Ron Scollon’s Axe Handle Academy Paper brought to the forefront the importance of individuals learning about their environment and being aware of the details that comprise it. This interview with Larry Merculieff is a vivid example of how knowing your bio-region can bringing you closer to understanding yourself. This knowledge extends not only from geography, but the very plants and animals, their behaviors can bring upon an individual a profound sense of awareness. This interview is one of a series focusing on the thoughts of various community leaders and their view on knowledge and what it means in a First Nations context.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUI6tUCtY28