"We define homeland not by political borders but by the ecological systems that have always sustained us. For Indigenous peoples, relationships with land and water give geography its meaning."
"When communities are torn from the ecologies that formed them... it is a kind of family separation. I think it's important for the world to know that we still exist."
"The coolest part about seeing that rock shelter is knowing that our ancestors used to walk the same trails that ended up becoming the Appalachian Trail."
After losing a job as a wilderness ranger, a journey on the Appalachian Trail serves as a means of healing and reconnecting with Indigenous roots. The Lenape homeland, Lenapehoking, is defined by ecological systems rather than political borders. Relationships with land and water are familial, emphasizing responsibility over ownership. The historical trauma of displacement from ancestral lands is significant, and the existence of Indigenous peoples today is crucial to acknowledge. The Appalachian Trail follows ancient routes used by Lenape ancestors, highlighting a deep historical connection to the landscape.
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