Episode 31: Celebrating architects of abundance: A conversation with Lyla June Johnston

Indigenous poet, scholar, musician, and community organizer Dr. Lyla June Johnston joins Sara Jolena to share about her dissertation, "Architects of abundance: indigenous regenerative food and land management systems and the excavation of hidden history".

1:33 - Introducing Dr. Lyla June
3:38 - Introducing Lyla's PhD dissertation - Architects of abundance: indigenous regenerative food and land management systems and the excavation of hidden history.
13:48 - "What are the value systems that you found throughout multiple indigenous communities of turtle island?"
21:00 - Stories, myths, and values
44:34  - Return land. Return land management control to indigenous communities.
53:00 - "Land back is a way to not only heal the soil but to heal the soul of our country ."
1:08 - On joy
1:16:06 -  Living in Celebration

Further resources

Download  - Lyla June’s thesis Architects of abundance: indigenous regenerative food and land management systems and the excavation of hidden history

Watch - Architects of Abundance: Indigenous Regenerative Food Systems and the Excavation of Hidden History: UC Santa Cruz Arts, Lectures, and Entertainment

Watch - 3000-year-old solutions to modern problems | Lyla June | TEDxKC

Visit - Lyla June's website - includes articles, music videos, and related updates

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Listen - Lyla June's podcast, Nihizi