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 47
... White culture was exacerbated by religious sects . In their predilection for annihilation and incorporation , religious denominations were invited by the government to set up their churches and schools on the reservations . Generally ...
... White culture was exacerbated by religious sects . In their predilection for annihilation and incorporation , religious denominations were invited by the government to set up their churches and schools on the reservations . Generally ...
Page 201
... White Earth Land Recovery Project : " Native lands and issues will always remain a prime con- sideration of the White Earth Reservation . HONOR is an organiza- tion currently working with the White Earth Project in land acquisition ...
... White Earth Land Recovery Project : " Native lands and issues will always remain a prime con- sideration of the White Earth Reservation . HONOR is an organiza- tion currently working with the White Earth Project in land acquisition ...
Page 250
... White , Betty , 48 White Earth Land Recovery Project , 201 White Earth Reservation , 201 White Pine , air pollution in , 101 Wildlife : contamination / pollution and , 104 , 125 owls , 191-192 PCB contamination and , 131 poisoning of ...
... White , Betty , 48 White Earth Land Recovery Project , 201 White Earth Reservation , 201 White Pine , air pollution in , 101 Wildlife : contamination / pollution and , 104 , 125 owls , 191-192 PCB contamination and , 131 poisoning of ...
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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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