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 56
... tell you a little about these pools they use . These pools are supposed to be lined with a special liner that is sup- posed to prevent seepage . These pools [ liners ] have a tendency to tear and rip and the workers seem not even to ...
... tell you a little about these pools they use . These pools are supposed to be lined with a special liner that is sup- posed to prevent seepage . These pools [ liners ] have a tendency to tear and rip and the workers seem not even to ...
Page 89
... tell people not to do it , because they have their own ideas - I can't tell people what to do . I think our land should be like our own bodies - we should take care of the land like we take care of ourselves . I don't think the very ...
... tell people not to do it , because they have their own ideas - I can't tell people what to do . I think our land should be like our own bodies - we should take care of the land like we take care of ourselves . I don't think the very ...
Page 104
... tell me we have terrible rates of diabetes ; cancer rates are on the rise , respiratory problems , asthma , heart disease . [ All caused from immunity depression . ] We are a sick people ; people keep telling me how sick they are . The ...
... tell me we have terrible rates of diabetes ; cancer rates are on the rise , respiratory problems , asthma , heart disease . [ All caused from immunity depression . ] We are a sick people ; people keep telling me how sick they are . The ...
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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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