Podcasts
Old Growth Table
2025
The Old Growth Table is a heartfelt exploration of the rich cultural heritage and culinary traditions of the Coast Salish people. Here, we delve deep into ancient food wisdom, traditional cooking methods, and the profound spiritual connection we have with our environment.
Living with the Seasons
2022-2023
Live with the Seasons is a podcast about plants, seasonal changes, Indigenous traditions, and community health. Explore how the shifts in nature might inform our daily practice, and how we can grow along with the seasons. Each episode features Native leaders who share their perspectives, wisdom, and stories to help us all get by. Listen in and learn about the remarkable connections we share with the seasons as well as skill sets to help us thrive. Live with the Seasons was a collaboration of the Urban Indian Health Institute, Feed Seven Generations, and Tahoma Peak Solutions in 2022 to 2023. It was hosted by Valerie Segrest and Elise Krohn and produced and edited by Maria Givens, Savannah Romero, and Ishkwaazhe McSauby. Our music is River Spirit by Chenoa Egawa.
Salmon: Valerie Segrest (Ep. 7)
November 26, 2015
As we observe Thanksgiving in the U.S. The Secret Ingredient takes a step back with this episode on Salmon with Valerie Segrest. Valerie is a native nutrition educator who specializes in local and traditional foods. As an enrolled member of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, she serves her community as the coordinator of the Muckleshoot Food Sovereignty Project.
In 2010, she co-authored the book “Feeding the People, Feeding the Spirit: Revitalizing Northwest Coastal Indian Food Culture”. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Bastyr University in 2009 and a Masters Degree in Environment and Community from Antioch University. She was a fellow for the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy and was recently the first Native to receive the King County Municipal League’s Public Employee of the Year Award for 2015. Valerie inspires and enlighten others about the importance of a nutrient-dense diet through a simple, common sense approach to eating.