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Lummi Elder Darrell Hillaire. Phot by Beau Garreau courtesy Setting Sun productions
“Keep My Fires Burning” May 18, 2023
At 69 years young, Lummi nation member Darrell Hillaire from Bellingham, Washington is on a mission:  amplify native indigenous storytelling using technology to educate and inspire actions to protect water ecosystems for future generations.  At the heart of his work is a desire to impart young people with community and connection to the ancient wisdoms and foster leadership.  Through documentary storytelling, outreach events, and public conversations, Hillaire discovered a shared interest among other tribal nations to join in collective efforts to press for change - together they are known as the Salmon People.

Darrell Hillaire, Lummi Nation elder, grandfather of nine, founder of Children of the Setting Sun Production


Frank Hillaire and the Children of The Setting Sun Dance Group - circa 1930 Courtesy Setting Sun Productions

Frank Hillaire, and the
Children of The Setting Sun Dance Group - circa 1930
Children of Setting Sun Productions



This week's closing music, New Hope, by Audiobinger,
and River Flute
by Kevin MacLeod/Incompetech
both used under a Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 license.

Additional music by Blue Dot Session.