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The Winona LaDuke Reader: A Collection of Essential Writings

The Winona LaDuke Reader brings together a selection of influential works by Winona LaDuke, an influential figure in the realms of environmental activism and Native American rights. The collection features her insightful analyses, passionate arguments, and personal narratives, offering readers a comprehensive view of her career and the causes she champions. The reader delves into LaDuke's advocacy for sustainable living, indigenous rights, and environmental justice, showcasing her role as a prominent voice in these movements. more

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Winona LaDuke
Winona LaDuke

Winona LaDuke is an American activist and a prominent figure in the environmental and Native American rights movements. Born on August 18, 1959, she has dedicated her life to advocating for indigenous peoples and sustainable living, working on issues such as environmental degradation and the protection of indigenous lands. more

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“The value of the things is not in themselves autonomously, but that God made them, and thus they deserve to be treated with high respect. The tree in the field is to be treated with respect. It is not to be romanticized as the old lady romanticizes her cat (that is, she reads human reactions into it). This is wrong because it is not true. When you drive the axe into the tree when you need firewood, you are not cutting down a person; you are cutting down a tree. But while we should not romanticize the tree, we must realize God made it and it deserves respect because He made is as a tree.”

“Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.”