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Comparing The Salmon Eaters And In The Shadow Of Red Cedar

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Salmon, Cedar, and People Not only does nature have the power to incite physical change, but it has the ability to influence important aspects of human life. Through “The Salmon Eaters” by Eden Robinson and “In the Shadow of Red Cedar” by Wade Davis, the link between First Nations culture and nature is examined. While both texts analyze the relationship between the natural world and Indigenous cultures, Robinson presents a personal exploration into the relationship between nature and cultural identity, and the importance of salmon in Haisla culture. Conversely, Davis presents an analysis into the growth of BC First Nations cultures through the dispersion of red cedar. Ultimately, these differing insights provide a deeper understanding of the value of nature and its significance to the cultural identity of Indigenous Peoples. In “The …show more content…

For starters, Robinson reveals that the Haisla share a close relationship with orcas, recollecting that “...[w]hen the world was young and we could change our skins, we intermarried. We still consider each other kin. People from the killer-whale clan call them ancestors.” This reflection on the historical and modern significance of orca-human relations affirms that First Nations peoples have been able to form direct spiritual connections with nature that, to this day, intertwines deeply with their cultural identity and history. Likewise, salmon has been an important facet in the growth of Haisla culture as it influenced their livelihoods and cultural practices. When it came to salmon fishing, they “...were

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