Have you heard of climate migration? Whether or not you have, it is having a major impact on traditional cultures. Maida Owens, a cultural anthropologist and Folklife Program Director specializing in Louisiana traditional cultures, in this incredibly important conversation, speaks to us about how the Louisiana Folklore Society is supporting local efforts to sustain traditional cultures. In this fascinating discussion, Maida highlights the importance of traditional ecological knowledge and the need for inclusive planning to address the human dimension of climate change. Louisiana’s unique culture is in jeopardy but their team is working hard to preserve folk art and traditional knowledge
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