Know the Stories of Place

In this episode, Julie sits down with her nephew David Harrelson (he/him) — Cultural Resources Department Manager for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and a tribal member with 22 years of service — for one of those rare conversations that moves easily between the personal and the profound.David talks about what summer camp taught him about leadership, why eight years as a wildland firefighter changed how he thinks about land management, and why he believes most of Oregon's public lands are dangerously undermanaged. He shares the indigenous philosophy of "may we have enough to share," the Edo-period Japanese concept of "just enough," and three practical strategies for staying grounded in community work without burning out.He also introduces amaa Wines — his self-described "ultimate side quest" — and why he believes Oregon's world-class wine region is missing a crucial voice.His closing advice: know the stories of the place you call home. Start with the indigenous ones.Connect with David and his work:Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde: grandronde.orgChachalu Museum & Cultural Center: chachalu.orgamaa Wines: amaawine.comInstagram: @amaawines