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.

Shawn Yanity | Spirituality Through Sacred Foods

Digital Heritage
Community
Public User, Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
Category
Native Sciences & Technology, Ways of Life
Summary
This video emphasizes the importance of traditional foods, ceremonies, and learning from our natural environment in order to maintain spiritual connections.

Shawn Yanity | The Importance of Salmon Ceremonies

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Community
Public User, Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
Category
Ways of Life
Summary
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.

Shawn Yanity | Creation Stories and Man's Impact on Nature

Digital Heritage
Community
Public User, Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
Category
Native Sciences & Technology, Ways of Life
Summary
Shawn discusses the deep connection between Indigenous creation stories and current environmental changes, highlighting how human activities, invasive species, and pollution have disrupted traditional ecosystems, foods, and health, impacting the community

Best of YAI 2023

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Community
Public User
Category
Ways of Life
Summary
Thank you for your support this past year, here’s some of our favorite moments from 2023! Thank you to everyone who helped and supported us on this journey, we look forward to another year of sharing indigenous knowledge and values.

A YAI Christmas Special

Digital Heritage
Community
Public User, Lummi Nation, Nooksack Indian Tribe
Category
Ways of Life
Summary
Gather round! In this special Christmas episode, immerse yourself in the spirit of the holidays with a collection of short stories created by the Young and Indigenous team.

YAI | The Love For The Game

Digital Heritage
Community
Public User
Category
Activism & Advocacy, Ways of Life
Summary
Jaiyah Saelua is the first openly trans athlete to compete in a FIFA sanctioned qualifier.

YAI's Giving

Digital Heritage
Community
Public User, 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.

YAI | Elwha Friends on Canoe Journey

Digital Heritage
Community
Public User, Lummi Nation, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
Category
Ways of Life
Summary
The YAI team got to sit down with a couple of our friends from The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe to talk about their experiences, hear their stories, and learn what Canoe Journey means to them.

YAI | Journeys and Tats

Digital Heritage
Community
Public User
Category
Ancestral Homelands, Art & Expression, Ways of Life
Summary
A week after getting done with Tribal Canoe Journey Paddle to Muckleshoot, the YAI team sits down to reflect on our time, our favorite Canoe Journey stories, and, oh, did we mention Free got new tattoos?

YAI | Preserving Our Culture Through Language

Digital Heritage
Community
Public User, Lummi Nation
Category
Cultural Roles, Ways of Life
Summary
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