Episode #39 of the Ground Shots Podcast features a conversation with Dan Nanamkin.
Photograph by Jade Beall
Dan Nanamkin is from the Chief Joseph Band Of Wallowa, Nez Perce, and Colville Confederated Tribes of Washington State has been an advocate/teacher for indigenous culture, community unity, youth empowerment, racial equality, and peace for several decades. Prior to Standing Rock, Dan took one of the leads in helping to restore ancient canoe culture of the northwest plateau tribes, the River Warriors. This inspired him further to connect with the Water, something that led him to Standing Rock. He endured months of peaceful front line action at Standing Rock from September 2016 until March 2017. Dan has since traveled across the nation speaking with his two dogs and band, the One Tribe Movement. Dan advocates for people to be better informed, to get more involved, to resist racism and violence, and to support the movement to protect Mother Earth. He is a public presenter, musician and author who remains active in bringing forth awareness of Native culture. His mission is to connect modern day people with the traditions that are still absolutely relevant and critical to life today. Dan hopes to bring back traditional knowledge of the earth/plants/medicines and survival in a way to encourage healing, wellness and respect for balance with Mother Earth and all living things.
In this conversation with Dan, we talk about:
Dan's Sovereignty Camp skill-share project which focuses on educating native youth about traditional skills
how Sovereignty Camp started and Dan's motivations for the project
what skills are taught at the camps
why creating an educational alternative for native youth away from mainstream schooling that includes a focus on cultural education is important
the importance of indigenous led skills-shares
why land skills are important for indigenous sovereignty
Dan's visions for the future of the camps and his land project
how folks can support Dan's sovereignty camp project
Links:
Dan’s website, where you can learn more about him and Sovereignty Camp: https://www.nanamkin.com/
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Theme music: 'Sweat and Splinters' by Mother Marrow
Interstitial Music: ‘Our Bodies Are Water’ by Holy River (formerly Lobo Marino)
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https://lobomarino.bandcamp.com/music
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Hosted by: Kelly Moody
Produced by: Kelly Moody and Opia Creative
