Episode 36: From the Archive - Tepilit Ole Saitoti

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Episode 36: From the Archive - Tepilit Ole Saitoti

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Tepilit Ole Saitoti was a Maasai warrior, author, and natural resources expert. In this lecture from The Leakey Foundation archive, Saitoti tells his life story, discusses Maasai culture, and explores the challenges faced by the Maasai people. Learn more and see photos on our blog. Want to support Origin Stories? All donations are being matched 4:1. Give today at leakeyfoundation.org/originstorieschallenge

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Episode 36: From the Archive - Tepilit Ole Saitoti

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