Alaska teen moves legistlation
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Join Nelson Kanak, a 16-year-old Yup'ik activist, as he shares his firsthand experiences of how climate change is threatening his community's way of life in Kipnuk, Alaska. Through personal stories and observations, Nelson sheds light on the urgent need for action and calls for support in preserving Indigenous cultures and combating environmental challenges.
Additional Resources for you to Explore
The erosion caused by melting permafrost and rising temperatures threatens not only homes and infrastructure but also traditional ways of life dependent on the land and sea. This underscores the urgent need for action to mitigate the effects of climate change and support affected communities.
Interested readers can explore resources such as the Indigenous Environmental Network, which advocates for Indigenous rights and environmental justice. Additionally, reports from organizations like the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme provide scientific insights into the environmental changes occurring in the Arctic region.
Documentaries like "Inuit Knowledge and Climate Change" offer firsthand accounts of how Indigenous peoples are adapting to and addressing the challenges posed by climate change.
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- Lesson Plan created by Myra McCormick
