American Indian Responses to
Environmental Challenges

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Throughout their long histories, American Indian peoples have thrived on, respected, and protected the environments that make up their homelands. Being good stewards of the environment remains important to American Indians today.

Select a tribe to discover how these Native communities are making a difference.

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This site, developed by the National Museum of the American Indian in collaboration with four Native communities, documents how they are responding to environmental challenges in their homelands. Pick a tribe to learn more.
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Akwesasne Mohawk
Akwesasne Mohawk
Campo Kumeyaay Nation
Campo Kumeyaay Nation
Leech Lake Ojibwe
Leech Lake Ojibwe
Lummi Nation
Lummi Nation

Throughout their long histories, American Indian peoples have thrived on, respected, and protected the environments that make up their homelands. Being good stewards of the environment remains important to American Indians today.

Select a tribe to discover how these Native communities are making a difference.

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