Matthew Leivas
Matthew Leivas is a respected Chemehuevi elder, Salt Song singer, tribal scholar and environmental activist. His detailed and comprehensive knowledge of his people’s history, culture and the landscape they inhabit—along with the varied, complex issues affecting contemporary Chemehuevi people—is most impressive. Leivas was born and raised at Hanks Village, an Indian allotment in the Parker Valley at the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) reservation.
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May 21, 2022
S1E10: Remembering Phil Klasky and Ward Valley
Phil Klasky devoted decades to protecting California's deserts, including the successful effort to stop a radioactive waste dump in Ward Valley. This episode honors his life and legacy while revisiting one of the most important environmental victories in modern desert conservation.
Guest: Matthew Leivas