A documentation of a the inception and cultural significance of the “Passing the Seeds” wampum belt, created as a record of the agreement, relationship and story of the rematriation of a collection of heirloom seeds from the Sisters of Providence in Kingston to Ratinenhayén:thos, a group of seed savers and knowledge holders, from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.
Shelby Lisk is a filmmaker, artist and writer with roots in Kenhté:ke (Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, in Ontario). She has a background in visual arts and photojournalism and currently works as a reporter covering Indigenous issues and current affairs.
