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Native Perspectives on Sustainability

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The videos in this collection were produced by Dr. David Hall of Portland State University as part of a series of interviews he conducted in the bioregion of Salmon Nation. Here is a rich heritage and modern day presence of diverse indigenous cultures and Dr. Hall's project sought to engage and more deeply understand Native perspectives on the subject of sustainability, in terms of the following:  

More information on Dr. Hall's project is available at nativeperspectives.net.
Related special collections include Wisdom Keepers, The Natural Way, Rights of Mother Nature Conference, and Wisdom from the Origins Conference hosted by the SEED Graduate Institute.
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Use of the Term Sustainability - Larry Merculieff

Excerpt of an interview with Larry Merculieff (Aleut) from the Native Perspectives on Sustainability project (www.nativeperspectives.net). Merculieff critiques the use and meaning of the term "sustainability," and he speaks to the potential for human beings to draw upon our inherent intelligence to live in alignment with all of creation.

EarthSayers David Hall, Ph.D.; Larry Merculieff

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