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Watch or Listen to this Coffee Break Recording! The native peoples of our Midwest region were well aware of their surroundings, the earth, the waterways, and the sky. The indigenous people who lived in the region that is now Missouri were much more sensitive to the needs of their environment. Over thousands of years they developed a sophisticated symbiotic relationship with their Mother, the Earth. And, as we move into cooler temperatures and watch our beautiful changing landscape, it's good to know and thank the Indigenous stewards, our American Indian friends and relatives, of the Midwest region. FEATURED GUESTS Carol Diaz-Granados, Ph.D., RPA, Research Associate Department of Anthropology, Washington University in St. Louis - Dr. Carol Diaz-Granádos, is a professional archaeologist and Research Associate in the Department of Anthropology, Washington University, St. Louis, where she has lectured for 39 years. Her major research focus is American Indian rock art, symbolism and iconography, and its associated oral traditions. Carol has written, edited, and co-edited five books and has chapters in various edited volumes and museum exhibition catalogs. Her 2004 volume, Rock-Art of Eastern North America won an Outstanding Academic Title award. Carol’s research interests include both prehistoric as well as historic archaeology. She has worked at… Continue Reading Coffee Break: Grounded in Indigenous Values – Preserving the Land