Native Defenders of the Environment

Follow the lives and work of eleven Native people dedicated to saving the earth from ecological destruction. The individuals profiled work to defend the environment and the rights of Native people in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska; the tar sands in Alberta, Canada; Black Mesa in Arizona; nuclear-free zones; and other sites of environmental action across North America. The Native Trailblazer Series shines a spotlight on the contribution of Native American and Canadian First Nations individuals, who provide inspirational role models for young readers.