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Scha'nexw Elhtal'nexw Salmon People: Preserving a Way of Life

Season 8 Episode 15 | 1hr 02m 24s

Despite wildfire smoke and a depleting fishery, Lummi families fish for sockeye salmon. The film, which explores the deep spiritual and cultural connection between the Lummi and salmon, lifts values of respect, gratitude and sharing as they are passed onto the next generation. Through the Scha'nexw Elhtal'nexw, the Salmon People, we learn that protecting salmon and this lifeway is a full-time job.

Aired: 11/03/24 | Expires: 12/04/24
Major funding for Local, USA provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Illustrating the power and success of peaceful student-led protests at HBCUs.
Young Black men seek wisdom from an older generation, hoping to avoid becoming another statistic.
Young Black men seek wisdom from an older generation, hoping to avoid becoming another statistic.
Overlooked since the 1970s, abstract artist Peter Bradley reflects on life and shares his process.
Overlooked since the 1970s, abstract artist Peter Bradley reflects on life and shares his process.
A female photographer struggles to navigate diverging roles as good mother and acclaimed artist.
A female photographer struggles to navigate diverging roles as good mother and acclaimed artist.
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Women leaders reclaim for their right to share the indigenous practice of controlled burning.
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