Dr. David Lewis, Grand Ronde Tribal member, OSU Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Indigenous Studies, and author will discuss Kalapuya tribal perspectives on restoring local ecosystems with Traditional Ecological Knowledge.
The presentation will raise awareness of native perspectives on conservation issues, share environmental history of the area including Lake Labish, John Neal, Lower Mill Creek, Waller and Penitentiary Dam, allow for discussion on how we can work together for natural resources conservation, and provide insights on how different organizations help with land management and conservation.