Season 1: Tending Nature

"Tending Nature" shines a light on the environmental knowledge of indigenous peoples across California by exploring how they have actively shaped and tended the land for millennia, in the process developing a deep understanding of plant and animal life. The series examines how humans are necessary to live in balance with nature and how traditional practices can inspire a new generation.

Video thumbnail: Tending Nature Healing the Body with United Indian Health Service

Tending Nature

Healing the Body with United Indian Health Service

A new generation is jump starting several food sovereignty programs across California.

Healing the Body with United Indian Health Service

Video thumbnail: Tending Nature Tribal Hunting with the Pit River Peoples

Tending Nature

Tribal Hunting with the Pit River Peoples

The Pit River Tribe in Northeast California are reviving traditional hunting practices.

Tribal Hunting with the Pit River Peoples

Video thumbnail: Tending Nature Decolonizing Cuisine with Mak-'amham

Tending Nature

Decolonizing Cuisine with Mak-'amham

Ohlone chefs Louis Trevino and Vincent Medina are revitalizing Ohlone language and food.

Decolonizing Cuisine with Mak-'amham

Video thumbnail: Tending Nature Protecting the Coast with the Tolowa Dee-ni'

Tending Nature

Protecting the Coast with the Tolowa Dee-ni'

The Tolowa Dee-ni' are reviving traditional harvesting of shellfish on the Smith River.

Protecting the Coast with the Tolowa Dee-ni'