape

Basketry has been described as the pinnacle of Californian indigenous culture. Learn how Native peoples are rediscovering their basketry traditions in Southern California.

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Nick Hummingbird on Why People Shouldn't Exploit Native Plants

California Native plant expert Nicholas Hummingbird, Cahuilla/Apache, is founder of Hahamongna Nursery in Pasadena. Blending commitment to his Native heritage with a desire to share knowledge, Nick is a persuasive spokesperson for native plants.

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Barbara Drake on Preserving Native Plants

Native plants educator Barbara Drake talks about what has been lost by separating native people from their land. For years, she has worked to restore, research and promote the use of indigenous plants in California.

Schedule for FNX, KVCR and KVIE

Viewers of FNX (First Nations Experience), KVCR and KVIE can tune in to watch "Tending the Wild" at the following days and times:FNXApril 20, 2017 - 9:00…

The Last Woman From Petaluma

She was my great-great-grandfather’s mother and the last native of Petaluma: not the city we know today, but the ancient Coast Miwok village of the same name.