• s4e16 Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate Malaya Ulan

    This episode of Listen and Be Heard features conversations with Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate Malaya Ulan, and writers Jojo Barrett, Jason Parker, and Marlo Scheitler. The episode also includes poetry readings by Maeve Fox, Mikey Cullen, Crystal Cauley, Martha Cinader and Genny Lim. In the second half, a tribute to Miles Davis featuring Wayne…

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  • s2e8 – Dillon Williams, Hybrid Indigenous Stewardship, Anna Farporte, EPA Dir. of Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians

    Dillon Williams, founder of Hybrid Indigenous Stewardship, discusses H.I.S. Services, which combines traditional indigenous knowledge with modern tools and scientific methods. His work focuses on restoring traditional food, fibers, and medicines, addressing fire management, invasive species and climate change. Williams emphasizes the importance of cultural preservation and the need to adapt traditional practices to the current ecosystem. Anna Farporte, EPA…

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