Join me, Dylan Aubrey, and my special guest, Sal Melgoza, in this insightful 10-minute clip as we discuss the profound symbolism of Grandfather Fire, the journey of healing, and whether having a Native name can be considered unprofessional in today’s world. Our conversation dives deep into the spiritual and cultural […]
This long-form conversation brings together Brook Thompson and Dylan Aubrey (Yurok Tribe) as part of a three-part Proven Sustainable interview series exploring Indigenous leadership in sustainability, river restoration, and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK). Filmed for @ProvenSustainable, this episode centers Indigenous perspectives on environmental healing—specifically through salmon restoration, water policy, Indigenous […]
This is Episode 3 of the Brook M Thompson Series, brought to you by Proven Sustainable, featuring a powerful cross-Pacific dialogue on Indigenous-led river restoration, ecological science, and civil engineering frameworks. In this episode, Māori restoration ecologist Dr. Aroha Spinks (Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki) and Dr. Brook M. Thompson (Yurok […]
In this first episode of Drum Circle News season 3, I sit down with my dad, Edward “Horse” Aubrey, a Yurok man from the Klamath River, to talk openly about who we are, where we come from, and what it means to be Indigenous today. We talk about growing up […]
In this compelling 50-minute interview, Dylan Aubrey sits down with Omeatl, a talk show host on KBQH 101.5 FM LA, to discuss his incredible journey and mission. Omeatl, who owns 35 acres in the Tejon Mountains where he has reforested 500 trees, shares his story of coming to America as […]
Join us for an in-depth 45-minute interview with Amy Cordalis, a Yurok leader recently recognized in Time’s Top 100 Climate List and as a United Nations Champion of the Earth. Amy shares the incredible history of her family, from her great-grandmother’s pivotal role in the Salmon Wars to her great-grandfather’s […]
In this 1-hour interview, I sit down with Michelle Cencalli, a member of the Tejon Tribe and a teacher at a native school on the Morongo Reservation. Michelle begins by sharing the history of her tribe, which started as the Tejon Ranch in the 1800s. She details how the rancheria […]
In this powerful 10-minute episode of Drum Circle News, join Dylan Aubrey and Sal Melgoza as they discuss the incredible work Sal is doing by hosting ceremonies at such a young age. Sal shares his inspiring journey and emphasizes the importance of not putting anyone on a pedestal, highlighting that […]
Join me for a powerful conversation with Alexander and Rama, the founders of @homeforhumanity-onehomejourney, as we discuss their One Home Journey and the global impact of their work. Filmed at the mouth of the Klamath River in Requa, Yurok ancestral lands, this interview explores their mission to unite humanity through […]
Welcome to the Circle. In this deeply moving conversation, I sit down with Steve Wise, Executive Director of the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy, to explore the growing relationship between Indigenous land ethics and the modern land trust movement. We dive into the truth about dam removal, the hidden history of […]
