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.

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.

A Case for Hope - The Salmon People

Digital Heritage
Community
Public User
Category
Activism & Advocacy, Native Sciences & Technology, Ways of Life
Summary
The Salmon People Research is a three-pronged initiative focused on amplifying Indigenous knowledge and stories to support salmon restoration, river health, and the revitalization of Tribal lifeways impacted by salmon loss.

Health and Wellness: Laura Porter & Muriel Cagey

Digital Heritage
Community
Public User, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
Category
Ways of Life, Wellness & Resilience
Summary
Embrace Community Values through videos created by Children of the Setting Sun Productions, Colibri Facilitations, and The Arc of Washington that beautifully illustrate the diverse and vibrant values within our community.

Canoe Journey

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Community
Public User, Lummi Nation
Category
Ways of Life
Summary
In 2019, Children of the Setting Sun Productions documented the 30th anniversary of the Coast Salish Canoe Journey.

The Meaning of the Big Walk, Then and Now

Digital Heritage
Community
Public User, Sauk-Suiattle
Category
Ways of Life, Wellness & Resilience
Summary
James Ironheart shares the history of the Big Walk in Sauk Suiattle

Identity Loss as a Consequence

Digital Heritage
Community
Public User
Category
Cultural Roles, Ways of Life, Wellness & Resilience
Summary
Marylin Scott talks about how a person can lose their traditional name when they have distanced themselves from their indigenous values.