Amelia Marchand advocates for integrating Indigenous knowledge in climate science, emphasizing data sovereignty and ethical collaboration with tribal communities.
Lydia Jennings, a soil microbiologist, studies the environmental impact of mining near tribal lands, underscoring the importance of Indigenous perspectives in land management and policy.
Iñupiaq Roberta Tuurraq Glenn-Borade blends traditional knowledge with scientific research to address climate challenges, highlighting the resilience of Indigenous cultures.
Key quote:
"Indigenous people have so much to give, if people would just stop taking it."
— Amelia Marchand, senior tribal climate resilience liaison at the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians
Resistance efforts, largely led by Indigenous women and two-spirit individuals, have been fighting the tar sands pipeline for the last seven years. And many are looking to hold President Joe Biden accountable for promises made and broken.
