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Episode 27 Water is sacred Tu' de'gha' Conference Part 2 WHAT August 1st to 3rd in 2024, Keepers of the water partnered with Kátł'odeeche First Nation and the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE), to hold the Water is Sacred Conference, in Katlodeeche First Nation. The conference looked within First Nations communities for guidance from traditional knowledge Keepers, for direction and solutions for watershed management within their territories. Keepers of the Water offers our support in uplifting Traditional Indigenous Knowledge as the path forward for solutions to fossil fuel-driven climate change chaos. WHO Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chief Na'Moks, also known as John Ridsdale, is a prominent figure known for his role in defending the Wet'suwet'en Nation's hereditary governance and territorial rights. Chief Na'Moks is the highest ranking chief of the Tsayu clan, and Chief Knedebeas, the highest ranking chief of the Gilseyhu clan and House Chief of the Unist'ot'en MUSIC Song: Good Day To Die Composer: Miguel Johnson Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCenTwNA8ioN37RD7bfNSUpA License: Creative Commons (BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/ licenses/by/3.0/ Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com Song: Good Day To Die Composer: Miguel Johnson
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