Much of our natural landscape still bears the evidence of colonization in the names. Some of our most beloved places, such as Mount Rainier, serve as reminders of injustices committed against indigenous communities. While fixing history goes beyond giving these spaces new titles, acknowledging native languages and names is an important first step.
I was the lead editor for DEEPLY ROOTED, an environmental justice series from producer Beatriz Costa-Lima. I also shot some b-roll for this episode.
Nominated for Best Environment/Science, Short Form Content at the 2022 Northwest Regional Emmy Awards.