Indigenous-led Permaculture Brings Resilience to Pine Ridge
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Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Geography
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Provided by Rob Greenfield
What it is
- This video is about the Oglala Lakota on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota and their cultural and economic revitalization through community projects.
- Students will learn about Indigenous wisdom, permaculture, sustainable food production, housing, and the treatment of Indigenous people.
Teaching tips
Classroom Implementation:
- Use this video to introduce a lesson on the Tragedy of the Commons.
Prerequisites:
- Review the terms permaculture, Indigenous wisdom, and food sovereignty.
Interdisciplinary Connections:
- History:
- Use this video when discussing colonization and the erasure of Indigenous peoples from North America.
- Use this video to help students understand that Indigenous Peoples are still here and struggling for sovereignty.
Extensions:
- There is a link in the description to the OLCERI website where students can learn more and find ways to get involved.
Related Resources:
- Other resources related to these topics include A Subsistence Culture Impacted by Climate Change, Youth Climate Story: First Foods and the Fight to Protect Indigenous Lands, and How to Be a Good Ancestor.
From the scientist review
The video demonstrates how Indigenous peoples use their knowledge to balance nature and food sovereignty. This permaculture has been practiced by their ancestors for a long time; it is suitable to build their livelihood's resilience and strengthen their cultural ties in a changing climate. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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