“We give them seaweed”: Social economic exchange and resilience in Northwestern North America

摘要: First Peoples of Northwestern North America have a long tradition exchange governed by formal and informal cultural institutions. Plants botanical products been major component this tradition. Not just economic transactions, the systems were parts complex economy that provided dietary diversity, more knowledge technologies, opportunities for enhanced intergroup relationships, new beliefs perspectives, greater resilience in times instability. These changed dramatically with arrival Europeans into region, being incorporated. Ultimately, however, diminished as they acculturated mainstream society globalized, industrialized economy. Nevertheless, elements original exist to present day. Three components these include: philosophy mutual reciprocity; differing needs access different resources and/or skills individuals communities; interaction communication where can occur culturally appropriate ways. Through helping create maintain conditions, all provide meaningful support Nations’ renewal well-being.