Climate and Cultural Vulnerabilities of Indigenous Elders

Indigenous peoples' diversity and intricate knowledge systems rooted in place-based ecologies have the potential to dismantle institutional barriers and structural disparities, finding relevant ways to reinforce climate justice in their communities. Climate vulnerabilities of some Indigenous co...

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Published inGenerations (San Francisco, Calif.) Vol. 46; no. 2; pp. 1 - 7
Main Author Marchand, Amelia AM
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published San Francisco American Society on Aging 01.07.2022
Subjects
Adaptation
Change
Climate
Climate change
Climate Justice
Climate Mitigation
Cultural heritage
Decision making
Energy
Environment
Environmental effects
Generation
Health
Hydrologic cycle
Ice
Indigenous People
Indigenous peoples
Indigenous Science
Knowledge
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Native peoples
On Beliefs and How to Affect Them
Phenology
Prayer
Rites & ceremonies
Tribe
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Summary:Indigenous peoples' diversity and intricate knowledge systems rooted in place-based ecologies have the potential to dismantle institutional barriers and structural disparities, finding relevant ways to reinforce climate justice in their communities. Climate vulnerabilities of some Indigenous communities are being offset by the strength of elder's knowledge, input, and decision-making into valuable adaptation and mitigation strategies. The wisdom of Indigenous elders provides a unique cultural perspective to the changing climate, which may better help characterize the effects of environmental shifts for a more relatable approach to communicating long-term impacts and initiating action.
Bibliography:0738-7806(20220701)46:2L.1;1-
ISSN:0738-7806
2694-5126