Reconnecting to Our Roots

​"This plant has so much more to offer us than the narrow uses that have been told to us" — Aicila Lewis, Organizational Strategist

​In this grounded and energizing episode of Gaia Gossip, host Mary Jane Oatman is joined by Aicila Lewis to explore hemp as more than a plant, but as a pathway back to relationships with ourselves and each other. Together, they discuss hemp as an ecosystem solution rooted in Indigenous knowledge, the power of community as a source of healing, and what it means to build systems that truly sustain both people and the planet. This conversation is a call to reconnect, to celebrate what we already have, and to remember that the antidote to greed is community, connection, and care.

​Tune in for a refreshing episode with plenty of dirt from Mother Earth.

​Her Many Voices Gaia Gossip programs empower climate solutions and community connection to be amplified for the betterment of Mother Earth. Our host, Mary Jane Oatman, is a member of the Nez Perce Tribe and a descendant of the Delaware Tribe, as well as a proud mother. She serves as the Executive Director of the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA), founder of the Indigenous CANNabis Coalition (ICANNC), and publisher of THC Magazine.

​Produced byBiCurean.com.
Technical production byPeggy McCartha.
Narrative strategy, graphics and design byVictoria Carrington Chàvez.