Environmentalists from our First Nations
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- ISBN: 9781897187982
- Physical Description xvi, 127 pages.
- Publisher Toronto : Second Story Press, [2011]
- Copyright ©2011
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Melina Laboucan-Massimo : using her passion to stop oil extraction from the Tar Sands of Alberta, Canada -- Winona LaDuke : works to reclaim native lands, advocates renewable energy resources, and protects native cultures -- Clayton Thomas-Muller : advocates for indigenous self-determination and campaigns against Tar Sands extraction -- Ben Powless : addresses climate change issues with his youthful energy and skills -- Tom Goldtooth : fights for environmental and economic justice, sustainable development, and effective economic systems -- Grace Thorpe : dedicated her retirement years to keeping native reservations from becoming nuclear waste dumps -- Sarah James : defends the Porcupine caribou herd and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Northern Alaska -- Enei Begaye and Evon Peter : work as a couple on environmental issues and sustainable strategies for native people -- Klee Benally : uses the media to empower native communities in their fight for environmental justice -- Teague Allston : works for environmental justice and ensures a tribal voice is heard in Washington, DC. |