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How Being One with the Land Can Bring Us Together

Offered By: TEDx via YouTube

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Explore a TEDx talk by Maxine Bruce, Territorial Stewardship Manager and elected leader for the Lil'wat Nation, as she challenges listeners to connect with the land using traditional wisdom and modern technologies. Discover how the Lil'wat people's 5,500-year-old knowledge can be combined with contemporary approaches to combat climate change. Learn about Bruce's role in overseeing salmon stock assessment, environmental monitoring, and archaeological field studies. Gain insights into her responsibilities as an elected official, including chairing boards and committees, serving as President of the Lil'wat Nation's corporate arm, and managing Economic Development & Restorative Justice portfolios. Understand the importance of being "Ucwalmicw Tmicw" (one with the land) and how this perspective can unite people in addressing environmental challenges.

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How being one with the land can bring us together | Maxine Bruce | TEDxWhistler


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