Shawn Yanity (Stillaguamish) speaks to the importance of preserving cultural traditions and the potential to discover more about ourselves by reconnecting with our ancestral heritage.
This clip is part of a series exploring the meaning of sustainability from the perspectives of indigenous leaders from the bioregion of Salmon Nation. For a complete transcript of this interview and more from the Native Perspectives on Sustainability project, visit: http://www.nativeperspectives.net
Thank you for this perspective on the Stillaguamish people, I have often visited the river on the way to Darrington, there is something ancient and welcoming about the river. Though I am not Native American, I too am more interested now in connecting with my ancestors, thank you for this reminder of the importance of doing this.
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