Wind Is the Original Radio

Five Ways to Honour Our Green Spaces with Watson Whitford

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Welcome to the wind is the original radio podcast!

Today we have an extra special episode, in which we are sharing with you an episode from Indigenous Earth Community Podcast by Frank Weaver.
This is all about honouring and respecting green spaces with Watson Withford, member of the Chippewa Cree tribe and Navajo Nation.
Because here on Earth.FM, listening to natural spaces is about being in relationship with, we think that for any listener and recordist, learning how to honour the spaces we visit is fundamental. This includes learning about the issues affecting those spaces, thinking of future generations, asking permission and so much more.
Our gratitude to Frank Weaver for sharing this knowledge with us and please see the episode notes to learn more about Indigenous Earth.org.

Episode Summary

In this powerful episode, Frank Oscar Weaver is joined by Watson Whitford (Wapanatak), co-president of UNITY and member of the Chippewa Cree tribe and Navajo Nation. Together, they explore five essential ways to be a mindful visitor in parks and natural places, weaving together traditional wisdom and practical guidance for honoring our green spaces.

The Five Ways to Honor Green Spaces

  1. Become a True Steward
    • Connect with the issues affecting natural spaces
    • Educate yourself about environmental challenges
    • Take action in your community

      • Leave It Better Than You Found It

      • Take responsibility for keeping spaces clean
      • Think of future generations
      • Protect the beauty of our lands

        • Honor Ceremonial Spaces

        • Recognize the sacred nature of many parks
        • Respect ongoing ceremonies
        • Seek permission and guidance

          • Respect Wildlife Boundaries

          • Avoid disturbing animal behavior
          • Maintain appropriate distances
          • Remember every creature has its place

            • Get in the Right State of Mind

            • Ask permission before entering natural spaces
            • Practice mindful visitation
            • Show gratitude through offerings

              • Notable Quotes

              "We're a part of this circle of life. I'm no higher than a ladybug. I'm no higher than a buffalo. And we're all the same. We all come from the same place." - Watson Whitford

              "I want this place to be beautiful. I want there to be clean water, clean air to breathe, to be healthy animals and healthy plants. Not just for my relatives that are here with us now, but for people that will be coming in the future that aren't even here yet." - Watson Whitford

              "Our traditional ways of ceremony are good... we don't talk down about other people's way of religion or talk down about the way other people pray. You know, because we want to be uplifting. We want to help each other." - Watson Whitford

              Special Offer

              Visit indigenousearth.org to receive an exclusive video prayer from Watson Whitford, guiding you in practicing mindful visitation to green spaces.

              Connect with Watson Whitford

              • Email: [email protected]
              • Instagram: @watson_whitford05
              • Role: Co-President of UNITY

                • Support UNITY

                UNITY (United National Indian Tribal Youth) supports Indigenous youth leadership across the nation. Your donation helps:

                • Support Indigenous youth programs
                • Preserve traditional knowledge
                • Foster environmental stewardship
                • Develop future leaders

                  • Donate at: unityinc.org/donate

                  Stay Connected

                  • Subscribe to our newsletter: indigenousearth.org
                  • Follow Indigenous Earth Community on Instagram at @frankoscarweaver

                    • Credits

                    • Host: Frank Oscar Weaver - Pai Tavytera - Tribe of Paraguay
                    • Guest: Watson Whitford -Navajo/ Chippewa Cree 
                    • Sound Engineer: Jake Kelch 

                      • This podcast acknowledges that many parks and natural areas are on ancestral Indigenous lands that have been stewarded by Native people for thousands of generations.

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