From Native American Calling
Your National Electronic Talking Circle
March 18, 2021
The Oneida Nation successfully restored wetlands that can now support culturally significant fish. Bizhibayaash (Circle of Flight) was a large project that was successful in restoring wetlands which helped revitalize waterfowl and wild rice in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe has multiple land and animal restoration programs in and around the St. Lawrence River that are supported by a 2013 settlement. We’ll highlight recent examples about how tribes are helping the land with traditional ecological knowledge, science and environmental justice work, at a time when preservation is as important as ever.
Guests:
Abe Francis (Mohawk) – environmental services manager for the Mohawk council of Akwesasne
Ron Goode (North Fork Mono Tribe) – tribal chairman
Tehassi Hill (Oneida Nation) – chairman of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin
Listen to this episode.