Ways of Life

Last changed on Tue, 09/12/2023 - 16:43

Within this category users will find content that demonstrates, describes, and educates users on indigenous people's ways of living, as well as on traditional (inherited) cultural practices that are intrinsically connected to a person's identity. Content in this category may also include demonstrations of activities that are unique to tribal members, such as canoe journeys or the big walk.

What is Treaty Day?

Digital Heritage
Community
Public User
Category
Sovereignty/Governance, Ways of Life
Summary
Jay Julius talks life for Indigenous peoples before and after the Point Elliot Treaty signing of 1855.

The Earth is Alive

Digital Heritage
Community
Public User, Lummi Nation
Category
Activism & Advocacy, Ways of Life
Summary
EARTH IS ALIVE: HULI TA TUM UHW was filmed before a public audience at Lummi Nation, where Coast Salish political and spiritual leaders carried ancestral teachings into the conversation on climate change.

YAI Oomagelees | Cynthia Wilson

Digital Heritage
Community
Public User, Lummi Nation
Category
Ways of Life
Summary
Young and Indigenous Presents Oomagelees Cynthia Wilson from Lummi- another one of our beloved elders.

YAI Tah-we-thlot | Juanita Jefferson

Digital Heritage
Community
Public User, Lummi Nation
Category
Ancestral Homelands, Ways of Life
Summary
In this podcast episode I’m sitting down with one of our dearest and beloved elders, Juanita Jefferson, who tells many stories from her time.

YAI Indigenous Motherhood | Danita Washington

Digital Heritage
Community
Public User, Lummi Nation
Category
Ways of Life
Summary
Young and Indigenous presents Danita Washington explaining her experiences throughout her life on being a mother, big sister to her siblings, and also her nieces and nephews.

YAI Lummi Salmon People Stories

Digital Heritage
Community
Public User, Lummi Nation, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
Category
Native Sciences & Technology, Ways of Life
Summary
This episode will be the first of the Salmon People series where we share the voices of strong Indigenous youth who reflect on their cultural ties to salmon and vocalize why we must take action to save this crucial relative for the ecosystem and culture.

YAI Chesa Chesquin | Stories From Our People

Digital Heritage
Community
Public User, Lummi Nation
Category
Art & Expression, Ways of Life
Summary
Oral tradition is a sacred practice within All of our culture, communities, And families. Along with the coordinated dance of simply talking and being heard, oral tradition helps people learn life lessons their own way.

YAI Smak i' ya' | Stories From Our People

Digital Heritage
Community
Public User, Lummi Nation
Category
Ways of Life
Summary
Through time immemorial our people and ancestors have used the oral tradition of storytelling to pass down history, values, language, and culture to each generation.

YAI Awakening our Ancestors

Digital Heritage
Community
Public User, Lummi Nation
Category
Ways of Life
Summary
In this first episode of the YAI podcast we talk about learning the language of our Native American culture: we are the Lummi people from the Pacific Northwest in Bellingham Washington.

YAI Cultural Arts

Digital Heritage
Community
Public User, Lummi Nation
Category
Art & Expression, Ways of Life
Summary
This is the second episode of the Walking with our Ancestors series.