Why wilderness is a myth: Tribal Parks Guardians and the language of respect – Načiks (Tofino) E4

The travel industry has been selling “wilderness” adventures for a long time. But does wilderness really exist? This episode we learn from two Tla-o-qui-aht leaders about their culture’s care for the environment, why many Indigenous languages have no word for wilderness, and how Indigenous knowledge can unlock new ways of practicing respectful travel. We also learn about the ʔiisaak Pledge and how Tribal Parks Guardians are protecting the lands many people visit.

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