Throughline

Fighting Fires and Family Secrets

Nov 25, 2021

Join Anya Steinberg, an intern and the creator behind "He's Just 23 Chromosomes," and Victor Yvellez, a producer for Montana Public Radio's "Fireline." They discuss the emotional journey of uncovering family secrets linked to artificial insemination and the complexities of identity. Victor shares insights on how Indigenous tribes in Montana, like the Confederated Salish and Kootenai, are reviving traditional fire management practices to combat wildfires, highlighting the profound connection between culture and ecological health.

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Anya Steinberg

Victor Yvellez

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Intro

2min

Unraveling Family Secrets

8min

Reviving Indigenous Fire Practices Amidst Climate Challenges

2min

Exploring Ancestral Lands and Ecological Transformation

2min

Reviving Fire Traditions

10min

The Complexity of Wilderness and Its Historical Context

2min

Reviving Landscapes: Fire, Culture, and Ecology

15min

Uncontrollable western wildfires and a hidden family history — two puzzles that can only be solved with knowledge buried in the past. Indigenous people in Montana fight fire with fire, drawing on the unique relationships their ancestors had to one of the West's greatest threats today. And a young woman grapples with the secret that binds her family together, but also tears them apart. This week, we bring you stories produced by two members of the Throughline team: Victor Yvellez and Anya Steinberg. Through their past work before joining the show, we'll travel from the homelands of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes to the freezers of a cryobank to answer questions about family, tradition, and the future.

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