Why is it important to protect the Great Lakes from pipelines like Line 5, especially for Indigenous communities?

They contain 84% of North America's fresh surface water

How does climate change threaten Indigenous communities like Katherine’s?

Causes loss of important plant and animal species, Increases the risk of water, food sources and natural resource scarcity, Increases vulnerability to extreme weather events

Why is the concept of “Seventh Generation Stewardship” important in Indigenous climate solutions?

To make decisions for the well-being of people 140 years into the future

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Indigenous Voices: Honoring Heritage, Defending Tomorrow | Our Climate Our Future

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Why is it important to protect the Great Lakes from pipelines like Line 5, especially for Indigenous communities?
They are the largest natural source of glitter in the U.S.
They make up a tiny fraction of North America’s fresh water
They contain 84% of North America's fresh surface water
They are home to the only freshwater dolphins in North America
2
Which tribe is Alexis a member of?
Navajo
Iroquois
Cherokee
Lumbee
3
True/False: Protecting Indigenous lands and resources benefits only Indigenous communities.
False
True
4
True or False: An "extractive economy" is focused on maximizing resource use without concern for environmental impact.
True
False
5
How does climate change threaten Indigenous communities like Katherine’s?
Causes loss of important plant and animal species
Increases the risk of water, food sources and natural resource scarcity
Causes water to turn purple
Increases vulnerability to extreme weather events
6
Where has Katherine lived her whole life?
New Mexico
Arizona
Washington
Oregon
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Why is the concept of “Seventh Generation Stewardship” important in Indigenous climate solutions?
To maximize profits quickly
To make decisions for the well-being of people 140 years into the future
To support only urban areas
To ensure current needs are met

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