Indigenous Sustainable Fisheries: Past and Present

 

For millenia, Native Nations have feasted on the bounty that can exist in oceans, rivers, and estuaries if they are properly cared for. From the 11,000-year-old Abalone farms of the Chumash Nation to the 3,000-year-old Piscataway oyster fishery of the Chesapeake Bay, to the ancient clam gardens of the Pacific Northwest, we will journey through time to learn how Native Nations kept these systems flowing without interruption. Our world today is plagued with fishery collapse and sorely needs the guidance and ethos Indigenous Nations provide to rehabilitate these systems. We will learn about present-day success stories of biocultural restoration performed by Native Nations in the twenty-first century. These stories teach us that we have the power as human beings to support and even enhance the natural balance of the Earth. 

 

In this course, you will:
  • Learn about 6 Indigenous sustainable fisheries
  • Learn about the Shinnecock Kelp Farmers and the Klamath Dam Removal, giving us hope today
  • Learn the underlying ethic of love and stewardship for Mother Earth that guides Indigenous sustainable fisheries
  • Gain opportunities to support Indigenous biocultural project today 

 

Session Logistics

  • We meet via Zoom over one Sunday, July 19th, 2026

  • Class takes place 9-11am Pacific Time (time zone converter)

  • Recordings, resources, and access to our international Community are all available after registration

  • Recordings are available for days you miss!

 

Cost: Free or sliding-scale

There is a suggested $20-$40 donation for course access but NO ONE will be turned away for lack of funds!

 

To learn more, visit www.rehuman.earth

 

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