Queering the Landscape: Indigenous Perspectives on the Spiritual Ecology of Kinship, Land, and Responsibility
Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines
June 1st, 2019 | Brava Theater Center, San Francisco Original Post by: Chacruna
[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF0nQXxFNtE&list=PLUJAOR2jnJ8HqUZ3MXq4h7jnM2_NjoYan&index=2 ]
Lecture by Kanyon Sayers-Roods, Indian Canyon Two-Spirit Society, Yelamu (aka SF) & Ohlone Territory (Bay Area) I am from the Indian Canyon band of Mutsun-Ohlone peoples and I am a community voice for the Association of Ramaytush Ohlone people, the lineal descendants of Yelamu (now San Francisco), the original people before contact. I offer an opening song and reminder of the importance of land acknowledgments and inclusion of Indigenous peoples in regard to futures decisions impacting our communities, the environment, and our future. I offer an indigenous, two-spirit perspective on the ecology of the land we stand on. As stewards of the land, we have a responsibility to our environment, always thinking ahead seven generations. I will talk about traditional ecological knowledge and respect for the plants and their abilities and the importance of recognizing native communities and seeking their blessing. The focus of my work is on offering opportunities to share indigenous perspectives and making a difference in the lives of others by sharing my life experiences and knowledge about California’s Native Americans, today’s common practices, and sacred site protections. kanyonkonsulting.com
