Extended Interview: Burning a Forest to Revive a People
Season 1
Episode 4
About the Episode
Valentin Lopez, the Chairman of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band of California, reflects on how reviving ancient environmental practices is helping to revive his peoples culture. Although nearly lost, through oral traditions and new collaborations with archaeologists, he and his people can save the California forests and keep ancient traditions alive.
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Extras
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Fashion Forever
Designer Jamie Okuma breaks down barriers between Indigenous and mainstream art.5:01 -
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Navajo Star Wars
Manny Wheeler dubs Star Wars into Navajo to help keep the Navajo language alive.5:50 -
The First Frybread Western
Manny Wheeler fights to preserve his people's language dubbing popular movies into Navajo.3:59 -
The Halluci Nation Puts a New Spin On a Traditional Beat
The Halluci Nation performs "R.E.D.," "Stay," and "Sisters" in this extended performance.8:45 -
Arigon (Super) Starr
Arigon Starr is an award-winning singer songwriter, playwright, and comic book creator.13:57 -
Voices from the Past
Producer Dan Golding is surprised with 100-year-old recordings of his great-grandfather.4:51 -
Reading Between the Lines in Cherokee
Language expert Tom Belt translates some of the earliest evidence of Cherokee writing.5:03 -
From Church to Memorial in Passamaquoddy
Donald Soctomah (Passamaquoddy) on the connection between his tribe and Catholic church.1:30 -
Betty Osceola - Earth Protector
Betty Osceola draws on Miccosukee teachings about protecting the world in which we live.5:48
