How to Build Resilience in Challenging Times, and Restoring Our Pact with Nature
The stories we tell define who we are and how we see the world. What stories are we telling ourselves about the relationship we have with Nature, and how are these stories impacting our approach to the world around us? Join us for a conversation with filmmaker Sam Rose Phillips, who shares what she's learned by telling the stories that inspire her. Stories centered around conservation (with Sea Shepherd), wildlife protection throughout western Canada, and a growing grassroots movement led by indigenous communities to reshape our place in the world. Sam encourages us to learn from Nature and to approach difficulties with thoughtfulness and curiosity rather than fear and urgency. How we choose to respond to difficult questions makes all the difference.
What you can do today
Learn more about and experience Sam’s work at her website
Consider supporting the stories Sam is telling by joining her Patreon community
Connect with the Nuuchahnulth indigenous community in Sam’s area of western Canada to learn more about their work to preserve their lands
Learn more about Clayoquot Action, and the indigenous communities protecting wild salmon, and lend your support
Challenge
Find a film, series, book, or other material that you’re drawn to which tells stories of Nature, wildlife, conservation, Native experience, or anything that inspires you. Notice how whatever material you choose impacts your view of the world, and our role in taking ownership over our relationship with the Earth.
Resources
Tribalparks.com, the website for the tribal park initiative in the Tla-o-qui-aht territory of western Canada
PBS News Hour segment and article focused on returning national parks to Native peoples
Nov, 2021 Guardian article about first Native American to be appointed to lead the U.S. National Park Service, and what the reaction has been from indigenous communities and others
May, 2021 Atlantic article proposing a return of national parks to Native peoples