Indigenous Environmentalism - (Native Rights (Alternator Books (R))) by Katrina M Phillips (Paperback)
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Highlights
- For thousands of years, Native American peoples have had a deep connection to the land they live on.
- 9-11 Years
- 8.9" x 6.5" Paperback
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, People & Places
- Series Name: Native Rights (Alternator Books (R))
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About the Book
"From controlled burns to protesting pipelines, Indigenous peoples have always stood for their rights and the rights of nature. Discover how Native Americans are reclaiming cultural lands and taking care of them"--Book Synopsis
For thousands of years, Native American peoples have had a deep connection to the land they live on. From cultural burning--setting small controlled fires to improve a habitat--to only taking what was needed, Indigenous peoples protected and respected the land. When Europeans began colonizing the land that would become the United States, Native nations were forced from their homes. Later, the US government and non-Native companies built dams that flooded sacred lands and oil pipelines that threatened waters. Yet Indigenous peoples continued to stand up for nature. They are speaking out to reclaim their lands and care for them once again.
Review Quotes
"Readers will explore the advocacy efforts that prompted sports teams to change their names, the protection of sacred lands by the government, and the near halting of an oil pipeline. . . . A well-researched and accessible resource, perfect for any library."--School Library Journal
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