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May 19, 2021

South Seattle Emerald

Seedcast: Re-Indigenizing the Family

"Stories about personal, familial, and collective histories show the roots of trauma that we’re still dealing with...All of this trauma has trickled into our families, including mine. One of the most beautiful things about babies is that they inspire us to do our best and in doing so, to heal." - Mariana Harvey

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April 21, 2021

South Seattle Emerald

Seedcast: Protecting Mother Earth, Standing Up for #MMIWG

"Since the interconnected powers invested in the fossil fuel industry refuse to bear any responsibility for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, the burden of ending the epidemic is placed on the shoulders of the Indigenous communities from which they have been taken." - Rachel Heaton

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April 14, 2021

Mongabay

Recognizing the true guardians of the forest: Q&A with David Kaimowitz

This article explores why it took so long for Indigenous people to be recognized as guardians of the forest, the need for conservation NGOs to address social justice, and society’s capacity to effect meaningful change.

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April 8, 2021

Fijivillage

‘Rooted’ is a song about strength and resilience – Mia Kami

Mia Kami, whose new song ‘Rooted’ is playing on Legend FM and is available on Youtube, says the song is a message about strength and who we are as Pacific People and how we are resilient during tough times.

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March 17, 2021

South Seattle Emerald

Seedcast: Colleen Echohawk on Family and Inspiration

Read about Colleen Echohawk, executive director of Chief Seattle Club, and her exploration of what shaped her into the leader she is today, with an emphasis on her Indigenous heritage.

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February 25, 2021

MongaBay

Mongabay Newsletter: February 25, 2021

One of the dominant trends in conservation over the past 20 years has been growing recognition of the contributions Indigenous peoples have made toward conservationists’ goals of protecting biodiversity, wild places, and ecosystem functions.

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