Salish Sea Curriculum Repository

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• Knowing, Connecting, and Protecting the Salish Sea

  Science director for SeaDoc Society, a marine conservation program, presents at the Western Washington University College of the Environment (previously Huxley) Speaker Series. Gaydos talks about impacts of human-caused changes on Salish Sea species and the importance of public awareness and education about the Salish Sea to address issues.
  

• Chief Bill James & Troy Olsen - Salish Sea Speaker Series

  Chief Tsi'li'xw (Bill James) and Su'hun'up Hussmeen (Troy Olsen) of the Lummi nation present at the Northwest Indian College Salish Sea Speaker Series. They tell stories about the importance of the art of weaving with cedar and wool in the Coast Salish tradition and how the art is impacted by changing Salish Sea conditions.
  

• Indigenous Knowledge in a Changing Climate

  Nancy Turner, an ethnobotanist and professor, presents at the Western Washington University College of the Environment (previously Huxley) Speaker Series. She talks about environmental change, incorporating Indigenous Environmental Knowledge systems into decision-making, and biocultural diversity.
  

• Ocean Acidification in the Salish Sea

  Terrie Klinger, a professor and co-director of the Washington Ocean Acidification Center, presents at the Western Washington University College of the Environment (previously Huxley) Speaker Series. She talks about causes of ocean acidification, impact on marine and coastal communities, and recent science and policy actions.
  

• A Conversation with Seattle Times Environmental Journalist, Lynda Mapes

  ​​Lynda Mapes talks about how she got to where she is and orca (killer) whales in the Salish Sea during her talk at the Western Washington University College of the Environment (previously Huxley) Speaker Series.
  

• Coast Salish Food Sovereignty

  Valerie Segrest (Muckleshoot), a native nutrition educator and coordinator of Muckleshoot Food Sovereignty Project, presents about Coast Salish traditional food, food systems, and movements towards food sovereignty for cultures and health across Indian Country at the Western Washington University College of the Environment (previously Huxley) Speaker Series.
  

• Five Generations - Salish Sea Speaker Series

  Lummi Elder and Fisherman Tim Ballew Sr. presents at the Northwest Indian College Salish Sea Speaker Series. He speaks about the meaning of being on the water and the experience of change across generations in connection with the water.
  

• Why Developing Indigenous-Specific Health Indicators Matters - Salish Sea Speaker Series

  Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Tribal Historical Preservation Officer Larry Campbell (Swinomish) and Environmental Community Health Analyst Jamie Donatuto present at the Northwest Indian College Salish Sea Speaker Series. They talk about why Indigenous-specific health indicators, respected stewardship, community connections, and diet matter.
  

• Waterfront as Contested Space

  Reimagining the history of Bellingham Bay and North Puget Sound and how it is taught, presented by Anna Booker, WCC history instructor, and the "Bellingham Working Waterfront Project" and David Jepsen, co-author of Contested Boundaries: A New Pacific Northwest History.
  

• WCHS: Situating Ourselves in the Salish Sea with Anna Booker

  Whatcom County Historical Society and Whatcom Museum host a presentation on the results from projects about experiential learning and storytelling for critical thinking. Booker discusses the Salish Sea Virtual Lab that supports experiential learning.
  

• Mountain Goat - Powerpoint Lecture

  Marco Hatch (Samish) lectures about the mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus), which is native to the Salish Sea. He discusses characteristics, distribution, removal from Olympic National Park, and the role of wool for Coast Salish peoples.
  

• Nettle - Powerpoint Lecture

  Marco Hatch (Samish) lectures about stinging nettle (Urtica diotca). He discusses nettle distribution, characteristics, and harvesting for nutritional and medicinal use.
  

• Pacific Silverweed - Powerpoint Lecture

  Marco Hatch (Samish) lectures about Pacific Silverweed (Argentina egedii). He discusses plant distribution, characteristics, consumption, nutrients, and relation to food-related Traditional Ecological Knowledge.
  

• Kelp - Powerpoint Lecture

  Marine ecologist Marco Hatch (Samish) lectures about kelp forests in the Salish Sea. He focuses on the characteristics, life stages, role, distribution, and restoration of two species: bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana) and giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera).
  

• What is the Salish Sea

  Marco Hatch (Samish) provides a brief overview of the Salish Sea for the Western Washington University course SALI 201: Introduction to the Salish Sea. He introduces the map, terminology, borders, treaties and rights, and tribal territories.
  

• Clams - Powerpoint Lecture

  Marine ecologist Marco Hatch (Samish) lectures about shellfish and soft substrate intertidal zones. He discusses and compares the characteristics of the Varnish Clam, Olympia Oyster, Pacific Oyster, Manila Littleneck Clam, Native Littleneck Clam, Cockle Clam, Butter Clam, Horse Clam, and Geoduck.