Downstream Podcast

Listen to a Live Panel Discussion with Mary Crowe, LeAnne Howe, and Rev. Chebon Kernell Hosted at Berry College

Before the launch of the podcast, CRBI hosted a live Panel Discussion, at Berry College in Rome, Georgia.  In this recording of the live event you will hear three indigen

What does it take to restore land and language? A conversation with members of the Ekvn-Yefolecv, Maskoke Eco-Village.

When Marcus Briggs-Cloud began his journey to revitalize the Muskogee language, he realized that a large portion of the lexicon he wanted to revive was no longer viable b

The Power of Story: A Conversation with LeAnne Howe

LeAnne Howe is an esteemed novelist, poet, filmmaker, playwright, and member of the Choctaw Nation whose work resonates with vibrant humor and profound insight. In this e

Transitioning to a Sustainable Future: A discussion with Cherokee Elder Mary Crowe

How did colonialism impact our communities and their sense of connection and belonging in the natural world?  ‘Aniyvwiya’, meaning first people, was the name ‘Cherokee’

The Intersection of Spirituality and Conservation: Pathways towards sustainability with Reverend Chebon Kernell

How does our understanding of origin stories and spirituality impact the way we engage with our environment? In this episode, we talk to Reverend Chebon Kernell, Executiv

Gadugi: What does this Cherokee principle of service teach us about conservation and healing? With Dr. Allen Bryant

'Gadugi,' roughly translating to 'service' in English, holds profound significance for the Cherokee community. In this episode, we have a conversation with Dr. Bryant, th

Against All Odds: The Right to Clean Water with Rebecca Jim, Tar Creekeeper

How do you keep hope alive when you are fighting for the right to clean water against seemingly insurmountable odds? In this episode, we talk to Rebecca Jim, Tar Creekeep

Life Downstream: How has the forced removal of indigenous people impacted our watershed?

Welcome to the Downstream Podcast! In Episode 1, your hosts Jesse Demonbreun-Chapman and Courtney Altice of Coosa River Basin Initiative, along with Dr. Jim Watkins of Be

Welcome to Downstream Podcast!

Welcome to Downstream Podcast, where members of the Coosa River Basin Initiative engage with Indigenous leaders and activists from the Cherokee, Muscogee, and Choctaw tri