Our Impact
Throughout the years, Taylor and Sacred Seed have had the privilege to be featured in articles, podcasts, magazines, interviews, and more. To reach past his own community and touch the lives of others has been an honor for Taylor.
Look below for Sacred Seed features!
The MeatEater Podcast, with host Steven Rinella, speaks with people from all over the country about the natural world outside. With topics ranging from hunting to fishing to conservation efforts, Taylor was ecstatic when he got a chance to speak about the work of Sacred Seed and the Indigenous Culture.
An article and accompanying video was created by Mountain & Prairie detailing Taylor’s work throughout the years. This interview delved into the history of Sacred Seed, the impact it has had on Taylor, and the work he hopes to continue in the future.
An article written by Nancy Mcclure, published in Points West Magazine, provides an interesting read on her interview with Taylor, talking about the 4 Sister Seeds and the importance of them to the Omaha Tribe, as well as others.
Within the Omaha Magazine, this feature speaks about ‘Heirloom Effects,’ and highlights similar points such as the meaning behind Sacred Seed, the crops, and their impact in the greater community.
An Atlas Obscura Article, written by Reina Gattuso, is another Sacred Seed feature titled “The Promise and Perils of Resurrecting Native Americans Lost Crops.” This article delves into the long history between Native Americans and European Colonists, and the crops and seeds that were stolen from Indigenous people. Taylor speaks about this history and how many Native Americans today are working towards finding their seeds and bringing them back to their culture.
Collaboration Projects
Recently, Sacred Seed has partnered with Dr. Kelly Kindscher, a plant ecologist, ethnobotanist, and Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Kansas. This partnership intends on connecting The Omaha Tribal Language Program with gardens of Indigenous plant species. Currently located on the Omaha side Riverfront of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge is a demonstration plot used to educate our community on Indigenous plant species. This work incorporates the many values of Sacred Seed, and there are many hopes of continuing this type of work for years to come.