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Hype for the Future 146G: Lewis County, Idaho
Overview Much of the area to the east of the City of Lewiston and, in turn, Nez Perce County is home to the Nez Perce Reservation, with the community of Nezperce serving as the county seat in spite of the Native American reservation. Today, the communities of Lewis County are associated with the Nez Perce, while the City of Lewiston is associated with a separate county named Nez Perce to the west.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/26/hype-for-the-future-146g-lewis-county-idaho/
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Hype for the Future 80D: More on the Palouse Region
Introduction The Palouse region specifically refers to a bi-state (sometimes tri-state) region around southeastern Washington and the central-to-southern Idaho Panhandle. Within the region, landscapes are generally hillier rather than mountainous as with the vast majority of regions elsewhere within either state or even the surrounding areas. The most notable of the places within the region is the City of Pullman, Washington, home to Washington State University (WSU). Asotin County Located […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/19/hype-for-the-future-80d-more-on-the-palouse-region/
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The Enduring Harvest: Reshaping Food Systems on Turtle Island
Posted on November 13, 2025
"On Turtle Island, the land now largely known as North America, traditional food harvesting is far more than a means of sustenance; it is the very bedrock of cultural identity, spiritual connection, and sovereign resilience for Indigenous peoples. For millennia, before the arrival of European colonizers, communities across this vast continent thrived on intricate systems of hunting, fishing, gathering, and agriculture, guided by a profound understanding of the land and its cycles. This #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge (#TEK), passed down through countless generations, represents a sophisticated science of sustainability, reciprocity, and interconnectedness that continues to shape modern efforts to reclaim and revitalize Indigenous foodways.
"The concept of Turtle Island itself is rooted in creation stories shared by many Indigenous nations, where a giant turtle forms the foundation of the world. This narrative underscores an inherent and sacred relationship between people and the land—a relationship that mandates stewardship rather than domination. Traditional harvesting practices are not merely about taking from the land, but about participating in a continuous cycle of giving and receiving, ensuring the health of both the ecosystem and the community.
A Tapestry of Traditional Foods
"Across Turtle Island, the diversity of traditional food systems reflects the continent’s varied ecosystems. In the Pacific Northwest, the #salmon run is not just a seasonal event but the pulse of life itself. Nations like the #NezPerce, #Kwakwakawakw, and #Haida have relied on salmon for thousands of years, developing complex fishing techniques, preservation methods, and ceremonies that honor the fish as a sacred relative.
" 'Salmon is our first food, our medicine, our economy, and our culture,' states a representative from the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission. However, the construction of #dams, #logging, and #IndustrialPollution have severely impacted salmon populations, disrupting a lifeline for these communities. Despite these challenges, nations are actively working on habitat restoration, dam removal advocacy, and culturally informed fisheries management to bring the salmon home.
"On the vast plains, the #bison (or buffalo) was once the lifeblood of nations such as the #Lakota, #Cheyenne, and #Blackfeet. Millions roamed freely, providing not only food but also shelter, tools, and spiritual guidance. Every part of the animal was utilized, embodying a profound respect for its sacrifice.
"European #colonization, driven by a deliberate policy to destroy Indigenous economies and cultures, led to the near extinction of the bison, reducing their numbers from an estimated 30-60 million to a mere few hundred by the late 19th century. Today, through initiatives like the InterTribal Buffalo Council, Indigenous nations are reintroducing bison to tribal lands, a powerful act of cultural and ecological restoration. 'Bringing the buffalo back is bringing our people back,' remarks Ervin Carlson, former president of the InterTribal Buffalo Council. "It’s healing, it’s hope, it’s sovereignty."
Read more (archived version):
https://archive.ph/BLZiA#SolarPunkSunday #TraditionalFoods #TribalFoodSovereignty #NativeAmericanMonth
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NativeAmericanFoodSovereignty #DecolonizeYourDiet #AnimalProducts #BuffaloHarvest -
#WabanakiAlliance and #NezPerce present “Covenant of the Salmon People” and panel 4/18/24
Sunlight Media Collective April 21, 2024
Video of Panel Discussion:
Film site:
https://covenantofthesalmonpeople.com
About section:
https://covenantofthesalmonpeople.com/about
#WaterIsLife #NativeAmericanActivists #LandBack #ProtectTheSacred #Maine #PacificNorthwest #IndigenousNews
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hayash chxi kʰul san!(Happy New Years!)
The way we behave politically, socially, economically and ecologically isn't working, says community organizer and activist Tai Simpson. Sharing the creation myth of her Nez Perce tribe, she advocates for a return to the "old ways" guided by Indigenous wisdom that emphasize balance, community and the importance of intergenerational storytelling in order to protect what's sacred.