It is a deep difference, expressed in
the saying "The Earth does not belong
to us--we belong to the Earth." This is
a mask by noted Native artist Duane
Pasco, honoring the Tsimshian story
"The Prince and the Salmon People,"
about the adventure of a boy who ultimately
returned to his fellow humans and taught
them how to respect the salmon, and ensure
their return in the future.
What we clearly are not doing is ensuring
the return of the salmon. Here in northern
California, the ban on salmon fishing because
of an acute shortage caused by thoughtless
actions, greed, arrogance and disrespect, and yes--
the Climate Crisis-- is a spiritual as well as
economic disaster. It is only one of many,
and they are happening more and more.
We cannot live without respecting life.
That is one fundamental lesson to remember
on Earth Day.
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