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Amah Mutsun Tribal Chair Val Lopez and CSU Chico's Don Hankins explain the vital potential that controlled burning has, both in terms of the health of California's wildlands and its indigenous people. When people think of California Indian culture and cultural resources, they often look at tangible objects such as basketry, housing, clothing, food, and dance regalia such as feathers, whistles, skins, clapper sticks, etc. These are all important manifestations of Mutsun culture, but it is important to place these remarkable people in the present and not relegate them to the past.
For more information about the tribe:
http://amahmutsun.org
Watch the video here:
https://norcalpublicmedia.org/video/natural-heroes/bab504short4mutson
