Indigenous people are the original stewards of the land and have an important role to play in our collective response and action to a changing climate. In this episode we’re diving into the importance of reciprocity, the role of Indigenous knowledge in modern stewardship, and the significance of empowering Indigenous youth to lead future environmental initiatives. 

Key Topics

• 01:24 - Indigenous perspectives on environmental stewardship and climate action
• 04:16 - Alberta-based examples of indigenous-led environmental stewardship
• 08:06 - The role of community in successful environmental initiatives
• 11:37 - Strategies for building meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities
• 16:18 - Empowering Indigenous youth to become leaders in environmental stewardship

Guest

Mackenzie Brown

Mackenzie is an Indigenous singer, drummer, storyteller, knowledge seeker, songwriter, artist, and Cree cultural ambassador. Mackenzie is also First Nations Cree from the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, though she currently live in Mohkinstsis, Calgary.

Resources Mentioned

Books:

• Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
• Mother Earth Plants for Health & Beauty: Indigenous Plants, Traditions, and Recipes by Carrie Armstrong

Podcasts:

• Unreserved (CBC)
• The Secret Life of Canada (CBC)

Organizations:

• Future Ancestors
• Indigenous Youth Roots
• We Matter

The What On EARTH Can We Do Podcast is a program of the Alberta Emerald Foundation, a registered charity with the unique mission of accelerating environmental excellence by identifying and celebrating Alberta’s visionary leaders and by sharing best practices through the power of compelling educational narratives. 

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