Rev. M. Kalani Souza explains the Hawaiian take on the 7th generation principle, and how we all need to keep future generations in mind with the decisions we make now.
This clip was part of a presentation titled, “Pacific Connections: Indigenous Approaches to Climate Change from Tanax Amix to Aotearoa” that took place in the Indigenous Forum at the 2017 National Bioneers Conference.
Indigeneity is a Native-led Program within Bioneers/Collective Heritage Institute that promotes indigenous knowledge and approaches to solve the earth’s most pressing environmental and social issues through respectful dialogue.
Since 1990, Bioneers has acted as a fertile hub of social and scientific innovators with practical and visionary solutions for the world’s most pressing environmental and social challenges.
Since the 1970’s Majuli islander Jadav Payeng has been planting trees in order to save his island. To date he has single handedly planted a forest larger than Central Park NYC. His forest has transformed what was once a barren wasteland, into a lush oasis.
Humble yet passionate and philosophical about his work. Payeng takes us on a journey into his incredible forest.
We’ve spent 100 years growing a tinderbox across the West. Now it’s wildfire season. An indigenous tradition that’s been used for millennia might be a solution. Sources and resources: Emily Washines, Frank Kanawha Lake, Reese Lolley, Hilary Franz, Dina Gilio-Whitaker
