Walking Together:
Resilience

Natural disasters are destructive and disruptive. When a huge wildfire destroys something of strong personal value to the Young family, they respond in a way that brings learning and healing from the ashes.
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Writing and Discussion Questions

  1. What does it mean to be “resilient?”
  2. Why is resilience important for Native American people?
  3. Was there ever a time when you needed to be resilient? Explain.
  4. Why are natural disasters such as fires so destructive and/or dangerous?
  5. What are some other natural disasters which can occur?
  6. How do your family members bond with each other?

 

Research Topics

  1. Climate change and the problems it has caused around the world
  2. Indigenous people and natural disasters worldwide
  3. Alaskan tribes and their experiences with climate change
  4. Indigenous environments and environmental cycles

 

 

Additional Chapters
Reclaiming Culture Introduction
Reservation Life Introduction
Mother Earth Introduction
External Sites, Readings and Videos

New Video: Watch the new Walking Together series, five short videos introduced by Peter Coyote.

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