Survival Blanket (Decolonize the Garden from Seeds to Bees)
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Decolonize the Garden: The Impacts of Colonialism, Class Hierarchy, and The Industrial Revolution on American Land Management
By: Rico Rose
This Zine covers the history of horticulture in the American colonies and the history of the American lawn and focus on the potential for fostering ecological resilience through an Indigenous lens.
Bio: Rico Rose (Diné) is an Indigenous community member of the Indigenous St. Louis Working Group, committed to providing leadership and support for developing strategies that promote Indigenous inclusion and cultural revitalization in spaces and events across the broader Saint Louis region. With a background as a local horticulturist specializing in native plants and sustainable landscaping, and as an entry-level programmer utilizing digital networking and databases for Indigenous food sovereignty, seed rematriation projects, and land stewardship initiatives, they bring a unique perspective and passion for questioning the status quo of current cultural practices.