JESSICA & SAMMY MATSAW OF SHOSHONE-BANNOCK TRIBES DISCUSS THEIR CONSERVATION WORK

Описание: “I think when you include native communities who have managed these lands, since time immemorial, you're going to come across systems that have been proven to be successful. There was a time where we were living with the salmon as equals and even more so where we considered them to be more important than human beings. I think just having that space and even making some elbow space for native communities to speak and let you know what is important to them, is really a good way to start moving toward meaningful change.” - Jessica Matsaw, @river.newe

In case you missed the LIVE conversation with Jessica & Sammy Matsaw on January 15th, we pulled some of the highlights for you 💕 You can still watch the full film, River of Return, directed by Skip Armstrong, and support their work to reconnect Indigenous youth with their ancestral lands and waters at https://rivernewe.org/.

Since our conversation, a historic proposal has been put forward to restore the Snake River and build a new vision for the Northwest. You can take action to support a collaborative process to help wild salmon populations, protect endangered orcas, and honor commitments to Northwest Tribes by urging Congress to work together on legislation now: https://act.nrdc.org/letter/5528-pnw-...

Watch the full film, River of Return:    • River of Return