Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (3A of 11)

Wendy Johnson and Alonso Méndez delve into the symbolism and significance of various elements in indigenous communities of growers and creators. They highlight the importance of caves, prayers, ceremonies, and the three friends of winter. The incredible importance of corn, gourds, tobacco, and seeds in traditions is discussed, along with the symbolism of colors and directions. The session also covers stories of cloth, prayers, gardening experiences, and kinship, in ancient traditions. To access the resources page for this program, please sign up by clicking here.