Tag Archives: culture

A Call to Action

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

Al Gedicks, author and professor, has made it his mission to provide accurate scientific information regarding all types of industrial mining. In this clip he discusses the environmental, social and cultural implications of open pit taconite mining.

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Questions, Concerns & Sustainability

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

Grant Herman, retired Northland College professor, local business owner and board member of the Alliance for Sustainability discusses concerns, raises questions and talks facts about the proposed Penokee Hills iron ore mine. Part 2 and 3 of the interview with … Continue reading →

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Protecting the Land

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

April Stone~Dahl, local resident, reflects on the land and the close relationship she and her family have to it.

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Connections~ Land, Water and Culture

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

Cyrus Hester, Environmental Specialist for the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, describes potential environmental impacts of mining within the Bad River Watershed. 

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Future Generations

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

Mike Wiggins, Tribal Chair of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, voices concerns regarding environmental and cultural injustices and the impact these injustices will have on future generations.

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