Follow the story of Sk'aliCh'elh-tenaut, the orca also known as Tokitae or Lolita. Stolen from her family in 1970, this Puget Sound orca was sold to the Miami Aquarium where she performed for over 50 years, told by author Ellie Kinley.
Wayne Christian offers a powerful reflection on the life cycle of salmon, emphasizing their resilience, the mounting human-made obstacles they face, and their vital role in sustaining the entire ecosystem.
Shawn Yanity recalls a short version of one of his cultural stories. This story describes the importance of having Salmon Ceremonies, honoring the salmon and honoring the river.
General Public, Lummi Nation, Nooksack Indian Tribe
Category
Ways of Life
Summary
Join us for an authentic conversation on Thanksgiving with Noelani Auguston. We’ll discuss history, personal stories, and embracing cultural diversity in this holiday reflection.
Lummi language teacher, Tina Joe, speaks to Bella about the importance of language, culture, and passing it down to the next generation. We learn more about language as it ties to ceremony, and how it connects us to our ancestors
In this episode Suann Riddick shares research on residential schools, and Fred Lane explores their lasting impact on Indigenous children, families, and cultures.
In this episode, actor Sam Bob shares his journey of healing from residential school trauma, the importance of love-based behavior to break cycles of intergenerational trauma, and his insights on acting, including the power of storytelling.
Lummi Nation member Mark Julius shares his inspiring life story in this episode of Young and Indigenous, reflecting on growing up in poverty with 14 siblings, fending for themselves as kids, and finding joy swimming in the Nooksack River each day.
