Photo: Bureau of Land Management

Take Action to Protect Bears Ears National Monument 

Members of Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, Ute Mountain Ute, & Uintah Ouray Ute Tribes are leading a call to protect the Bears Ears national monument in Southern Utah in the face of Donald Trump’s threats to remove its newly designated protected status.

By Tai Pelli

After years of pressure from students and community groups, in April 2017, Harvard University announced that it will  “pause” its investments in certain fossil fuel interests - including minerals, oil, and gas - citing the pressing problem of climate change as a reason to reevaluate their investment portfolio.

On April 13-15, 2017, Rising Voices 5 brought together Indigenous and western sciences in addressing climate change adaptation and mitigation. Over 140 participants from around the globe convened for dialogue and strategies for action.

Public Event at the Naropa University Nalanda Events Center – Thursday Evening, April 13th

Rising Voices 5 brings together Indigenous science and western science in addressing climate change adaptation and mitigation. A distinguished panel of Indigenous activists and leaders will share their experiences and provide an opportunity for public dialogue on developing strategies for an actionable future in an era of uncertainty and climate change denial. 

Speakers include:

By Chantelle Bacigalupo

It is no secret that communities of color face a disproportionate burden of environmental hazards, and tribal communities are no exception. Marathon for Justice is a documentary by EmpathyWorks Films that tells the story of marginalized communities in Philadelphia, the Navajo Nation, and the Black Hills emphasizing the environmental injustices that these groups struggle against and fight with daily.

By Chantelle Bacigalupo