Sacred Talks #2 - Lora Pennington (tsi sq̓ʷalʔalq̓ʷal)

26/06/2024 1h 9min Temporada 1 Episodio 1

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Episode Synopsis

Lora Pennington is an Upper Skagit tribal member and was a student of Vi Hilbert. Lora is a fluent lushootseed speaker and recalls plenty of Upper Skagit's history.

This episode covers A LOT of content. Lora & I cover the Upper Skagit history including the Boldt decision, and how that divided the tribes. We also discuss language revitalization and the importance of recognizing the differences between southern and northern dialects. Lora also recalls her relationship with her grandmother Vi Hilbert and shares advice to today's youth.