[Vision2020] Fw:Camas: The plant that fed Nations; Thursday Feb 28, 7 pm

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Subject: Camas: The plant that fed Nations; Thursday Feb 28, 7 pm
From: "Whitepine chapter INPS" 
To: "White Pine Chapter contacts" 
Date: 02/21/13 04:42:58

 Join us Feb. 28 at 7:00 pm in the Edith Hecht Meeting Room at Neill Public Library in Pullman, 210 N. Grand Ave.  Please enter thru the doors on the east side of the building.

Karen Trebitz will present:
 
Camas: The plant that fed Nations;
A study of the historical use and cultural value of camas to Inland Northwest Indians, its destruction by settlers, and some efforts in restoration.
 
Synopsis:
The presentation contrasts the Euro-American settlers' views of camas as a relatively uncultivated staple food for Natives with the rich cultural base the lily bulb provided to area Indians.  It includes details of first roots and thanksgiving ceremonies, cultural practices in cultivation, harvest, and preparation for eating and storage.  I recount some of the myths and lore surrounding its use that supports its significance.  Historical  local camas-digging areas of particular interest in the Inland Northwest are Idaho's Weippe prairie, Musselshell Meadows, Camas Prairie, and Moscow's Camas Meadows; they spurred seasonal migration and trading among Native peoples.  Some plots and restoration sites remain.  The presentation also discusses gaps in our knowledge that could be investigated with further studies.
 
About the presenter:
Karen Trebitz is a master's candidate in environmental studies at Washington State University.  She enjoys teaching introductory environmental science labs for her funding.  Her current thesis work is in policy issues surrounding the energy industry, particularly natural gas.  However, her background is primarily in ecology, especially of wetlands and stream systems.  Past work includes a year-long stream study as well as restoration and conservation projects of unique ecosystems in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountain area.  Karen believes that ecosystem stewardship must include an informed and involved community to be successful. 

This presentation is brought to you by the Palouse Prairie Foundation and the White Pine Chapter, Idaho Native Plant Society

Contact Dave Skinner for further information.

208-874-3205 or abbie48 at roadrunner.com 
 
submitted by Pat Fuerst




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