Indigenous people are the original stewards of the land and have an important role to play in our collective response and action to a changing climate. In this episode we’re diving into the importance of reciprocity, the role of Indigenous knowledge in modern stewardship, and the significance of empowering Indigenous youth to lead future environmental initiatives. Key Topics01:24 - Indigenous perspectives on environmental stewardship and climate action04:16 - Alberta-based examples of indigenous-led environmental stewardship08:06 - The role of community in successful environmental initiatives11:37 - Strategies for building meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities16:18 - Empowering Indigenous youth to become leaders in environmental stewardshipGuestMackenzie BrownMackenzie is an Indigenous singer, drummer, storyteller, knowledge seeker, songwriter, artist, and Cree cultural ambassador. Mackenzie is also First Nations Cree from the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, though she currently live in Mohkinstsis, Calgary.Resources MentionedBooks:Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererMother Earth Plants for Health & Beauty: Indigenous Plants, Traditions, and Recipes by Carrie ArmstrongPodcasts:Unreserved (CBC)The Secret Life of Canada (CBC)Organizations:Future AncestorsIndigenous Youth RootsWe MatterThe What On EARTH Can We Do Podcast is a program of the Alberta Emerald Foundation, a registered charity with the unique mission of accelerating environmental excellence by identifying and celebrating Alberta’s visionary leaders and by sharing best practices through the power of compelling educational narratives. Want to help keep this podcast going? Consider donating! https://emeraldfoundation.ca/donate/Follow Us:Website: Emerald FoundationTwitter: @AlbertaEmeraldInstagram: @AlbertaEmeraldThank You to Our Sponsors: A big thank you to our sponsors who make this podcast possible: Capital Power, Government of Alberta, the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta, Pathways Alliance, City of Edmonton, TD Friends of the Environment, and City of CalgaryDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by...

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