Weaving Respect into Culture: Q & A with Rachel Shopper

“At the end of the day, it’s all connected: when we feel skillful, embodied, and intimate with our natural environments, we weave respect for that environment into our culture.”

Earthskills and Culture: Q & A with Mama Tortuga

“Earthskills are the answer to a call from the Earth, but also to our bio-regions and ancestors. I see this as a must right now in our generation.” – Mama Tortuga

Earthskills as Connection: Q & A with Talcon Quinn

“By showing others how to do a skill, every single time, my relationship with the skill evolves and I become more intimate with it.“

Remember the Timeless Art of Hide Tanning

Hide tanning is treasured today for its deep connection to ancestors, reducing waste, honoring the loss of life, and its practical and aesthetic applications.

The Age of Deer

In celebration of Erika Howsare’s new book, The Age of Deer, we are excited to share this excerpt with you. In this new work, Erika shares a first-hand account of her first time at the Gathering.