Paddle Tribal Waters
The First Descent of the Klamath River As the largest dam removal in history begins, a group of indigenous youth learn to whitewater kayak in hopes of becoming the first people to paddle the restored river from source-to-sea. As the young paddlers reconnect sections...
Native American Tribes and Dam Removal: Restoring the Ottaway, Penobscot and Elwha Rivers
Abstract: Since the early 1900s, more than 1700 dams have been removed from rivers in the United States. Native American Tribes have played a key role in many significant removals, bringing cultural, economic, and legal resources to bear on the process. Their...
Tribal Spotlight: Konkow Valley Band of Maidu Indians
This tribal spotlight of the Konkow Valley Band of Maidu Indians was written by Taylor Pennewell of Redbud Resource Group, as told by Matthew (Gramps) Williford Sr. of the Konkow Valley Band of Maidu. It was produced by American Whitewater as part of the California...
How to Show Respect & Reciprocity On Native Land
Consider these ten things to show respect and reciprocity when recreating on native land.