Ancestors’ Pride
I grew up on the south side of Minneapolis with the honor of having Ojibwe and Mexican ancestry. Go...
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Čaŋtewasake – Fortitude
The landscape that my ancestors thrived on was once a sprawling prairie that provided plenty and al...
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Lessons not taught
“Okay class, let’s discuss the geological formation at Minnehaha Falls.” This is how I would begin ...
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Out of Iowa
There’s a joke you’ll hear while driving through Iowa in the late spring. When someone sniffs somet...
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Breathe
Earlier this year, I took my first voice lesson. The first thing I was taught was how to breathe, a...
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It was my godmother and Winter that taught me
Snot ran down my nose, and my ears burned – exhaling a wisp of steam into gray, still air. As I whi...
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Resources to Spark Hope
Climate change news often focuses on the negative effects on our communities. These news stories of...
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Resources to Combat Climate Grief
This was created to provide resources to those who are experiencing climate or ecological grief.
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Sustaining Hope While Experiencing Climate Grief
Growing up in the Black Hills, having access to Badlands National Park, and spending summers on the...
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My North Star to Nature
My grandma is my north star and my mentor in nature. She is a beacon of hope for those committed to...
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Orange Skies in NYC
The summer of 2023, New York City woke up to a weird sight.
The sky, usually a bright blue canva...
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Climate Action That Sustains Us
I grew up near the coast of Los Angeles County, and I spent a lot of time on nature walks with my f...
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