How to Farm using Traditional Seeds (with Alastair Bitsóí)

About this episode

Alastair Lee Bitsóí discusses the intersection of traditional Indigenous wisdom and modern advocacy in farming and community healing.

In this powerful episode, we meet Alastair Lee Bitsóí from Naschitti, Navajo Nation, New Mexico, a water clan storyteller whose journey weaves together traditional Indigenous wisdom and modern advocacy. From the challenges of water access affecting one-third of Navajo households to the unexpected healing power of an ancient Four Corners potato, Alastair shares how returning to the land has become a path toward personal and community healing. 🌱 Through stories of water harvesting, traditional farming, and generational healing, Alastair reveals how Indigenous knowledge systems continue to thrive and adapt in today's world. Join host Frank Oscar Weaver for an intimate conversation about resilience, restoration, and the profound connection between land and healing. ✨ Key Highlights: Traditional Indigenous farming practices in Navajo Nation Water rights and accessibility in Indigenous communities The cultural significance of the Four Corners potato Mental health and healing in Native communities Indigenous environmental stewardship 🌎 Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of historical trauma and mental health challenges. Crisis Support: Native Crisis Line partners with…

People in this episode

Host: Frank Oscar Weaver

Guest: Alastair Lee Bitsóí

Topics covered

• traditional farming practices
• water rights
• Indigenous knowledge systems
• mental health
• community healing
• environmental stewardship

Keywords

• traditional seeds
• Navajo Nation
• water access
• healing
• Indigenous wisdom
• farming
• mental health
• environmental stewardship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Native Crisis Line, Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, Indian Health Service

Books & works: Four Corners potato

Places: Navajo Nation, New Mexico

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