Can Indigenous wisdom guide our response to the global climate change crisis?
In short: Chief Oren Lyons and a panel of experts discuss the scale of climate change and innovative solutions developed on Indian lands. This 2008 symposium at the Smithsonian provides a vital perspective on environmental stewardship and the urgent challenges facing our planet.
In 2008, the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian hosted the Mother Earth Call To Consciousness On Climate Change symposium. The event brought together elders, scientists, and activists to examine the environmental crisis from both traditional and academic viewpoints.
Key contributors included Chief Oren Lyons of the Onondaga, Rico Newman, Anthony Socci, Daniel Wildcat, Nasbah Ben, and Winona LaDuke. The discussion, moderated by José Barreiro and introduced by Tim Johnson, focused on identifying actionable solutions pioneered within Indigenous communities across the United States.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: 2008 Mother Earth Call To Consciousness On Climate Change 04 - Keynote, Chief Oren Lyons (Onondaga)
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