Too Long, Too Silent: The Threat to Cedar and the Sacred Ways of the Skokomish.

Pavel, D. Michael; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ474843

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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Too Long, Too Silent: The Threat to Cedar and the Sacred Ways of the Skokomish.

Pavel, D. Michael; And Others

American Indian Culture and Research Journal, v17 n3 p53-80 1993

Discusses the sacred bond between the cedar and the Skokomish people and tribal efforts to protect the cedar through treaties and court litigation. Describes how disappearance of the cedar is adversely affecting traditional education practices and the survival of traditional culture and ceremonies. (SV)

Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indians, Conservation (Environment), Natural Resources, Nonformal Education, Physical Environment, Religion, Spirituality, Treaties

Publication Type: Historical Materials; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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