In this clip from Good News York, host Noah Chrysler asks Michelle Shenandoah to explain the concept of Rematriation. Shenandoah, founder of the nonprofit organization Rematriation and host of the PBS series Rematriation Voices, traces the term back to its origins in indigenous midwifery before describing how it has evolved into a broader movement. She explains how the term was adopted by Haudenosaunee clan mother Mama Bear to describe the return of cultural items from museums to indigenous communities, and has since expanded to encompass food sovereignty, cultural revitalization, and indigenous governance. The conversation offers insight into a growing movement centered on returning sacred knowledge and practices to indigenous communities.
