I believe in the vision of environmental justice for the indigenous community. This topic is not often spoken about, as we live in a city where we have access to clean water and fresh air. But what about those who do not have access to these essential elements? We, as human beings, often take things for granted because it’s human nature to us to have these things. That being said, the indigenous communities are the first to experience the direct effect of climate change that leads them to suffer from polluted air and non-potable water. THIS IS ENOUGH. We have done SO MUCH to hurt this community, by taking away their rights to their land, culture, their children and now it’s their right to fresh water and fresh air?! This doesn’t make sense....
My values for clean water and fresh air stand with the indigenous community. I believe by learning more about the first nation and actively educating others to do the same thing, eventually, we can create a union where indigenous are treated equally or with higher respect. I want to start a movement that encourages more discussion on this issue. This can be done by attending non-profit organizations that have the same values for the indigenous community, supporting small indigenous businesses and spreading the word about their rights. Ultimately, I envision a world where there is no more environmental injustice. You too, can join us and stand with the indigenous community 💚