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Climate Change Indigenous Histories

Killer Red Fox – Ep. 5

202113 minPGdoc-short

In Grand Caillou/Dulac, Louisiana, Chief Shirell leads her tribe as they face the impending threat of climate displacement while honoring their ancestral legacy.

Climate Change Indigenous Histories

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Channel: National Geographic

Killer Red Fox – Ep. 5

2021• 13 minPG

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In Grand Caillou/Dulac, Louisiana, Chief Shirell leads her tribe as they face the impending threat of climate displacement while honoring their ancestral legacy.

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Chief Shirell, the first female chief of the Grand Caillou/Dulac tribe in Louisiana, faces the imminent threat of climate change as her community is projected to become one of the United States' first climate refugees. With a rich ancestral history on the land, Chief Shirell is dedicated to preserving her tribe's legacy while addressing the challenges posed by increasingly severe storms. This episode of Presents: IMPACT with Gal Gadot highlights her efforts to empower her community and secure a sustainable future for her people.

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