Norma Jacobs Pt 2. How Colonization Effects Haudenosaunee Environment

This episode features Richard Mitchell (Mohawk Nation, Wolf Clan), where we discuss different teachings throughout his lifetime from growing up in Akwesasne, and from other past knowledge holders. 

In this episode we chat with Peggy Pike Thompson (Mohawk, Turtle Clan) from Akwesasne, about her her own environmental experience, and knowledge. 

Within this episode we learn from knowledge holder Leroy "Jock" Hill, Cayuga, Bear Clan, from Six Nations of the Grand River territory. We learn about how Haudenosaunee earth knowledge is intertwined with all aspects of Haudenosaunee culture.

In this episode I sit down and talk with Neil Patterson Jr (Tuscarora, Bear Clan) and discuss different environmental changes, and the science behind those changes. 

In this episode we interview Christine Abrams (Tonawanda Seneca, Beaver) and Grandell Logan (Tonawanda Seneca, Snipe), about their resistance against GCEDC (Genessee County Economic Development Center) and the STAMP (Science and Technology  Advancement Manufacturing Park) project. And how STAMP has a negative impact on their environment and the earth. 

In this episode we sit down with Rick Hill (Tuscarora, Beaver Clan), to discuss Haudenosaunee Knowledge of the earth, and climate change, and what he has learned from his years of research and working with elders who have now passed on.

In this episode we will sit down with Vince Schiffert (Tuscarora, Turtle Clan) a gardener, forager, hunter, language learner, and retired teacher, talking about what he's noticed change with the environment throughout the years. 

In this episode we hear from Wendy Gonyea (Onondaga, Beaver Clan) about her knowledge and experiences of growing up, and living on the Onondaga Nation Territory. 

We sit down with Haudenosaunee Elder Oren Lyons (Onondaga Faithkeeper, Wolf Clan), looking back at how times, and the earth has changed. 

In this episode we are back with Norma Jacobs, diving deeper into how colonization has affected Haudenosaunee society, and their connection to the environment.