The Fowler Museum at UCLA had to delay its exhibition, "Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art," due to the approaching Palisades fire. This exhibition advocates for planned burns, utilizing Indigenous knowledge to maintain ecological balance and reduce wildfire risks. It features contributions from multiple Native American tribes, emphasizing fire's significance in land management and community health. In parallel, cultural leaders are advocating for integrating traditional ecological knowledge into fire management strategies following the recent wildfires, calling for collaboration between Indigenous communities and policymakers.
Drawing on expertise from the Cahuilla, Tongva, Kumeyaay and Luiseño communities, the exhibition explores 'a return to Native practices in which fire is regarded as a vital aspect of land stewardship.'
Other cultural leaders are amplifying Indigenous approaches, urging policymakers to integrate traditional ecological knowledge into fire recovery and prevention plans.
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