Extras
An Oral History of the Klamath Salmon Wars
The Yurok Tribe experienced a government crackdown on tribal salmon fishing rights.
An Oral History of the Klamath Salmon Wars
"Tending the Wild" shines light on the knowledge of indigenous peoples across California.
Tending The Wild (Trailer)
Kat High on Establishing Native Gardening Areas
Native people's knowledge of plants and their uses is open to everyone willing to learn.
Kat High on Establishing Native Gardening Areas
Gerald Clarke Jr. on Honoring Native Weaving Traditions
Cahuilla Artist Gerald Clarke Jr. honors his Native American heritage in his work.
Gerald Clarke Jr. on Honoring Native Weaving Traditions
Sage LaPena on Traditional Native American Herbalism
Herbalist Sage LaPena explains that a resurgence of traditional medicinal practices.
Sage LaPena on Traditional Native American Herbalism
Craig Torres on Reviving Native Food Practices
Craig Torres of Chia Cafe Collective talks about how to phase out harmful elements of diet
Craig Torres on Reviving Native Food Practices
Barbara Drake on Preserving Native Plants
Barbara Drake talks about what has been lost by separating native people from their land.
Barbara Drake on Preserving Native Plants
Pomo Basket Weaver Mabel McKay Gives a Lesson
Basket weaver, tradition healer, and activist Mabel McKay speaking to a classroom.
Pomo Basket Weaver Mabel McKay Gives a Lesson
The Life of Pomo Basket Weaver Mabel McKay
Basket weaver, tradition healer, and activist Mabel McKay speaking to a classroom.
The Life of Pomo Basket Weaver Mabel McKay
A History of the Pomo People in California
The Pomo people have been in California for millennia.
A History of the Pomo People in California
Willard Carlson on Protecting the Klamath River
Yurok Tribe member Willard Carlson discusses protecting the Klamath River.
Willard Carlson on Protecting the Klamath River
Why People Shouldn't Exploit Native Plants
Nicholas Hummingbird is a persuasive spokesperson for native plants.
Why People Shouldn't Exploit Native Plants
Tima Link on Revitalizing Native Basketry Traditions
Native culture still exists in California, it's just harder to find.
Tima Link on Revitalizing Native Basketry Traditions
Native Peoples on Gathering and Tending Their Landcape
Basketry has been described as the pinnacle of Californian indigenous culture.
Native Peoples on Gathering and Tending Their Landcape
Ron Goode on Restoring Cultural Burning
Ron Goode talks about why native people use fire to shape and draw out the power of nature
Ron Goode on Restoring Cultural Burning
Pergish Carlson on the Importance of the Klamath River
Yurok Tribe member Pergish Carlson started the Blue Creek Guide Service in 2004.
Pergish Carlson on the Importance of the Klamath River
Lois Conner Bohna on Why the Forest Needs Fire
Lois Conner Bohna, "The Acorn Lady," stresses that fire "creates new life."
Lois Conner Bohna on Why the Forest Needs Fire
The Yurok, Karuk, and Hupa peoples have maintained a close relationship with the Klamath.
Keeping the River
Suppressed for over a century, indigenous cultural burning is still practiced today.