Part II: Stewards of the Land: Native American Women in America’s Public Land
The part II of this project has explored the history of our public land through the eyes of American Indian women and how they continue to play a significant role as the stewards of the land to protect our parks’ natural and cultural resources today. I visited parks such as Olympic in Washington, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, Badlands National Park in South Dakota and Alcatraz Island in Golden Gate National Recreation Area in California. Read the blog and learn the true history of our parks from the Native American women's perspective and how these women have changed me to make a difference in the world.-
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Denali National Park: Self-reflection #2 – New perspectives
I still remember clearly when I first learned about national parks of the United States. I was 17. My parents showed us a BBC TV show on “Winter in the Yellowstone National Park.” In the show, I saw the buffalos covered … Continue reading
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Denali National Park: Self-reflection #1 – New conversations
I spent two weeks off from my project and created a time and space in the quiet backcountry of Denali and Grand Teton National Park to reflect my experiences with Gwich’in nation. In this process, I had many new conversations … Continue reading
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Arctic Wildlife Refuge: Interview with Gwich’in Girls and Women
“Protect” – more than 200 people gathered to spell this word, a porcupine caribou antler and the threatened Yukon River Salmon with their bodies on the bank of the Porcupine River during the Gwich’in gathering. The aerial art sends a … Continue reading
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Arctic Wildlife Refuge: Fort Yukon
2010 Gwich’in gathering has began in Fort Yukon, Alaska today. The theme is “Unity Through Our Cultural/Traditional Values For Our Sovereign Success.” Gwich’in people have been gathering as a nation for a long time. Once this tradition discontinued after they … Continue reading
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Arctic Wildlife Refuge: Interview with Sarah James
I have never spent this much time to listen to stories from Native Americans. Had I ever tried to seek out this opportunity? No, not really, until I met Jamie last month in Olympic National Park. This last eight days … Continue reading
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Arctic Wildlife Refuge: July 5th – John Fredson Day in Arctic Village
Today is a very special day. July 5th is more important for Arctic Village Gwich’in than July 4th. People in Venetie and Arctic Village call July 5th “John Fredson Day” and celebrate this day by making a big feast and … Continue reading
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Fairbanks to Arctic Village
Arctic Village – you can’t really go further north than this place to find any human settlement except Inuit in the United States. I arrived at the small airport of Wright Air Service in Fairbanks. I met Mr. Bursiel, the … Continue reading
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Olympic National Park: Interview with Jamie Valadez
Jamie Valadez, a Lower Elwha Klallam cultural teacher and activist welcomed me into her arms last Sunday. For a week, Jamie shared her life with me. She introduced me to many of her community members. Those include Adeline and Elaine, … Continue reading
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Olympic National Park: In the Silver Moon on the full moon night
Silver Moon is a name of my new home – a rustic and cute little cabin that Olympic Park Institute generously provided me. When I arrived at Olympic Park Institute yesterday, everyone welcomed me and provided me everything I need … Continue reading
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Taking off
Every adventure is exciting but this one is exceptional. They are waiting – those remarkable women scientists and activists in the national parks – for their stories of protecting our parks to be told. I am simply excited about this … Continue reading
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