Episode 26

Water is Sacred Tu' de'gha' Conference Part 1

WHAT

August 1st to 3rd in 2024, Keepers of the water partnered with

Kátł’odeeche First Nation and the Canadian Association of Physicians for

the Environment (CAPE), to hold the Water is Sacred Conference, in

Katlodeeche First Nation.

The conference looked within First Nations communities for guidance from

traditional knowledge Keepers, for direction and solutions for watershed

management within their territories. Keepers of the Water offers our

support in uplifting Traditional Indigenous Knowledge as the path forward

for solutions to fossil fuel-driven climate change chaos.

WHO

Jesse Stoeppler is a Gitxsan land steward, co-executive director of the

Skeena Watershed Coalition and Deputy Chief of the Hagwilget First

Nation.

Stoeppler believes that mobilizing this traditional knowledge will benefit his

community’s economy and the environment. “Throughout thousands of

years of human history, someone has faced the same problems our

communities are facing now and has found a solution,” says Stoeppler.

“Our future is in our past. Our people saw value in the hazelnut and

practiced stewardship of the land. The flora and fauna in the area were

able to thrive in that environment. Understanding this can support food

sovereignty in our communities.”

MUSIC

Song: Embrace

Composer: Sappheiros

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Episode 25 - Indigenous Bear Teachings - Jeff Wastesicoot, part 3

What - In numerous Indigenous cultures, the Bear, or Muskwa, holds

profound significance. Numerous narratives and teachings delve into

the importance of bear wisdom, medicines, and lodges. The bear

imparts many lessons through its way of life, with courage standing

out as one of the most significant teachings. Join Keepers of The

Water as Jeff Wastesicoot explores Bear teachings…

Who - In episode 25 we hear Jeff Wastesicoot is currently an adjunct

professor with the University of Mantioba. He currently serves on the

thesis committee that guides the research to the candidates, as they

explore spirituality and laws as they relate to Nehiyew (Cree)

governance.

Jeff continues to dedicate much of his time to helping people

overcome personal challenges through ceremonies, traditional

medicines and counseling. He has dedicated his life to the

preservation of the Nehiyew language and culture. Jeff recognizes the

spirit within the tongue, as he interprets the parables within the

Nehiyew language. He is recognized in the acknowledged among the

First Nations community as a spiritual leader and traditional healer.

The stories told to him in the Nehiyew language through ceremony

and consult with the Elders remain, and he in turn, continues to

promote this knowledge with other Nations throughout Canada. Jeff

resides in Onihcikiskwapiwin Cree Nation with his wife Shelly, their

children and Charlie.

Music -

Song: Way Home

Composer: Tokyo Music Walker

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Episode 24 - Indigenous Bear Teachings - Dr. Kevin

wâsakâyâsiw Lewis, part 2

What - In numerous Indigenous cultures, the Bear, or Muskwa,

holds profound significance. Numerous narratives and teachings

delve into the importance of bear wisdom, medicines, and lodges.

The bear imparts many lessons through its way of life, with

courage standing out as one of the most significant teachings.

Join Keepers of The Water as Dr. Kevin wâsakâyâsiw Lewis

explores Bear teachings…

Who - In episode 24 we hear Dr. Kevin wâsakâyâsiw Lewis is a

nêhiyaw (Plains Cree) instructor, researcher and writer.

Dr. Lewis has worked with higher learning institutions within the

Prairie Provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta in the

areas of Cree Language Development and Instructional

methodologies.

For the past 15 years, Dr. Lewis has been working with

community schools in promoting land and language-based

education and is founder of kâniyâsihk Culture Camps a non-

profit organization focused on holistic community well-being and

co-developer of Land-Based Cree Immersion School kâ-nêyâsihk

mîkiwâhpa.

Dr. Lewis is from Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation in Treaty 6

Territory.

Music -

Song: Good Day To Die, Composer: Miguel Johnson

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UCenTwNA8ioN37RD7bfNSUpA, License: Creative Commons (BY 3.0)

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