Keepers of the Central Fire: Issues in Ecology for Indigenous PeoplesJones and Bartlett, 1999 - 250 pages The health of Native Americans is intimately tied to the health of the environment. Yet abuses of land, water, and air continue to compromise the health of native people and their land rights. This fascinating book explores this intimate relationship between people and the land, and environment and health. Here is an important message for health care providers, ecologists, and those who attempt to live their lives in harmony with the earth. |
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Page 105
... NAVAJO NATION : STORY - TELLING MONTH In the Navajo Lifeways , “ Changing Woman " holds the mysteries of the Earth . The Navajo faith in the cycles of nature has come to them through the generative powers of " Changing Woman , " one ...
... NAVAJO NATION : STORY - TELLING MONTH In the Navajo Lifeways , “ Changing Woman " holds the mysteries of the Earth . The Navajo faith in the cycles of nature has come to them through the generative powers of " Changing Woman , " one ...
Page 106
... Navajo - owned land next to the reservation . The Navajos also have the largest Indian popu- lation of about 150,000 ... Navajo have depended on raising sheep , goats , and cattle , and more recently , mining activities on the ...
... Navajo - owned land next to the reservation . The Navajos also have the largest Indian popu- lation of about 150,000 ... Navajo have depended on raising sheep , goats , and cattle , and more recently , mining activities on the ...
Page 107
... Navajo Nation . . . . Although monies from mineral extraction revived tribal economy , it also had a damaging effect on the environment . Today , the Navajo Nation continues to mine its land , raise sheep , goats , and cattle . For ...
... Navajo Nation . . . . Although monies from mineral extraction revived tribal economy , it also had a damaging effect on the environment . Today , the Navajo Nation continues to mine its land , raise sheep , goats , and cattle . For ...
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Keepers of the Central Fire: Issues in Ecology for Indigenous Peoples Lorelei A. Lambert Limited preview - 1999 |
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