After-Pop! The YTT Northern Chumash Tribe

Indigenous Stewardship and Nuclear Energy: A Closer Look at the YTT Northern Chumash Tribe

In this episode of Naked Nuclear, we explore the rich history and long-standing land stewardship of the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash tribe, whose ancestral connections span over 10,000 years. 

We delve into the complex intersection of nuclear energy and indigenous land stewardship, discussing consent-based siting with Ryan Pickering. We highlight values such as sustainability and multi-generational impact and examine how these principles can be applied to the nuclear energy sector and beyond.

The episode also touches on the tribe’s ongoing efforts to reclaim 9,000 acres of their coastal homelands, their economic and clean energy initiatives, and the crucial role of language preservation in environmental conservation.

00:00 Exploring Your Ancestry

00:20 Introduction to the YTT Northern Chumash Tribe

00:35 Diving Deeper: Consent-Based Siting and Nuclear Energy

01:15 The YTT Northern Chumash Tribe's Values and Land Stewardship

02:34 Nuclear Waste and Indigenous Perspectives

03:38 The Importance of Long-Term Thinking

04:15 YTT Northern Chumash Tribe's Current Initiatives

06:56 Questions for the Audience

08:20 Upcoming Topics and Conclusion

Donate to YTT’s Language Conservation Fund

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6AJAB9ZWSPWM4

Take Action in Support of the YTT’s Landback Efforts: 

https://yttnorthernchumashtribe.com/take-action

Check out the YTT’s ocean conservancy:

https://yttnorthernchumashtribe.com/ocean-stewardship

Learn a Little bit of YTT’s Language: 

https://guide.housing.calpoly.edu/ytt-addin-outlook/land-stories.html