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Environment - As Long as Grass Grows: The Indigenous Fight for Environmental Justice, from Colonization to Standing Rock

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Book Synopsis: The story of Native peoples’ resistance to environmental injustice and land incursions, and a call for environmentalists to learn from the Indigenous community’s rich history of activism.
Through the unique lens of “Indigenized environmental justice,” Indigenous researcher and activist Dina Gilio-Whitaker explores the fraught history of treaty violations, struggles for food and water security, and protection of sacred sites, while highlighting the important leadership of Indigenous women in this centuries-long struggle. As Long As Grass Grows gives readers an accessible history of Indigenous resistance to government and corporate incursions on their lands and offers new approaches to environmental justice activism and policy.
Throughout 2016, the Standing Rock protest put a national spotlight on Indigenous activists, but it also underscored how little Americans know about the longtime historical tensions between Native peoples and the mainstream environmental movement. Ultimately, she argues, modern environmentalists must look to the history of Indigenous resistance for wisdom and inspiration in our common fight for a just and sustainable future.

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Discover the untold history of Indigenous peoples' fight for environmental justice with "As Long as Grass Grows." This groundbreaking book by researcher and activist Dina Gilio-Whitaker sheds light on the centuries-long struggle against environmental injustices and land incursions faced by Native peoples. By exploring the rich history of Indigenous activism, the author challenges environmentalists to learn from the resilience and wisdom of Indigenous communities.

With a unique perspective on "Indigenized environmental justice," Gilio-Whitaker delves into the history of treaty violations, fights for food and water security, and the protection of sacred sites. The book also emphasizes the crucial role of Indigenous women in leading these battles. Through accessible storytelling, readers will gain valuable insights into the resistance against government and corporate encroachment on Indigenous lands.

While the Standing Rock protests thrust Indigenous activists into the national spotlight in 2016, it also exposed the lack of awareness among Americans about the ongoing tensions between Native peoples and the mainstream environmental movement. "As Long as Grass Grows" seeks to bridge this knowledge gap and urges modern environmentalists to draw inspiration from Indigenous resistance for a just and sustainable future.

If you are passionate about environmental justice and interested in learning from a history that's often overlooked, "As Long as Grass Grows" is a must-read. Embrace the wisdom of Indigenous activism and be part of the movement towards a more equitable and sustainable world. Join the fight by getting your copy today:

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