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 59
... companies not to blast during our sacred Sun Dance , the requests go unheeded and they continue to blast . Up in Montana Gulch , the old people used to camp there , but no one does now . The water isn't fit for human consumption . The ...
... companies not to blast during our sacred Sun Dance , the requests go unheeded and they continue to blast . Up in Montana Gulch , the old people used to camp there , but no one does now . The water isn't fit for human consumption . The ...
Page 75
... companies surround the Northern Cheyenne Reservation . In the 1970s , the Bureau of Indian Affairs leased over half the Reservation to the coal companies . The Northern Cheyenne , who were poor to begin with , spent the last 15 years ...
... companies surround the Northern Cheyenne Reservation . In the 1970s , the Bureau of Indian Affairs leased over half the Reservation to the coal companies . The Northern Cheyenne , who were poor to begin with , spent the last 15 years ...
Page 107
... companies , and various mining com- panies which exploited the mineral rich Navajo Reservation ; 9 percent , sale of arts and crafts ; and 3 percent from miscellaneous activities . With the passing of the Metaliferous Minerals Leasing ...
... companies , and various mining com- panies which exploited the mineral rich Navajo Reservation ; 9 percent , sale of arts and crafts ; and 3 percent from miscellaneous activities . With the passing of the Metaliferous Minerals Leasing ...
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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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