EPISODE · Aug 11, 2021 · 1H 24M
Seed banking, Sprouting, Transplanting & Doctoring with Deb Echo-Hawk (Pawnee)
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Deb Echo-Hawk is the Keeper of the Seeds for the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma Seed Preservation Program. They belief that the seeds that have sustained their Pawnee for hundreds of years should be a part of their daily diet. Deb works with her brothers Walter, Lance, and Roger, as well as the Nasharo Council of Chiefs, Cultural Committee and PSPP Team. The Project is unique as they have 18 volunteer gardeners from their tribal homeland in Nebraska and Kansas growing out their seeds in addition to local Oklahoma gardeners. The on-going story of their challenge to bring back their non-hybrid corn for the welfare of their people is promising.If you loved our classes in 2020, please consider rejoining us and sharing this with your friends. REGISTER: bit.ly/FirstFoods2021 First Foods Program is produced by Grinding Stone Collective and made possible through partnership with Green Feather Foundation, Her Many Voices Foundation, and support from community members like you!
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Deb Echo-Hawk is the Keeper of the Seeds for the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma Seed Preservation Program. They belief that the seeds that have sustained their Pawnee for hundreds of years should be a part of their daily diet. Deb works with her brothers Walter, Lance, and Roger, as well as the Nasharo Council of Chiefs, Cultural Committee and PSPP Team. The Project is unique as they have 18 volunteer gardeners from their tribal homeland in Nebraska and Kansas growing out their seeds in addition to local Oklahoma gardeners. The on-going story of their challenge to bring back their non-hybrid corn for the welfare of their people is promising.
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