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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... Native People was systematized . Native People brought their furs to trade for European goods and supplies . In time , native families moved permanently to trading posts taking advantage of the available abundance of food , alcohol ...
... Native People was systematized . Native People brought their furs to trade for European goods and supplies . In time , native families moved permanently to trading posts taking advantage of the available abundance of food , alcohol ...
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... Native Action PO Box 316 Lame Deer , MT 59043 406-477-6390 Pam Kingfisher and Lance Hughes American Indians for a Clean Environment Route 3 , Box 834 Tahlequeah , OK 74465 918-458-4322 Ron Skates Native American Fish and Wildlife ...
... Native Action PO Box 316 Lame Deer , MT 59043 406-477-6390 Pam Kingfisher and Lance Hughes American Indians for a Clean Environment Route 3 , Box 834 Tahlequeah , OK 74465 918-458-4322 Ron Skates Native American Fish and Wildlife ...
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... Native land issues : Honor land acquisition program . In Mino - Bimadiziwin , White Earth land recovery project ( Newsletter ) . White Earth , MN . Bowerman , R. ( 1996 ) . Case control study of cancer risk factors in the Alaskan Arctic ...
... Native land issues : Honor land acquisition program . In Mino - Bimadiziwin , White Earth land recovery project ( Newsletter ) . White Earth , MN . Bowerman , R. ( 1996 ) . Case control study of cancer risk factors in the Alaskan Arctic ...
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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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