First-ever Indigenous Earth Day Summit
Highlights
Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Mich.
April 22-23, 2008
The summit was a two-day event to gather and discuss ideas on how to obtain and share traditional ecological knowledge from Indigenous elders and to put it to practical use.
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| Jim Northrup, author, elder and activist, delivers opening welcome. | Kenn Pitawanakwat, Northern Michigan University, and Howard Kimewon, University of Michigan. |
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| Rich Sgarlotti with students from the Hannahville Indian School. | |
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| Garry Morning Star Raven (Anishinaabe) from Manitoba, traditional teacher, Ravens Creek Ventures. | John Hunter (Gamilaraay), Australia, Traditional Knowledge Revival Pathways. |
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| Brad Lewis, Australia, Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. | Barry Hunter (Djabaguy), with the Aboriginal Australian Delegation. |
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| Indigenous Earth Day Summit participants. | |
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| Victor Steffensen performing on the didgeridoo. | NMU faculty, staff, students and community members with presenters. |
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| Brad Lewis, Dave Anthony, Victor Steffensen, Barry Hunter and John Hunter. | Brad Lewis, April Lindala and Victor Steffensen on Sugarloaf overlooking Lake Superior. |
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| Rev. Lynn Hubbard and others participating in the Earth Day Music Jam. | |
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| Earth Day Music Jam singers and musicians. | |
