Climate Change: An Indigenous Call to Action

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September 12, 2019

This public service announcement was produced at the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians’ Tribal Climate Camp of 2019. Filmed at Flathead Lake, MT by Oregon State Productions in collaboration with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

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At Buffalo's Fire, we value constructive dialogue that builds an informed Indian Country. To keep this space healthy, moderators will remove:

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Off-topic rants and excessive shouting (All Caps)

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