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3 quotes from Braiding Sweetgrass

• "The land is not a resource for us. It is our source, our sustenance, and the origin of our identity."
• "When we gather sweetgrass, we are not merely collecting a plant; we are participating in a relationship that has been cultivated over generations."
• "Native American wisdom teaches us that we must be in relationship with the earth, not just for our benefit, but for the health of all living beings."

Author: Robin Wall Kimmerer

Robin Wall Kimmerer is an acclaimed author, botanist, and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, who beautifully blends indigenous wisdom with scientific knowledge in her writings. With a Ph.D. in plant ecology, Kimmerer serves as a professor at the State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, where she inspires students with her profound understanding of the natural world. Her work encompasses a range of topics including the significance of plants in indigenous cultures, the importance of environmental stewardship, and the interconnectedness of all life forms. Through her acclaimed book, "Braiding Sweetgrass," Kimmerer invites readers to appreciate the reciprocal relationship between humans and nature, fostering a deeper understanding of the landscapes we inhabit and the gifts they provide.