Know Your People

How do we carry culture forward? Sometimes, it begins with knowing where—and who—we come from. 

In this episode of Wisdom Keepers, Carrie Rose shares stories from her childhood on California’s Tule River Reservation, where she learned to hunt, gather, weave, and speak her people’s language. Through stories of survival, connection to homeland, and community, she reflects on the importance of knowing your people and carrying culture and tradition forward. 

In this episode, you’ll hear about: 

-Growing up on the Tule River Reservation 

-Traditional skills including hunting, gathering, weaving, and language

-The connection between people, culture, and homeland 

-Stories of survival and community 

-The importance of carrying cultural knowledge across generations 

About the Wisdom Keeper 

Carrie Rose is a member of the Tule River community who shares teachings and stories rooted in cultural traditions, connection to homeland, language, and community. 

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About the Music   

Stories can be shared in all kinds of ways, including through song. In theWisdom Keepers series, you’ll notice the enchanting vocal and flute melodies from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bear Fox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mignon Geli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, inspired by the language, traditions, and stories of the Mohawk Nation. These songs reflect the messages, spirit and wisdom passed down from their ancestors and through today’s generations.   

Acknowledgement: Wisdom Keepers highlights the essential role of Indigenous and community leadership in conservation. The series was co-produced by Annabelle Le Jeune and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raine Media,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with additional production support provided by Eric Noyes and Ximena Marquez Abbona. We extend our gratitude to the Elders and their support networks for their thoughtful review and contributions throughout the production process.  

Photo credit: ©Carrie Rose