In this Yes! Magazine article, Valerie Segrest invites us to reflect on water, a living spirit that holds memories from the beginning of time.

In this Yes! Magazine article, Valerie Segrest (Muckleshoot) invites readers to form a deeper understanding of the diversity and wisdom of fungi and their importance to Indigenous cultures globally. Valerie pairs her knowledge of mushrooms with teachings from Martin Reinhardt (Anishinaabe Ojibway) and Meagan Baldy (Hoopa Valley). The article includes Baldy’s recipe for mushroom broth.

Set to premiere on September 26th, the show features a first-ever Native American judge, Valerie Segrest (Muckleshoot Tribe) and a number of Indigenous contestants including Nico Albert (Cherokee), Robin Lafreniere (Anishinaabe First Nations), Morgan Nichol (Cree First Nations), and Jordyn Burnouf (Black Lake First Nation).

In this Yes! Magazine article, Valerie Segrests teaches us the gifts and lessons of conifer trees in the northwest, including recipes for sun tea and conifer sea salt.

Read the full article here.

Valerie Segrest explains the importance of decolonizing Native diets and palates as essential to bring back health and wellness.

Read the full Seattle Times article here.

Valerie Segrest and Maria Givens speak on a panel for Mazon’s Insider Briefing Series.

Watch the video here!

Where I live in the Pacific Northwest, fall begins with the Moon of the Silver Salmon, and Elk Mating Cry, Falling Leaves, and Dog Salmon follow.

TPS Cofounder and Partner Valerie Segrest was featured in the recent PBS special “Deeply Rooted.” In the episode “Decolonize Your Plate,” she states “when America needs help saving its food system, Native people know how to fix it.”

Before foraging and formulating begins, good harvesting ethics should be addressed as a reminder that reciprocity begins with mindfulness.