Spirit of the Trees: People of the Cedar
- Catherine Busch-Johnston,
- 2008,
- 28 min 32 s
The tribal nations of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest consider the cedar essential to life, equal only to the salmon. This segment features many traditions that have evolved from community life in the forest: carving, basket making, weaving, making cedar clothing and gathering. The Yakima share their concerns and philosophy on sustainable forestry and traditional food and gathering.
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Film Credits
- host
- Floyd Red Crow Westerman
- director
- Catherine Busch-Johnston
- videographer
- Catherine Busch-Johnston
- cultural consultant
- Maria Pearson
- educational consultant
- Janette Monear
- editor
- Catherine Busch-Johnston
- narration
- Janette Monear
- Catherine Busch-Johnston
- makeup artist
- Sara Chameides
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