Native American Land Management Practices

The documentary 'Inhabitants' by Anna Palmer and Costa Butzikaris explores how Native American tribes are reviving traditional land management practices to combat climate change. It highlights the efforts of the Hopi, Blackfeet, Menominee, and Karuk tribes in sustainable agriculture, buffalo reintroduction, forest management, and fire control. These practices offer valuable lessons in resilience and sustainability, contrasting with industrial methods that have contributed to environmental degradation. The film emphasizes the need to learn from indigenous knowledge to adapt to climate change.

What is the primary focus of the documentary 'Inhabitants'?

• The impact of industrialization on urban areas

• The development of modern agricultural techniques

• The revival of Native American land management practices

• The history of European colonization

What is Michael Cotturoa Johnson known for in the documentary?

• Introducing modern farming equipment

• Cultivating drought-resistant seeds

• Developing new irrigation systems

• Building sustainable housing

How is the Blackfeet tribe contributing to their local economy?

• By exporting timber

• By reintroducing buffalo

• By developing tourism

• By mining natural resources

What change did European colonization bring to Native American lands?

• Introduction of new crops

• Alteration of the landscape to suit European needs

• Domestication of wild animals

• Industrialization of meat production

What is the Menominee tribe's approach to timber management?

• Clear-cutting forests

• Sustainable harvesting

• Importing foreign timber

• Using synthetic materials

What historical event disrupted Native American forest management?

• Colonial America's logging practices

• The Gold Rush

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Civil War

What is the purpose of the Karuk tribe's fire management practices?

• To clear land for agriculture

• To control unwanted vegetation

• To create new wildlife habitats

• To prevent soil erosion

What does Lucy Walker's documentary 'Bring Your Own Brigade' emphasize?

• The benefits of industrial logging

• The importance of fighting fire with fire

• The need for modern firefighting equipment

• The dangers of urban expansion

What is a key message of both documentaries?

• The need for technological advancements

• The benefits of global trade

• The impact of climate change on urban areas

• The importance of learning from indigenous practices

What is the suggested approach to adapt to climate change according to the documentaries?

• Relying on modern technology

• Learning from traditional practices

• Increasing industrial production

• Expanding urban areas