Episode 2

Steve Nitah, Dene, mentor and guardian of the land.

Published on: 4th February, 2023

https://www.nature4justice.earth/

http://www.landoftheancestors.ca/



Thaidene Nèné a national treasure of Canada. This land has nurtured and inspired countless generations of Dènesuhné.


"For the well-being of future generations, our way of life

needs to be exercised, nurtured, and passed on".



My conversation with Steve covered:


1. How is indigenous knowledge transferred to society

today?



2. How can we face the devastating facts of impact on

climate and still have hope



3. What is the leadership doing today to mitigate climate impact



Hope you enjoyed our conversation with Steve Nitah. 



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