In this episode, Eyak Athabaskan Native, Hope in the Water cast member, and activist Dune Lankard shares his inspiring journey of protecting Alaska’s lands and waters and empowering Indigenous communities in Alaska. Learn how the Exxon Valdez oil spill transformed his life, leading him to champion environmental preservation and sustainable innovation. Discover the growing kelp farming movement in Alaska and how Dune is helping local communities diversify from salmon dependence by securing permits and resources to embrace this new "gold rush." With decades of advocacy and over 20 nonprofits founded, Dune’s story exemplifies the power of Indigenous wisdom in creating a sustainable future.