Woolly dogs are a traditional domestic breed kept by the Coast Salish people (the Seattle area), valued for their long, thick fur which was spun into yarn and woven into textiles by elite women. In this conversation, experts talk about the history of woolly dogs offering context for their unique genetics, which have developed over thousands of years through the specialized breeding practices. They discuss the crucial role of Indigenous knowledge in studying the genetics and extinction of the breed. Panel: - Audrey Lin, Scholar in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology; - Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, Snuneymuxw artist. For ages 21+.
New York City, NY; NYC