In this episode of the Rural Routes to Climate Solutions podcast, we’re reconnecting with an old friend of the podcast, Api’soomaahka (translation: Running Coyote). His English name is William Singer III.

Api’soomaahka is an artist, land-based educator and founder of Naapi’s Garden and Katoyiss Seed Bank. He returns to the podcast to share updates on his powerful work around restoring native plants, reconnecting people with land-based wellness and revitalizing Blackfoot ecological knowledge in his community.

Joining our Siksikaitsitapi Agricultural Project host, Lance Tailfeathers, is guest host Riel Houle, Outreach Coordinator at RR2CS, for a thoughtful roundtable conversation about the transformative power of land stewardship and traditional food systems.

In this episode, we hear stories of restoring sweetgrass, wild turnip, wild carrot and combating invasive species. This episode goes deeper than land restoration, we are introduced to the story of Katoyiss – a Blackfoot hero who travelled across the land setting things right and restoring balance. Api’soomaahka draws compelling parallels between Katoyiss’ story and the modern-day work of land stewards: restoring balance to ecosystems, food systems and community health.

Highlights:

Listen to our earlier interview with Api’soomaaahka on native plants here.