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Garden Talk: More from Naomi Michalsen on respectful harvesting

As part of a group called the Kayaani Sisters Council, Naomi Michalsen helped develop a free guide for people who want to learn to sustainably and respectfully gather local plants

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Meet the Modern Farming Consultant Sharing Ancient Culture and Traditions in Alaska

A member of the Tlingit tribe, Naomi Michalsen is working to share Indigenous food systems with others to ensure those traditions don’t get lost.

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Naomi Michalsen

Naomi Michalsen is a member of the Tlingit tribe of Southeast Alaska. Her business, Kaasei Training & Consulting, won the 2020 Path to Prosperity competition. The business can benefit you, your organization, and your community through 

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Foraging in a Changing Climate

As spring passes and summer approaches, my mind always turns to harvesting on the land with my plant people community. Right now, it’s almost time to harvest my favorite treat — beach asparagus.

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The Heart of Ketchikan Culture: Unearthing Tlingit Traditions and Wild Foods with Naomi Michalsen

In this final episode of the Ketchikan, Alaska series, Naomi Michalsen, a member of the Eagle Wolf Tribe of the Shark House, takes us on an 

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Because of Her We Can! Women are Sacred

A powerful talk celebrating the sacred role of women, this session weaves together Indigenous wisdom, personal stories, and cultural teachings about love, healing, and community. 

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Naomi Michalsen is interviewed by Jennifer Andrulli on February 17, 2023

Naomi "Kaasei" "Daaw Da Oo" Michalsen talks about her work with traditional plant use. She talks about the Kaayani Sisters Council and their Respectful Harvesting Guidelines. 

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