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FE1.11 - Funerary Ecologies

Future Ecologies

CHAPTER

Echoes of the Ancestors

This chapter examines the profound historical impact of Indigenous populations and the fatal effects of diseases like smallpox on their communities. It highlights transformations in Coast Salish funerary practices over the last 1,500 years and emphasizes the intricate relationships between burial sites, the environment, and cultural heritage. The narrative fosters an understanding of how respect for these practices and the acknowledgment of ancestral connections shape the identity of living communities.

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