Linda Elaine Cockrell, MA

Medicine River: A Story of Survival and the Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools by Mary Annette Pember A sweeping and trenchant exploration of the history of Native American boarding schools in the U....

Medicine River is a deeply personal account of the lasting trauma caused by Indian boarding schools. Through her mother’s painful memories, she reveals how these institutions stripped Native children of their identity, language, & dignity.

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2024 book wrap up 🤗

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Becoming Kin: An Indigenous Call to Unforgetting the Past and Reimagining Our Future by Patty Krawec We find our way forward by going back.The invented history of the Western world is crumbling fast...

A powerful exploration of colonialism's impact on Indigenous peoples. Weaving personal story, history, & Indigenous wisdom, Krawec argues for "unforgetting" the past to reimagine a more just future. Emphasizes kinship, reciprocity, & becoming "good relatives" to #Indigenous peoples & the land.

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Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden by Camille T. Dungy A seminal work that expands how we talk about the natural world and the environment as National B...

Dungy's "Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden" masterfully weaves memoir, ecology, and critical race theory.

- Lyrical prose
- Intersections of identity, motherhood, and environment
- Nuanced exploration of Black experiences

#CamilleTDungy #booksky #EnvironmentalLiterature

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Definition of “kakistocracy” as a government by the least suitable or competent citizens of a state.

Word of the day. Or week. Or next four years.

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We Are the Middle of Forever: Indigenous Voices from Turtle Island on the Changing Earth by Dahr Jamail A powerful, intimate collection of conversations with Indigenous Americans on the climate crisis ...

This anthology shines with indigenous perspectives on the climate crisis, showcasing authentic voices, cultural significance and urgent calls to action. Transformative, empathetic and inspiring!

Highly recommend for those seeking diverse perspectives on climate advocacy.

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We Will Be Jaguars: A Memoir of My People by Nemonte Nenquimo, Mitch Anderson Born into the Waorani tribe of Ecuador's Amazon rainforest--one of the last to be contacted by m...

Nenquimo's memoir sheds light on the Waorani people's struggles, traditions & connection to the Ecuadorian Amazon.

A must-read for those interested in indigenous perspectives, environmental issues & community resilience.

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