Winona LaDuke, 1959-Present
Winona LaDuke, 1959-Present
Winona LaDuke is a Native American environmentalist, activist, and writer who advocates on issues of climate change, renewable energy, sustainable development, food systems, and environmental justice with Indigenous communities. A member of the Mississippi Band Anishinaabeg, she co-founded Honor the Earth, a Native American-led organization that works to raise public awareness and increase financial resources for Native environmental movements. LaDuke lives and works on the White Earth reservation in Northern Minnesota and is a two-time vice presidential candidate for the Green Party. In 1997, LaDuke was named Woman of the Year by Ms. Magazine, and in 2007 she was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame, recognized for her leadership and community commitment. The author of five books, she is widely celebrated for her work on environmental and human rights issues.
Winona LaDuke, 1959-Present
Winona LaDuke is a Native American environmentalist, activist, and writer who advocates on issues of climate change, renewable energy, sustainable development, food systems, and environmental justice with Indigenous communities. A member of the Mississippi Band Anishinaabeg, she co-founded Honor the Earth, a Native American-led organization that works to raise public awareness and increase financial resources for Native environmental movements. LaDuke lives and works on the White Earth reservation in Northern Minnesota and is a two-time vice presidential candidate for the Green Party. In 1997, LaDuke was named Woman of the Year by Ms. Magazine, and in 2007 she was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame, recognized for her leadership and community commitment. The author of five books, she is widely celebrated for her work on environmental and human rights issues.