KUOW Book Talks with Amy Bowers Cordalis and Katie Campbell

In the Pacific Northwest, the story of salmon is deeply intertwined with the history of the Indigenous peoples who have long called this region home. Amy Bowers Cordalis, a member of the Yurok Tribe in Northern California, comes from generations of advocates who have fought to protect salmon and defend tribal rights to land, water, and sovereignty. In conversation with Katie Campbell, Cordalis will discuss carrying forward the Yurok Tribe’s 170-year fight for justice and environmental stewardship.

About the Speakers:

Amy Bowers Cordalis is a mother, fisherwoman, attorney, and a member and former General Counsel of the Yurok Tribe—the largest tribe in California.  Formerly a staff attorney at the Native American Rights Fund, she is the currently the Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Ridges to Riffles Conservation Indigenous Group, a nonprofit representing Native American tribes in natural and cultural resource matters where she works on advancing tribal sovereignty, water rights, fisheries, and the undamming of the Klamath River. She is also the recipient of the UN's highest environmental honor, Champion of the World Laureate, and has been named to the second annual TIME100 Climate list (2024), featuring the 100 most influential leaders driving business to real climate action. Her book, “The Water Remembers: My Indigenous Family's Fight to Save a River and a Way of Life” was published by Little, Brown in October 2025.

Katie Campbell joined KUOW's online team as an editor and reporter in 2024, after serving three years as senior producer of the local Morning Edition program. She has covered a variety of local topics, including the Seattle City Council, elections, and breaking news. She also brings readers some levity with a weekly news quiz. In 2024, Katie created the KUOW Book Club, featuring stories and authors from the Pacific Northwest. Katie picks monthly titles and provides analysis along the way. She ends each reading with an author interview, giving readers a look behind the scenes from some of the most talented writers in the region. You can join the KUOW Book Club by signing up for their newsletter.

Thanks to our partners KUOW and Third Place Books.

Thanks to our sponsors  The Seattle Public Library Foundation  and  The Gary and Connie Kunis Foundation.

Thanks to media sponsor  The Seattle Times.

KUOW Live Events are sponsored by Phinney Ridge Painting and Microsoft.

Free and reduced access supported by  4Culture.

Registration is required. Register  here.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

View in catalog: " The Water Remembers " by Amy Bowers Cordalis.