Journey through the ancient history and profound spiritual connection of the Klamath people to Crater Lake, known to them as 'Giiwas,' a sacred place.
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The Lake That Holds Ancient Memory
This series, Guardians of Giiwas, explores the deep bond between Native American tribes and the land now known as Crater Lake National Park.
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Thirteen Thousand Years in Klamath Country
The Klamath people have occupied this basin for roughly thirteen thousand years, making them one of the longest continuously residing populations in North America.
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When Gods Waged War on Mazama
Long before geologists pieced together the story of Mount Mazama's collapse, the Klamath people already had their own account — and it mapped remarkably well onto the…
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Giiwas: Seeking Power at the Water's Edge
Young Klamath men and women came to Giiwas — the sacred place — not for its scenery but for its raw spiritual force.
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Huckleberries and Holy Ground at Mazama
The slopes surrounding Crater Lake were a seasonal pantry for the Klamath, Modoc, and Yahooskin peoples.
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