Melissa K. Nelson is an Anishinaabe, Cree, Métis, and Norwegian ecologist and professor focused on Indigenous sustainability. In this engaging discussion, she unpacks the concept of eco-eroticism, asserting our connection with the more-than-human world. Melissa shares stories that celebrate intimacy with nature, highlighting how plants and animals hold critical knowledge. She critiques colonial tourism, championing Indigenous stewardship and ancestral intelligence as pathways to healing. With humor and insight, she encourages a playful re-engagement with the land.
