As Long as Grass Grows

So, "As Long As Grass Grows"—it's a book that hits you. It's all about Native peoples' resistance to environmental injustice and people messing with their land.

Written by Indigenous researcher and activist Dina Gilio-Whitaker, it looks at everything through this "Indigenized environmental justice" lens. It's a unique perspective, and it's super insightful.

The book dives into the tough history of treaty violations, struggles for food and water, and the fight to protect sacred sites. But it also highlights the amazing leadership of Indigenous women in this centuries-long struggle. Seriously, they've been on the front lines for a long time.

"As Long As Grass Grows" gives you an easy-to-understand history of Indigenous resistance to government and corporations encroaching on their lands. And it offers new ways to think about environmental justice activism and policy. It's not just about the past, it's about the future too.

Remember Standing Rock in 2016? That put a spotlight on Indigenous activists, but it also showed how little most Americans know about the long-standing tensions between Native peoples and the mainstream environmental movement.

Gilio-Whitaker argues that modern environmentalists need to learn from the history of Indigenous resistance. They have so much wisdom and inspiration to offer, from traditional ecological knowledge to sustainable land management practices, in our shared fight for a just and sustainable future.

This book is a call to action. It's a call to learn from the past, to listen to Indigenous voices, and to work together to protect our planet. It's a must-read for anyone who cares about the environment and social justice. You should check it out.