Jeannette Armstrong
Indigenous author, teacher, ecologist, and culture bearer of the Okanagan (Ntsilch'in) language, known for Indigenous language scholarship and land-based ecological knowledge.
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Jan 7, 2026 • 31min
The Nature of Language and the Language of Nature
Join Indigenous language champions Jeannette Armstrong and Rowen White as they explore the deep connections between language and nature. Jeannette shares how her land-based identity intertwines with the Ntsilch'in language, revealing its ethics and community ties. Rowen emphasizes the importance of seed-keeping, introducing the concept of a seed song that honors cyclical relationships with nature. They highlight the urgency of revitalizing endangered languages and the incredible role they play in preserving cultural memory and ecological wisdom.
Mar 11, 2025 • 32min
The Nature of Language and the Language of Nature
In this engaging discussion, Indigenous champions Jeannette Armstrong, an Okanagan author and ecologist, and Rowen White, a seed keeper and farmer, explore the profound links between language and nature. They emphasize the need to revitalize Indigenous languages as essential vessels of ecological knowledge. The conversation highlights the deep cultural significance of seeds and their connection to identity, while advocating for a shift to adopt Indigenous perspectives in understanding our relationship with the Earth. Reconnecting with ancestral roots is presented as a path toward healing.
