Interview with Skyler Wolverton
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Interviewers
Morgan Alford & Joaana Twum, MSW Interns
Description
Interview with Skyler Wolverton as part of the Empowering Indigenous Futures Project. During the interview, the following topics are discussed:
- Ecological Sustainability;
- Blending of traditional knowledge and western science;
- Mnomin (Michigan wild rice) and the importance of it in indigenous culture;
- The importance of youth support and cultural education and opportunities such as native schools, summer camps, and cultural programs;
- Discrimination and microaggressions against those who are “white passing”.
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Date of Interview
3-14-2025
Location of Interview
Kalamazoo, MI
Series
Empowering Indigenous Futures
Keywords
Oral History, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Native American, Sustainability
Disciplines
Indigenous Studies | Native American Studies | Oral History
Language
English
Document Type
Interview
Recommended Citation
Wolverton, Skyler, "Interview with Skyler Wolverton" (2025). Empowering Indigenous Futures. 1.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/indigenous-futures/1
Length of video
35:30
Length of video log
10