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There are fifty+ channels on YouTube bringing the voices of wisdom keepers to the fore, most publishers are indigenous communities. We support the sharing and preservation of sacred wisdom teachings, the very foundation of sustainability principles and practices, and offer Earthsayers as a "connecting tool" working towards the idea of One Voice through this special collection and other vidoes on Earthsayers such the series, Native Perspectives on Sustainability and special collections on Indigenous Elders Dr. David Courchene, Ilarion Merculief, and Dr. Robin Kimmerer, 

We are grateful to the individuals and organizations who are using the world wide web to present and spread the indigenous voices of wisdom.

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The Makah People - Washington, USA & British Columbia, Canada

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This is a video for: "Qʷidiččaʔa·tx̌", "The Makah People", who come from Washington, USA & British Columbia, Canada. Their name means: "People Generous With Food". There are also videos in this channel for many North, South & Central American Tribes & First Nations, Chiefs, Residential Schools, Elders, Historical Events, Indigenous Concerns, Quotes, Environmental Youth Activists.. and much more.

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"Qʷidiččaʔa·tx̌", "The Makah People" (məˈkɑː/; Klallam: màq̓áʔa), are an Indigenous People of the Pacific Northwest Coast living in Washington, in the northwestern part of the continental United States. They are enrolled in the federally recognized Makah Indian Tribe, of the Makah Indian Reservation. Some of our family members come from Vancouver Island, since we are closely related to the Nuu-chah-nulth. The Makah Tribe has called the spectacular Neah Bay, Washington area home, since time immemorial. The name Makah was attributed to the Tribe by the neighbouring tribes, meaning: People Generous With Food, in the Salish language. The meaning still applies today, as we invite you to visit our community, to enjoy the natural beauty and learn about our culture and history. Until historic times, the Makah Tribe was composed of five principal winter villages. The prehistoric population of the Makah was estimated to be between approximately 2000-4000 people. Today, there are roughly 1500 Makah people living in and around Neah Bay. The five principal winter villages were located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. These villages were composed of large cedar plank longhouses, which housed many members of an extended family.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Makah Tribal Council
(P.O. Box 115),
71 Makah Bay Drive,
Neah Bay, Washington,
USA 98357

Phone: 360-645-3102
Fax: 360-645-3123
Website: www.makah.com

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