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Special Collection
Students from American Indian Tribal Colleges interview Elders, other students, and community members to provide a Native American perspective on climate change and its effects on their communities.
Funding for Where Words Touch the Earth is provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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|---|---|---|
Native Student Filmmakers Focus on Climate ChangeIn this video segment adapted from Haskell Indian Nations University, student filmmakers explain why it is important to them to make a video about climate change. |
6-12 |
Video |
Overstepping Mother Earth's BoundariesHave we overstepped Mother Earth's boundaries? What are the consequences? In this video segment adapted from Haskell Indian Nations University, hear a Native perspective on our relationship with the natural environment. |
3-12 |
Video |
Reconnecting with Your EnvironmentIn this media-rich activity designed for teacher professional development, take a nature walk to observe aspects of your local environment, then plan an activity for students that will help them better understand their own surroundings and how they interact the natural world. |
6-12 |
Teacher Activity |
Salmon Move into Deeper WatersFor generations, Native Americans have depended on their observations of nature for their survival. In this video segment adapted from Northwest Indian College, an Elder recalls how fishermen suspected the water was warming after observing salmon retreating to deeper waters. |
6-12 |
Video |
Salmon Population DepletedIn this video segment adapted from Northwest Indian College, Lummi Elders explain how a decline in the availability of salmon reflects a threatened environment that must in some way be protected. |
6-12 |
Video |
Sense of Smell Leads Salmon HomeThis video segment adapted from Northwest Indian College reveals how Native American life and knowledge is connected to natural cycles. |
6-12 |
Video |
Warmer Water Kills Salmon EggsIn this video segment adapted from Northwest Indian College, a Native American Elder explains her observation that a temperature rise of just 3°F is killing salmon eggs. |
6-12 |
Video |
WetlandsIn this video segment adapted from Haskell Indian Nations University, learn about the spiritual role and ecological function of the wetlands adjacent to the university's campus. |
6-12 |
Video |
Witnessing Environmental ChangesIn this video segment adapted from Haskell Indian Nations University, meet Elders who describe dramatic changes that they have witnessed in their local environments. |
3-12 |
Video |
