Thanks for visiting with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs today. What native or indigenous people live in your area? How do they use natural resources? Do you work with them on your projects?
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Hazel
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Hello to all 2009 IEIers! Well, today was "hump day" for all of you. As an alumus of the 2007 IEI, I can only say hang on to your hats - you still have two more days of incredible adventures. I am sure if you had to go home - right now - you would be happy. How about that Larch Mountain Trail? Did Bill talk anyone into licking a slug??? And Mount St. Helens - if that is not a religious experience, I do not know what is. Did today's adventure take you back to a time of total sustainability of one's environment? Ask Lucy to tell you about her backpacking adventures. She knows so much about totally living off the land. Woman vs. Wild, And she does it so much better than Bear Grylls!
I have been following your blogspot and I so wish I were there with you! It is sad to be an alumus - always waiting to hear about how things are going, and only 14 or so posts so far. Remember, some of us are desperately trying to live vicariously through you, so please post!
I am so glad to see the sexy gal from Wyoming, *anonymous*, has been faithfully posting when she can. I have a terrific picture of her at Flaming Gorge reservoir, but I could not share it because I do not know how to post a picture. Perhaps if I email it to Angie she could share it with you. And Jackie, how did a nice city gal like you end up in the Pacific Northwest Forest? Isn't it Fab??
Enjoy the next two days - it will be over before you blink. I only ask one favor - share what you did this week with a child somewhere, sometime. Our young ones need to know that there are still places like the Pacific Northwest in existence. And don't forget to give Rick, Angie, Bill and the cute new guy hugs before you leave.
In South Carolina, the Catawbas once lived on a great portion of the state. Their small reservation is not far from Indian Land Schools. They use the land to augment their food supply. I don't remember them speaking about sustainability.
They are trying to connect their children to the old ways but elders with knowledge of the old ways have long ago died off and their have tried to reconstruct their language. They teach the children some nouns through stories but I fear their language will be lost.
I enjoyed Rosemary's talk about the uses of plants as it is an interest of mine. The salmon bake was interesting too.Mt. Hood was beautiful and I was glad to see the lumber company was able to get certified without changing procedures. I think sometimes that when someone does something due to outside pressure, the results are on the surface. Which can be good, " Fake it 'til you make it". It is better to have the purpose in your heart.
Hazel you crazy lady! Thanks so much for your sense of humor and reflections on the week as a 2007 graduate of the IEI. I owe you one!
Since they gave me a homework question I guess I ought to answer it............ yes there are Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone Indians on a large reservation in central Wyoming. These native peoples operate casinos and private hunting and fishing ranches. They have tribal foresters and game managers that work somewhat with our state and federal biologists. I honestly do not know to what extent they work with these people. I do know that they also teach their tribal dances and hunting practices in many "living history" events across the state. I work with these folks through the state's archery in the schools program and they assist with teaching archery skills as a means of explaining their hunting traditions. I really appreciated listening to the stories yesterday. I am old enough that I respect and appreciate those folks and their impressions, thoughts and feelings. I understand better their struggles to keep their native cultures and traditons and languages alive. Not an easy task. Thanks for a great day!
Today, after we visited the Museum at Warm Springs to know the culture of native Indian in the USA, I am impressed on the human similitude that is independent on the race. Because in my country, we also have some different aboriginals. It is unbelievable for me that there are so many similar culture in the lifestyle, color & decorate of clothes, and even the forced history by other the ruler. I think, we shall learn how to the respect the cultures each other among the different races and nations.
I am really glad to have the so great opportunity visiting the Museum at Warm Springs, enjoying their traditional dinner, and visiting the beautiful Trillium Lake & Mt. Hood. Thanks a lot for the nice organization from the wonderful IEI organizer.
I will have to find out about research in my area. Before this class, I though trees were just being grown, cut, grown, cut ... I had no idea that there was any research.
I know so much more now and still have so much to learn. Wonderful isn't it? Please keep in touch. South Carolina seemsso much closer to the rest of the world than it used to.
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Hello to all 2009 IEIers! Well, today was "hump day" for all of you. As an alumus of the 2007 IEI, I can only say hang on to your hats - you still have two more days of incredible adventures. I am sure if you had to go home - right now - you would be happy. How about that Larch Mountain Trail? Did Bill talk anyone into licking a slug??? And Mount St. Helens - if that is not a religious experience, I do not know what is. Did today's adventure take you back to a time of total sustainability of one's environment? Ask Lucy to tell you about her backpacking adventures. She knows so much about totally living off the land. Woman vs. Wild, And she does it so much better than Bear Grylls!
I have been following your blogspot and I so wish I were there with you! It is sad to be an alumus - always waiting to hear about how things are going, and only 14 or so posts so far. Remember, some of us are desperately trying to live vicariously through you, so please post!
I am so glad to see the sexy gal from Wyoming, *anonymous*, has been faithfully posting when she can. I have a terrific picture of her at Flaming Gorge reservoir, but I could not share it because I do not know how to post a picture. Perhaps if I email it to Angie she could share it with you. And Jackie, how did a nice city gal like you end up in the Pacific Northwest Forest? Isn't it Fab??
Enjoy the next two days - it will be over before you blink. I only ask one favor - share what you did this week with a child somewhere, sometime. Our young ones need to know that there are still places like the Pacific Northwest in existence. And don't forget to give Rick, Angie, Bill and the cute new guy hugs before you leave.
Cheers,
Hazel Scharosch
2007 IEI
In South Carolina, the Catawbas once lived on a great portion of the state. Their small reservation is not far from Indian Land Schools. They use the land to augment their food supply. I don't remember them speaking about sustainability.
They are trying to connect their children to the old ways but elders with knowledge of the old ways have long ago died off and their have tried to reconstruct their language. They teach the children some nouns through stories but I fear their language will be lost.
I enjoyed Rosemary's talk about the uses of plants as it is an interest of mine. The salmon bake was interesting too.Mt. Hood was beautiful and I was glad to see the lumber company was able to get certified without changing procedures. I think sometimes that when someone does something due to outside pressure, the results are on the surface. Which can be good, " Fake it 'til you make it". It is better to have the purpose in your heart.
Hazel you crazy lady! Thanks so much for your sense of humor and reflections on the week as a 2007 graduate of the IEI. I owe you one!
Since they gave me a homework question I guess I ought to answer it............ yes there are Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone Indians on a large reservation in central Wyoming. These native peoples operate casinos and private hunting and fishing ranches. They have tribal foresters and game managers that work somewhat with our state and federal biologists. I honestly do not know to what extent they work with these people. I do know that they also teach their tribal dances and hunting practices in many "living history" events across the state. I work with these folks through the state's archery in the schools program and they assist with teaching archery skills as a means of explaining their hunting traditions.
I really appreciated listening to the stories yesterday. I am old enough that I respect and appreciate those folks and their impressions, thoughts and feelings. I understand better their struggles to keep their native cultures and traditons and languages alive. Not an easy task. Thanks for a great day!
Today, after we visited the Museum at Warm Springs to know the culture of native Indian in the USA, I am impressed on the human similitude that is independent on the race. Because in my country, we also have some different aboriginals. It is unbelievable for me that there are so many similar culture in the lifestyle, color & decorate of clothes, and even the forced history by other the ruler. I think, we shall learn how to the respect the cultures each other among the different races and nations.
I am really glad to have the so great opportunity visiting the Museum at Warm Springs, enjoying their traditional dinner, and visiting the beautiful Trillium Lake & Mt. Hood. Thanks a lot for the nice organization from the wonderful IEI organizer.
I will have to find out about research in my area. Before this class, I though trees were just being grown, cut, grown, cut ...
I had no idea that there was any research.
I know so much more now and still have so much to learn. Wonderful isn't it? Please keep in touch. South Carolina seemsso much closer to the rest of the world than it used to.
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