"Indigenous communities across Canada are already leaders i… - Eriel Deranger

"Indigenous communities across Canada are already leaders in climate mitigation, adaptation and building real solutions. Many of the solutions and strategies created by Indigenous communities aren’t always apparent or recognized, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t as vital.”

Eriel Deranger

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About Eriel Deranger

Eriel Tchekwie Deranger (born 1979) is a Dënesųłiné indigenous rights activist and climate activist. She is executive director of Indigenous Climate Action.

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Licypriya Kangujam ‪Anthonia Achike‬ Dina Gilio-Whitaker Simon J. Ortiz Priscilla Achapka

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Existing Indigenous climate action can be seen in the success of communities challenging industrial development[i], and asserting Indigenous sovereignty that acts as a buffer to climate change impacts,

This coupled with Indigenous-owned renewable energy development[ii] and the innumerable community based monitoring and land guardian programs[iii] ensures community and cultural survival in an era of extreme climate change.

When addressing climate change issues, we need to look deep into the root causes and come up with mitigation and adaptation measures.

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