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As Long as Grass Grows: The Indigenous Fight for Environmental Justice, from Colonization to Standing Rock
by Dina Gilio-Whitaker

NENA’s Green Initiative Committee and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee are virtually meeting on the second Monday of each month to discuss key takeaways from the book and to discuss environmental racism. Open to all.

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Meeting ID: 893 1659 8735
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Book Summary from Good Reads:
The story of Native peoples' resistance to environmental injustice and land incursions, and a call for environmentalists to learn from the Indigenous community's rich history of activism

Through the unique lens of "Indigenized environmental justice," Indigenous researcher and activist Dina Gilio-Whitaker explores the fraught history of treaty violations, struggles for food and water security, and protection of sacred sites, while highlighting the important leadership of Indigenous women in this centuries-long struggle. As Long As Grass Grows gives readers an accessible history of Indigenous resistance to government and corporate incursions on their lands and offers new approaches to environmental justice activism and policy.

Throughout 2016, the Standing Rock protest put a national spotlight on Indigenous activists, but it also underscored how little Americans know about the longtime historical tensions between Native peoples and the mainstream environmental movement. Ultimately, she argues, modern environmentalists must look to the history of Indigenous resistance for wisdom and inspiration in our common fight for a just and sustainable future.

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Minnehaha Food Shelf serves the area between the Crosstown and Lake Street, Cedar Avenue and the river. Each month we serve more than 600 households. More Info: https://www.foodpantries.org/li/minnehaha-food-shelf

Minnehaha Food Shelf serves the area between the Crosstown and Lake Street, Cedar Avenue and the river. Each month we serve more than 600 households. More Info: https://www.foodpantries.org/li/minnehaha-food-shelf

The Events Team is part of NENA's Finance and Fundraising Committee. If you are interested in learning fundraising skills and raising donations for NENA, please join us!

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All are Welcome! NENA hosts free food distributions on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month starting on April 28, 2021. We have moved across the street from last fall to 5735 Sander Drive. More Info: http://nokomiseast.org/nokomis-east-free-food-distribution/

Items vary but likely to include items such as:
– Canned soups, meals, vegetables, and fruits
– Rice, pasta, tortillas, oatmeal, and flour
– Frozen meat and dairy
– Fresh produce
– Toiletries and feminine hygiene products
– Cleaning supplies
– Masks and hand sanitizer
– Pet foods

We will ask for your name, the number of people in your household, and the approximate ages. We will not share your name or information beyond our organization.

We will continue to practice social distancing. Please wear a mask.

Questions? Contact Karla Arredondo-Payan, NENA’s community organizer, at karla.arredondo@nokomiseast.org or call/text 612-293-9683. English and Español.

The Minnehaha Food Shelf is open on Tuesdays from10:00 am – 3:00 pm. It is located at 3701 E. 50th Street and no appointments are needed.

Volunteers Needed! Email, text or call karla.arredondo@nokomiseast.org or 612-293-9683 to add your contact info to our volunteer opportunities list.

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Todos son bienvenidos! Haga su cita para los Martes o Jueves para pasar por la Oficina de NENA para recoger alimentos gratuitos. Tenemos bolsas pre empacadas de alimentos y cosas personales.

Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto a NENA 612-293-9683. Respondemos mas rapido por texto. Inglés y español.

También por favor de usar una máscara.

Los artículos varían, pero es probable que incluyan como:
– Sopas enlatadas, comidas, verduras y frutas
- Arroz, pasta, tortillas, avena y cereales- Artículos de tocador
- Artículos de limpieza.

Gracias!

Minnehaha Food Shelf serves the area between the Crosstown and Lake Street, Cedar Avenue and the river. Each month we serve more than 600 households. More Info: https://www.foodpantries.org/li/minnehaha-food-shelf

As Long as Grass Grows: The Indigenous Fight for Environmental Justice, from Colonization to Standing Rock
by Dina Gilio-Whitaker

NENA’s Green Initiative Committee and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee are virtually meeting on the second Monday of each month to discuss key takeaways from the book and to discuss environmental racism. Open to all.

Zoom Login
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89316598735...
Dial In on Your Phone: 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 893 1659 8735
Passcode: 666843

Book Summary from Good Reads:
The story of Native peoples' resistance to environmental injustice and land incursions, and a call for environmentalists to learn from the Indigenous community's rich history of activism

Through the unique lens of "Indigenized environmental justice," Indigenous researcher and activist Dina Gilio-Whitaker explores the fraught history of treaty violations, struggles for food and water security, and protection of sacred sites, while highlighting the important leadership of Indigenous women in this centuries-long struggle. As Long As Grass Grows gives readers an accessible history of Indigenous resistance to government and corporate incursions on their lands and offers new approaches to environmental justice activism and policy.

Throughout 2016, the Standing Rock protest put a national spotlight on Indigenous activists, but it also underscored how little Americans know about the longtime historical tensions between Native peoples and the mainstream environmental movement. Ultimately, she argues, modern environmentalists must look to the history of Indigenous resistance for wisdom and inspiration in our common fight for a just and sustainable future.

FB Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/809185886476432/