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“Knowing that you love the earth changes you, activates you to defend and protect and celebrate. But when you feel that the earth loves you in return, that feeling transforms the relationship from a one-way street into a sacred bond.” - Robin Wall Kimmerer
The people of The Lumen House acknowledge and honor the original stewards of this land- The Lumbee Tribe. We are aware of and are continually learning about the long and deep history of forced removal and loss of lands for the people of The Lumbee Tribe. We hope to bring awareness to this ongoing reality, take action to support these injustices and encourage others to do so as well. Some resources to support this include the following:
This is The Lumbee Tribe’s official website. There are many resources available to learn more about their history and what the community is doing today.
Through a compilation of beautifully written essays, Robin Wall Kimmerer, a citizen of the Potawatomi Nation and botanist, shares the deep connection between nature and humans through the lens of not only her indigineous culture, but also her scientific knowledge.
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