Great talk on Native American involvement and perspectives by Brook this morning at #SERCAL .

The following is quoted from, 'The surprising history of sweet potato pie that will make you think twice about pumpkin.' By Erin Canty on UpWorthy on 11.18.16

The following is quoted from, 'The surprising history of sweet potato pie that will make you think twice about pumpkin.' By Erin Canty on UpWorthy on 11.18.16

The following is quoted from, 'The surprising history of sweet potato pie that will make you think twice about pumpkin.' By Erin Canty on UpWorthy on 11.18.16

I have found a love for sweet potatoe pies. When shopping at whole foods I saw a WHOLE HALF AN AISLE of different pumpkin purees. I only found a few lonely cans of sweet potato puree on the very bottom shelf on a random aisle, so I thought I'd make some apprication posts.

'We were powerful, and they were afraid.' Refering to colonialism of Canada - Freddie Campbell,
Global Hub Manager, Indigenous Clean Energy @FreddieHuppe
#Canada #métis MétisNationalCouncil

'Let's practice lateral kindness'[in refer to Lateral oppression, which is displaced violence directed against peers rather than oppressors] - Sharon Morin

Tell COP27: Climate Agreements shouldn't Destroy Rivers! #COP27 actionnetwork.org/petitions/unda…

All my social media accounts if you want to join me on multiple platforms.

'We belong to the land. The land does not belong to us.' Dane De Souza talking about a lesson he was taught.

'Climate change not only has a monetary cost, but a human cost...
We need more money place in prevention costs, instead of after the fact.' - Regional Chief Terry Tegee
#cop27 #FirstNations #Canada #climatefinance

The Yurok Tribe invites the community to watch the FERC hearing on the removal of the Klamath dams. At 7am tomorrow, the hearing will be broadcasted live in the community room at the Yurok HQ. The hearing represents a major milestone in the decades-long fight to remove the dams.

'We will not always win the case but we will make a change.' - ColettePichonBattle

'They can see the change. But we didn't have the power.' [In reference to those with community knowledge]
An amazing speaker
ColettePichonBattle

So glad that some COP27 attendees could hear the clear, holistic approach of Brook! She's dam* right about dams. UCSC_CoastalSciPol UCSC Grad Division

“Water is Life” “Dams are not the Solve-All of Clean Energy Solutions” Inspired by Yurok and Karuk scholar/scientist Brook and others from Colombia, DRC, Bolivia and California at a Rivers & Rights panel at #COP27 . Thanks for the connection Anne R Kapuscinski !

My regalia is not a 'costume'. Saying so is offensive and reductive. I am not playing dress up. My cap and jewelry have their own spirit and a deep connection to my cultural history. It is a part of my identity.

Meeting beautiful folks all over the world #cop27