A Place Called Poarch: Tribal Land Rights: Part Two

Continuing our conversation about land and its importance to Native Americans, Justin "Bobo" Rolin and Keith Martin join host Megan Zamora. They talk about the importance of sustainability when it comes to picking plants. They also discuss their feelings on why land is crucial to Native people and why it's essential to buy land.

[1:30] - The guests are introduced.

[2:30] - Land and people are all one. The land is us.

[4:35] - During COVID, a system for gardening was set up.

[7:05] - Historically, Creek people were always communal. 

[9:10] - Seed banks would help protect against future pandemics.

[11:00] - The Tribal Youth Conservation Corps is full of teaching moments.

[15:35] - Snakes use gopher holes to survive wildfires.

[17:44] - Keith reminisces about commodities.

[21:30] - Buying land is one of your safest investments.

[25:18] - There hasn't been any trust land added since the 80s.

[27:20] - One of the biggest misconceptions is that most tribes speak their indigenous languages fluently.

[30:00] - Fishing rights are just another form of forced assimilation.

[36:00] - Kids are learning whether you know it or not.

[41:44] - River Cane is a versatile plant.