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 79
... communities are still affected by unhealthy air , unsafe drinking water , dangerous chemicals , lead , pesti- cides and toxic wastes . People of color and especially American Indian people are strengthening their efforts against actions ...
... communities are still affected by unhealthy air , unsafe drinking water , dangerous chemicals , lead , pesti- cides and toxic wastes . People of color and especially American Indian people are strengthening their efforts against actions ...
Page 102
... communities in Ontario . In the area [ where ] I live , there are seven First Nations ' communities on Manitoulin Island with another four- teen in the area [ as a whole ] . Most of the Reserves are very small with a population from ...
... communities in Ontario . In the area [ where ] I live , there are seven First Nations ' communities on Manitoulin Island with another four- teen in the area [ as a whole ] . Most of the Reserves are very small with a population from ...
Page 103
... communities on Manitoulin Island . I've been really successful in working with the communities . About 18 of the 21 communities have participated in at least one of the studies . The first study we did was an eating pattern survey . We ...
... communities on Manitoulin Island . I've been really successful in working with the communities . About 18 of the 21 communities have participated in at least one of the studies . The first study we did was an eating pattern survey . We ...
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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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