Thanks to Joel Haberstock for introducing us to this week's guest!

In this episode of Climate Action Figures, John interviews Apooyak'ii, Dr. Tiffany Hind Bull Prete, a member of the Blood Tribe from the Blackfoot Confederacy. Apooyak'ii discusses the importance of land, traditional ecological knowledge, and the natural law of balance from a Blackfoot perspective. She shares insights on how non-Indigenous people can learn from Indigenous knowledge systems to better care for the Earth. The conversation also covers the significance of reconciliation, the role of Indigenous languages, and practical steps individuals can take for climate action. Resources like the Kainai Ecosystem Protection Association and the work of environmental activist William Singer III are highlighted as valuable learning tools.

00:00 Introduction 

00:48 QuickFix: Alberta Parks' Recycled Outhouse

01:43 Welcome Apooyak'ii: Connection to the Land

02:24 Blackfoot Traditional Territory and Stewardship

04:24 Learning from Indigenous Knowledge

05:43 Practices for Sustainable Living

08:15 Challenges and Paradigm Shifts

09:14 Resources and Community Initiatives

13:13 Role of Allies in Reconciliation

15:54 Truth and Reconciliation: Caring for the Earth

18:10 Indigenous Education and Two-Eyed Seeing

21:50 Revitalizing Indigenous Languages

26:08 Personal Climate Actions and Hope for the Future

27:56 Conclusion and Farewell

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