Haffbreedz Podcast Episode 022: When the Forest is Family: The Oak Ridge Fire and Diné Connection
This episode explores the devastating Oak Ridge Fire, which has had a significant impact on the Diné (Navajo) community. The destruction of the forest unveils a deeper narrative that connects to ancestral heritage and cultural guardianship, highlighting a relationship with the land that transcends colonial boundaries. For the Diné, land represents family, not wealth. By honoring their connection to the forest, we reflect on what it means to restore relationships with the land in the context of climate justice.
*Trigger WARNING: Humor involved in the trauma of 500 years of colonialism.