{"id":1065,"date":"2026-06-23T20:34:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T20:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trc57speakerseries.ca\/sandbox\/?post_type=trc57_speakers&#038;p=1065"},"modified":"2026-06-29T20:38:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T20:38:48","slug":"umeek-dr-richard-atleo2","status":"publish","type":"trc57_speakers","link":"https:\/\/trc57speakerseries.ca\/sandbox\/speakers\/umeek-dr-richard-atleo2\/","title":{"rendered":"Umeek Dr. Richard Atleo"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-8\">\n<h2 class=\"topic\">Tsawalk: A Nuu-chah-nulth Worldview<\/h2>\n<p>with Umeek Dr. Richard Atleo<\/p>\n<div class=\"date\"><strong>Webinar Date:<\/strong>\u00a0January 10, 2024 \/ 12-1pm PT<\/div>\n<div class=\"topic-details\">\n<p>Umeek\u2019s theory of &#8220;Tsawalk,&#8221; meaning &#8220;one,&#8221; that views the nature of existence as an integrated and orderly whole, and thereby recognizes the intrinsic relationship between the physical and spiritual. Both western and Indigenous views combined can advance our understanding of the universe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"webinar-video\">\n<div class=\"wp-video\">\n<div id=\"mep_0\" class=\"mejs-container mejs-container-keyboard-inactive wp-video-shortcode mejs-video\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"application\" aria-label=\"Video Player\">\n<div class=\"mejs-inner\">\n<div class=\"mejs-mediaelement\">\n<div id=\"video-400-1-iframe-overlay\" class=\"mejs-iframe-overlay\"><\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"video-400-1_youtube_iframe\" title=\"Tsawalk: A Nuu-Chal-Nuth Worldview | Learning with Syeyutsus S4E1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MEiiYtYBUXA?controls=0&amp;rel=0&amp;disablekb=1&amp;showinfo=0&amp;modestbranding=0&amp;html5=1&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;autoplay=0&amp;end=0&amp;loop=0&amp;playsinline=0&amp;start=0&amp;nocookie=false&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Ftrc57speakerseries.ca&amp;widgetid=1&amp;forigin=https%3A%2F%2Ftrc57speakerseries.ca%2Fspeakers%2Fumeek-dr-richard-atleo%2F&amp;aoriginsup=1&amp;gporigin=https%3A%2F%2Ftrc57speakerseries.ca%2Fseason-4-speakers%2F&amp;vf=1\" width=\"585\" height=\"329.0625\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"book-details\">\n<div class=\"title\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-402\" style=\"width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trc57speakerseries.ca\/sandbox\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/A-Nuu-chah-nulth-Worldview-of-Tsawalk-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trc57speakerseries.ca\/sandbox\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/A-Nuu-chah-nulth-Worldview-of-Tsawalk-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/trc57speakerseries.ca\/sandbox\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/A-Nuu-chah-nulth-Worldview-of-Tsawalk.jpg 664w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/>Tsawalk: A Nuu-Chal-Nuth Worldview<\/div>\n<div class=\"book-info book-item\">\n<p>Umeek Dr. Richard Atleo<\/p>\n<div class=\"purchase\">\n<p><a class=\"button purchase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ubcpress.ca\/tsawalk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy a Copy<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"code\">Use the code TRC57 to get 20% off your purchase through UBC Press, plus, get free shipping on orders over $40<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 about-bg\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-401\" style=\"width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trc57speakerseries.ca\/sandbox\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cropped-Atleo_Richard.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trc57speakerseries.ca\/sandbox\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cropped-Atleo_Richard.jpg 400w, https:\/\/trc57speakerseries.ca\/sandbox\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cropped-Atleo_Richard-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trc57speakerseries.ca\/sandbox\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cropped-Atleo_Richard-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><strong>Dr. Richard Atleo<\/strong> whose Nuu-Chal-nulth name is\u00a0Umeek, is a hereditary chief and author. Dr. Atleo has published two seminal books:\u00a0<em>Tsawalk: A Nuu-Chal-Nuth Worldview<\/em>\u00a0(2005) and\u00a0<em>Principles of Tsawalk: An Indigenous Approach to Global Crisis<\/em>\u00a0(2012) rooted upon a Nuu-Chal-nulth concept of &#8220;tsawalk,&#8221; oneness, the interdependence of all things, and for fostering our respectful relationship and negotiation with it.Dr. Atleo has made significant contributions throughout his career, including the establishment of the First Nations Studies Department at Vancouver Island University where he also taught. He has also taught at several other esteemed institutions, including the Universities of Victoria, Manitoba, Simon Fraser, and UBC. Dr. Atleo also has a background in the K-12 public education sector, having worked as an elementary school teacher, principal, and assistant superintendent of education.Recognized for his commitment to equity and inclusion, Dr. Atleo was honored with the Equity Award by the Canadian Association of University Teachers. He played an instrumental role in the Equity Committee&#8217;s establishment and operation since its inception. His influence extends beyond academia, as evidenced by his involvement as co-chair of the Scientific Panel for Sustainable Forest Practices in Clayoquot Sound and his membership on the board of Ecotrust Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tsawalk: A Nuu-chah-nulth Worldview with Umeek Dr. Richard Atleo Webinar Date:\u00a0January 10, 2024 \/ 12-1pm PT Umeek\u2019s theory of &#8220;Tsawalk,&#8221; meaning &#8220;one,&#8221; that views the nature of existence as an integrated and orderly whole, and thereby recognizes the intrinsic relationship between the physical and spiritual. 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