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 128
... York . She teaches at Hunter College in New York City but sum- mers are spent on the reservation . Non - tribal members are not allowed in the Longhouse , the tradi- tional gathering place for tribal members . “ I have two daughters ...
... York . She teaches at Hunter College in New York City but sum- mers are spent on the reservation . Non - tribal members are not allowed in the Longhouse , the tradi- tional gathering place for tribal members . “ I have two daughters ...
Page 130
... York State Department of Conservation Wildlife Pathology Unit demonstrated that contamination is leaving the site and migrating into the St. Lawrence River . Driven by the plague of toxic waste from GM , the environmental di- vision of ...
... York State Department of Conservation Wildlife Pathology Unit demonstrated that contamination is leaving the site and migrating into the St. Lawrence River . Driven by the plague of toxic waste from GM , the environmental di- vision of ...
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... York City 404 Lafayette Street New York , NY 10003 212-765-9731 Solidarity Foundation 310 West 52nd Street New York , NY 10019 212-765-9510 Southwest Research Information Center Southwest Indigenous Uranium Forum PO Box 4524 Albuquerque ...
... York City 404 Lafayette Street New York , NY 10003 212-765-9731 Solidarity Foundation 310 West 52nd Street New York , NY 10019 212-765-9510 Southwest Research Information Center Southwest Indigenous Uranium Forum PO Box 4524 Albuquerque ...
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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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