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There are fifty+ channels on YouTube bringing the voices of wisdom keepers to the fore, most publishers are indigenous communities. We support the sharing and preservation of sacred wisdom teachings, the very foundation of sustainability principles and practices, and offer Earthsayers as a "connecting tool" working towards the idea of One Voice through this special collection and other vidoes on Earthsayers such the series, Native Perspectives on Sustainability and special collections on Indigenous Elders Dr. David Courchene, Ilarion Merculief, and Dr. Robin Kimmerer, 

We are grateful to the individuals and organizations who are using the world wide web to present and spread the indigenous voices of wisdom.

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The Makah People - Washington, USA & British Columbia, Canada

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This video features the Makah People, an Indigenous group from Washington, USA, and British Columbia, Canada. Their name means "People Generous With Food" in the Salish language. The Makah Tribe has lived in the Neah Bay area for generations and is federally recognized as the Makah Indian Tribe.

The Makah community invites you to explore their culture and history. Historically, they lived in five principal winter villages along the Pacific Ocean and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, with a population estimated between 2000-4000. Today, around 1500 Makah people reside in Neah Bay. For more information, visit the Makah Tribal Council.


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