//podcastplus.net/feed/the-native-seed-pod~73f39d72 Celebrating the diversity and beauty of Native seeds, soils, and indigenous foods. Exploring the Foodways and Traditional Ecological Knowledge needed to renew the health of the Earth and all our relations. Sat, 02 May 2026 09:21:59 +0000 http://media.blubrry.com/nativeseedpod/static1.squarespace.com/static/5abac919697a98bbb79659dd/t/66b110fdf52f8927b7f4c2cb/1722880429228/S04E06+-+Frank+Lake+and+Lydia+Jennings+-+v5.mp3 This sixth episode of Season Four with Frank K. Lake and Lydia Jennings centers around Indigenous ecologies and their practical application. Frank Lake discusses the complex relationship between science, research, and resource management, and the policy changes needed to apply TEK in ethical ways. Lydia Jennings dives deeper into the need to decolonize ecology and apply Indigenous rights and ethics for data access and governance. We are honored to host this special podcast season that invites dialogue from many perspectives— elders, cultural practitioners, and Indigenous scholars—so we might better understand each other and explore opportunities to weave these learnings together. This podcast is a production of The Cultural Conservancy ’s Native Seed Pod . Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:44:45 +0000 http://media.blubrry.com/nativeseedpod/static1.squarespace.com/static/5abac919697a98bbb79659dd/t/66b110fdf52f8927b7f4c2cb/1722880429228/S04E06+-+Frank+Lake+and+Lydia+Jennings+-+v5.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/nativeseedpod/static1.squarespace.com/static/5abac919697a98bbb79659dd/t/65b2e9d7a3d2414e02a0959b/1712711373018/S04E05+-+KS4+-+Roxanne+Swentzell%2C+Anne+LaForti%2C+Sara+El+Sayed+-+v7.mp3 In the fourth episode of our limited series Knowledge Symbiosis: Can Biomimicry and Indigenous Science Harmonize?, Roxanne Swentzell and Anne LaForti engage in a conversation hosted by Sara El-Sayed, converging Indigenous ideologies and scientific understanding of soils, seeds, regenerative versus sustainable terminologies, and steps to healing ourselves and our ecosystems. This limited series, Knowledge Symbiosis: Can Biomimicry and Indigenous Science Harmonize?, is produced by The Cultural Conservancy’s Native Seed Pod in collaboration with Arizona State University and Learning From Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast . We invite dialogue from multiple perspectives—practitioners in biomimicry, and elders, practitioners, and Indigenous scholars—so we might better understand each other and explore opportunities to weave these learnings. These conversations delve into the ethics of science, human-nature connection, regenerative design, and our relationship to all other kin on this planet. Five epi... Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:13:21 +0000 http://media.blubrry.com/nativeseedpod/static1.squarespace.com/static/5abac919697a98bbb79659dd/t/65b2e9d7a3d2414e02a0959b/1712711373018/S04E05+-+KS4+-+Roxanne+Swentzell%2C+Anne+LaForti%2C+Sara+El+Sayed+-+v7.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/nativeseedpod/static1.squarespace.com/static/5abac919697a98bbb79659dd/t/65835920030e446dad695f2d/1706120337946/S04E04+-+KS3+-+Maibritt+Pedersen+Zari%2C+PennElys+Droz%2C+Lily+Urmann+-+v6.mp3 In the third episode of our limited series Knowledge Symbiosis: Can Biomimicry and Indigenous Science Harmonize?, PennElys Droz and Maibritt Pedersen Zari engage in conversation hosted by Lily Urmann, exploring cosmologies, paradigm shifts and how to be in good relationship while we co-create and design as humans within creation. They outline principles of regenerative design in communities, and how we all might engage in decolonization as well as learn from Indigenous ecological relationships. This limited series, Knowledge Symbiosis: Can Biomimicry and Indigenous Science Harmonize?, is produced by The Cultural Conservancy ’s Native Seed Pod in collaboration with Arizona State University and Learning From Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast . We invite dialogue from multiple perspectives—practitioners in biomimicry, and elders, practitioners, and Indigenous scholars—so we might better understand each other and explore opportunities to weave these learnings. These conversations delve i... Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:03:19 +0000 http://media.blubrry.com/nativeseedpod/static1.squarespace.com/static/5abac919697a98bbb79659dd/t/65835920030e446dad695f2d/1706120337946/S04E04+-+KS3+-+Maibritt+Pedersen+Zari%2C+PennElys+Droz%2C+Lily+Urmann+-+v6.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/nativeseedpod/static1.squarespace.com/static/5abac919697a98bbb79659dd/t/6568a251f333c240b0516865/1702924939682/S04E03+-+KS+2++-+Dayna+Baumeister%2C+Sara+Aly+El+Sayed%2C+Melissa+K+Nelson+-+Part+2+-+v7.mp3 In this second episode of the limited series Knowledge Symbiosis: Can Biomimicry and Indigenous Science Harmonize?, Dayna Baumeister and Melissa K Nelson continue their conversation, hosted by Sara El-Sayed, exploring the common ground and mapping the divergences between Indigenous science and biomimicry. They dive into the nature of biomimicry and Indigenous knowledges and how they are often misconstrued by non-practitioners; potential ethical limits to seeking knowledge; and an ethical space of engagement for biomimicry practitioners and Indigenous knowledge-holders. This limited series, Knowledge Symbiosis: Can Biomimicry and Indigenous Science Harmonize?, is produced by The Cultural Conservancy ’s Native Seed Pod in collaboration with Arizona State University and Learning From Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast . We invite dialogue from multiple perspectives—practitioners in biomimicry, and elders, practitioners, and Indigenous scholars—so we might better understand each other and explore ... Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:42:56 +0000 http://media.blubrry.com/nativeseedpod/static1.squarespace.com/static/5abac919697a98bbb79659dd/t/6568a251f333c240b0516865/1702924939682/S04E03+-+KS+2++-+Dayna+Baumeister%2C+Sara+Aly+El+Sayed%2C+Melissa+K+Nelson+-+Part+2+-+v7.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/nativeseedpod/static1.squarespace.com/static/5abac919697a98bbb79659dd/t/654a349d25d03c07e0f4e4e7/1699362405087/S04E02+-+KS+1++-+Dayna+Baumeister%2C+Sara+Aly+El+Sayed%2C+Melissa+K+Nelson+-+Part+1+-+v8.mp3 Biomimicry, nature-inspired design, and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), or Indigenous Knowledge Systems, both have roots in nature and a deep respect for natural processes. However, the two fields have different worldviews: biomimicry is oriented from a Western science perspective, while TEK emerges from Indigenous, spiritual, and cosmological worldviews. With a common source of inspiration, professionals in both fields recognize the potential for collaboration, yet no formal efforts or conversations in this realm have been published for a wide audience. This podcast series, Knowledge Symbiosis: Can Biomimicry and Indigenous Science Harmonize?, invites dialogue from both perspectives—practitioners in biomimicry, and elders, practitioners, and Indigenous scholars—so we might better understand each other and explore opportunities to weave these learnings. These conversations delve into the ethics of science, human-nature connection, regenerative design, and our relationship to all other kin on t... Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:39:17 +0000 http://media.blubrry.com/nativeseedpod/static1.squarespace.com/static/5abac919697a98bbb79659dd/t/654a349d25d03c07e0f4e4e7/1699362405087/S04E02+-+KS+1++-+Dayna+Baumeister%2C+Sara+Aly+El+Sayed%2C+Melissa+K+Nelson+-+Part+1+-+v8.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/nativeseedpod/static1.squarespace.com/static/5abac919697a98bbb79659dd/t/654a349d25d03c07e0f4e4e7/1700681680465/S04E02+-+KS+1++-+Dayna+Baumeister%2C+Sara+Aly+El+Sayed%2C+Melissa+K+Nelson+-+Part+1+-+v8.mp3 In this inaugural episode of the limited series Knowledge Symbiosis: Can Biomimicry and Indigenous Science Harmonize?, Dayna Baumeister joins Melissa K. Nelson and Sara El-Sayed in a conversation exploring the common ground and mapping the divergences between Indigenous science and biomimicry. Biomimicry, nature-inspired design, and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), or Indigenous Knowledge Systems, both have roots in nature and a deep respect for natural processes. However, the two fields have different worldviews: biomimicry is oriented from a Western science perspective, while TEK emerges from Indigenous, spiritual, and cosmological worldviews. With a common source of inspiration, professionals in both fields recognize the potential for collaboration, yet no formal efforts or conversations in this realm have been published for a wide audience. This limited series, Knowledge Symbiosis: Can Biomimicry and Indigenous Science Harmonize?, is produced by The Cultural Conservancy ’s Native Seed ... Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:39:17 +0000 http://media.blubrry.com/nativeseedpod/static1.squarespace.com/static/5abac919697a98bbb79659dd/t/654a349d25d03c07e0f4e4e7/1700681680465/S04E02+-+KS+1++-+Dayna+Baumeister%2C+Sara+Aly+El+Sayed%2C+Melissa+K+Nelson+-+Part+1+-+v8.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/nativeseedpod/static1.squarespace.com/static/5abac919697a98bbb79659dd/t/64c2e475223f5a1137fbef3f/1698781237958/S04E01+-+James+Rattling+Leaf+Gwen+Bridge+-+v5.mp3 The speakers discuss how they are working with Tribes and First nations in the US and Canada and how they are elevating TEK in academia, research, and government. They specifically discuss the growing movement of TEK within the Ecological Society of America (ESA), the world’s largest community of professional ecologists. Ultimately, we encourage everyone to explore ethical space and learn about Indigenous policies to create more reciprocal collaborations between Indigenous and Western sciences. We encourage everyone to join the TEK Section movement in ESA and support these strategies throughout the world. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 22:52:09 +0000 http://media.blubrry.com/nativeseedpod/static1.squarespace.com/static/5abac919697a98bbb79659dd/t/64c2e475223f5a1137fbef3f/1698781237958/S04E01+-+James+Rattling+Leaf+Gwen+Bridge+-+v5.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/nativeseedpod/static1.squarespace.com/static/5abac919697a98bbb79659dd/t/64c2e475223f5a1137fbef3f/1698781237958/S04E01+-+James+Rattling+Leaf+Gwen+Bridge+-+v5.mp3 The speakers discuss how they are working with Tribes and First nations in the US and Canada and how they are elevating TEK in academia, research, and government. They specifically discuss the growing movement of TEK within the Ecological Society of America (ESA), the world’s largest community of professional ecologists. Ultimately, we encourage everyone to explore ethical space and learn about Indigenous policies to create more reciprocal collaborations between Indigenous and Western sciences. We encourage everyone to join the TEK Section movement in ESA and support these strategies throughout the world. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 22:52:09 +0000 http://media.blubrry.com/nativeseedpod/static1.squarespace.com/static/5abac919697a98bbb79659dd/t/64c2e475223f5a1137fbef3f/1698781237958/S04E01+-+James+Rattling+Leaf+Gwen+Bridge+-+v5.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/nativeseedpod/static1.squarespace.com/static/5abac919697a98bbb79659dd/t/6346e80fc64696400c2a3b24/1665591492107/S0306+-+Rose+Imai+-+v5+final.mp3 In this final episode of the season, we honor the voice and wisdom of Rose Imai, a beloved Tuscarora elder who passed into the spirit world on April 22nd, 2022.  We recorded this episode in Rose’s home studio in the summer of 2021 and worked with her on shaping it along with her visual art series “The Children Series,” and the “Four Horses of Healing.” Stay tuned for a special video release featuring those teachings soon.  In this free-flowing conversation, Rose shares her inspiration for the “first scientist” vision, a pregnant woman planting seeds in the Earth.  With that story and image as a springboard, Rose and host Melissa K Nelson traverse many topics, from the song of corn to the harmonics of abundance. At 83, with an illness, Rose shares profound philosophical and spiritual insights as someone preparing to face death. Embodying the first scientist herself, Rose uncovers the many layers of human experience as one reflects and prepares for that powerful jour... Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:21:45 +0000 http://media.blubrry.com/nativeseedpod/static1.squarespace.com/static/5abac919697a98bbb79659dd/t/6346e80fc64696400c2a3b24/1665591492107/S0306+-+Rose+Imai+-+v5+final.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/nativeseedpod/static1.squarespace.com/static/5abac919697a98bbb79659dd/t/6346e80fc64696400c2a3b24/1690230802881/S0306+-+Rose+Imai+-+v5+final.mp3 In this final episode of the season, we honor the voice and wisdom of Rose Imai, a beloved Tuscarora elder who passed into the spirit world on April 22nd, 2022.  We recorded this episode in Rose’s home studio in the summer of 2021 and worked with her on shaping it along with her visual art series “The Children Series,” and the “Four Horses of Healing.” Stay tuned for a special video release featuring those teachings soon.  In this free-flowing conversation, Rose shares her inspiration for the “first scientist” vision, a pregnant woman planting seeds in the Earth.  With that story and image as a springboard, Rose and host Melissa K Nelson traverse many topics, from the song of corn to the harmonics of abundance. At 83, with an illness, Rose shares profound philosophical and spiritual insights as someone preparing to face death. Embodying the first scientist herself, Rose uncovers the many layers of human experience as one reflects and prepares for that powerful jour... Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:21:45 +0000 http://media.blubrry.com/nativeseedpod/static1.squarespace.com/static/5abac919697a98bbb79659dd/t/6346e80fc64696400c2a3b24/1690230802881/S0306+-+Rose+Imai+-+v5+final.mp3