The Importance of Indigenous Storytelling and Oral Traditions

Gabi James, Samirah Aziz, Jake Mier

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A conversation about how language is tied to culture and the necessity of speaking Indigenous languages including an interview with Heather Bruegl, the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Director of Cultural Affairs

Key ideas spoken on:

1. Unlearning standardized history is critical for  reclaiming Indigenous histories and truths
2. Language is an integral part of Indigenous life and history, which spans the past, present, and future