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Seedcast: Indigenous Storytelling as Environmental Justice

by Tracy Rector Indigenous peoples often share that throughout the world, storytelling is a foundational part of culture and kinship, a way to express and share knowledge across generations and communities. Indigenous stories are also a form of environmental justice work. Stories are culturally and bioregionally rooted parts of knowledge-bearing systems that tell us about … Continue reading Seedcast: Indigenous Storytelling as Environmental Justice →

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Seedcast: Finding Sweet Water in a Blade of Grass

by Denise Emerson I grew up as an artist. My parents made it so. When I was 6 or 7 years old, my teacher would give us what we called “ditto sheets.” They were copies of pictures for us to color on, and we had Christmas ditto sheets, Easter ditto sheets, ditto sheets for seasons, … Continue reading Seedcast: Finding Sweet Water in a Blade of Grass →

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Seedcast: Art, Revolution, and Native Futurity

by Eileen Jimenez My mother is Maria Cruz, my grandmother is Eloisa Saavedra, and my great-grandmother is Isidora Saavedra. They are matriarchs of the Otomi people, an Indigenous group in Michoacán/Guanajuato, Mexico. I was the first member of my family to be born in the U.S., and I was raised in Anaheim, California. I currently … Continue reading Seedcast: Art, Revolution, and Native Futurity →

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Seedcast: You Don’t Leave Anything Behind

by Michael Painter Content Warning: This piece includes references to the experience of attending Indigenous boarding schools in the United States and the aftermath of catastrophic weather events. When I introduce myself, I start with the most important: I’m a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. I grew up in Indian Territory, often referred to as … Continue reading Seedcast: You Don’t Leave Anything Behind →

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Seedcast: An Environmental Storyteller Reconnects to His Farming Heritage

by Felipe Contreras In my role as an associate producer on the Storytelling team at Nia Tero, I have a bit of a reputation. Whenever there’s a photo or video shoot on a farm, they call me — “the farm guy.” So when I was asked to do a photoshoot on an Indigenous-run farm in … Continue reading Seedcast: An Environmental Storyteller Reconnects to His Farming Heritage →

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Seedcast: The Land Is Happy You’re Here

by Jodall Mattson I started the Native Sharing Garden about four years ago. In the beginning, friends would join me in the dirt, maybe once a month. We would work a bit, share a meal, and share skills the way Indigenous and BIPOC folks do. As time has gone on, more and more of my … Continue reading Seedcast: The Land Is Happy You’re Here →

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Seedcast: We Are the Future Elders

by Clear Sky Native Youth Leadership Council interns Kayla Harstad, Lailani Norman, Tim Shay, and Akichita Taken Alive During Native American Heritage Month, we have a unique opportunity as Native teens to reflect on what the world expects from us and hopes for us. It can be overwhelming and exciting to think about what the … Continue reading Seedcast: We Are the Future Elders →

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Seedcast: Art and Activism Across the Pacific

by Mia Kami My name is Amelia Filohivalu Yvaana Kami,  but I commonly go by Mia Kami. I am Tongan. Both of my parents are Tongan. My mom comes from the main island, from the villages of Kolomotu’a and Hofoa, and my dad is from Haʻapai, which is an outer island. I’m currently based in … Continue reading Seedcast: Art and Activism Across the Pacific →

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Seedcast: Storytelling Is Guardianship

by Tracy Rector Many of us have known for quite a while that climate change, accelerated by human decisions and behaviors, is not only real but a direct threat to life as we know it. While the findings of the IPCC report released in August of 2021 might not have been a surprise, that didn’t … Continue reading Seedcast: Storytelling Is Guardianship →

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Seedcast: Reciprocity and Rematriation at Alma

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by Lisa Fruichantie Since 2015, Alma Mater has been a gathering place for the Tacoma community, housing restaurants, music and event spaces, coworking space, a recording studio, and more. Last year, when co-founder Jason Heminger stepped down as executive director, I was both humbled and honored to step up and fill the role. Yes, we … Continue reading Seedcast: Reciprocity and Rematriation at Alma →