Extended Interview: Burning a Forest to Revive a People
Clip: 11/13/2018 | 3m 23sVideo has Closed Captions
Valentin Lopez, of the Amah Mutsun, uses fire to save his peoples culture.
Valentin Lopez, the Chairman of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band of California, reflects on how reviving ancient environmental practices is helping to revive his peoples culture. Although nearly lost, through oral traditions and new collaborations with archaeologists, he and his people can save the California forests and keep ancient traditions alive.
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Funding is provided by Partnership with Native Americans.
Extended Interview: Burning a Forest to Revive a People
Clip: 11/13/2018 | 3m 23sVideo has Closed Captions
Valentin Lopez, the Chairman of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band of California, reflects on how reviving ancient environmental practices is helping to revive his peoples culture. Although nearly lost, through oral traditions and new collaborations with archaeologists, he and his people can save the California forests and keep ancient traditions alive.
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