Name: The intergenerational wisdom woven into Indigenous stories
Uploaded: 2021-04-27T15:01:24Z
Duration: 17 min 29 s
Description: The way we behave politically, socially, economically and ecologically isn't working, says community organizer and activist Tai Simpson. Sharing the creation myth of her Nez Perce tribe, she advocates for a return to the "old ways" guided by Indigenous wisdom that emphasize balance, community and the importance of intergenerational storytelling in order to protect what's sacred.

The way we behave politically, socially, economically and ecologically isn't working, says community organizer and activist Tai Simpson. Sharing the creation myth of her Nez Perce tribe, she advocates for a return to the "old ways" guided by Indigenous wisdom that emphasize balance, community and the importance of intergenerational storytelling in order to protect what's sacred.

The intergenerational wisdom woven into Indigenous stories

Lasting balance depends on the old ways, where community, reciprocity, and respect for nature guide every action. Drawing from creation stories and the lesson of elders at Standing Rock, Indigenous traditions teach that protecting the sacred and giving back are lifelong obligations. A grandmother’s lesson on cleaning fish underscores that knowledge and service matter more than personal achievement. These values challenge modern life’s indifference and offer a path toward healing and connection.