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First-ever Indigenous Earth Day Summit
Highlights
Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Mich.
April 22-23, 2008
The summit was a two-day event to gather and discuss ideas on how to obtain and share traditional ecological knowledge from Indigenous elders and to put it to practical use.
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Jim Northrup, author, elder and activist, delivers opening welcome. |
Kenn Pitawanakwat, Northern Michigan University, and Howard Kimewon, University of Michigan. |
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Rich Sgarlotti with students from the Hannahville Indian School. |
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Garry Morning Star Raven (Anishinaabe) from Manitoba, traditional teacher, Ravens Creek Ventures. |
John Hunter (Gamilaraay), Australia, Traditional Knowledge Revival Pathways. |
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Brad Lewis, Australia, Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. |
Barry Hunter (Djabaguy), with the Aboriginal Australian Delegation. |
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Indigenous Earth Day Summit participants. |
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Victor Steffensen performing on the didgeridoo. |
NMU faculty, staff, students and community members with presenters. |
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Brad Lewis, Dave Anthony, Victor Steffensen, Barry Hunter and John Hunter. |
Brad Lewis, April Lindala and Victor Steffensen on Sugarloaf overlooking Lake Superior. |
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Rev. Lynn Hubbard and others participating in the Earth Day Music Jam. |
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Earth Day Music Jam singers and musicians. |
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