Towards an Indigenous Environmental Sociology

Norgaard, Kari Marie; Fenelon, James V.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-77712-8_23

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“…Native Americans have been victims of settler and toxic colonialism for centuries, resulting in a myriad of social, political, economic and ecological inequalities (Fegadel, 2023). Historical attempts of domination and elimination of Native Americans has been described by scholars as acts of environmentally violent injustice (Bacon, 2018; Norgaard and Fenelon, 2021; Whyte, 2018). However, settler colonialism is used to not only describe historical discrimination but also refer to the ongoing power structure used to dominate Native systems and societies (Norgaard and Fenelon, 2021).…”

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“…Historical attempts of domination and elimination of Native Americans has been described by scholars as acts of environmentally violent injustice (Bacon, 2018; Norgaard and Fenelon, 2021; Whyte, 2018). However, settler colonialism is used to not only describe historical discrimination but also refer to the ongoing power structure used to dominate Native systems and societies (Norgaard and Fenelon, 2021). Tribal land has been seized by power structures (e.g.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A consequence of the capitalism–genocide nexus, ecological violence helps explain the ways in which Native Americans experience structurally produced violence. For example, actions such as the burning of crops (Brook, 1998), exposure to hazardous waste (Brook, 1998; Burger and Gochfeld, 2011; Lynch and Stretesky, 2012; Ruggiero and South, 2013) and oil spills (Lynch and Stretesky, 2012; Ruggiero and South, 2013) demonstrate how environmental degradation violates Native relationships with the land (Bacon, 2018; Norgaard and Fenelon, 2021; Whyte, 2018).…”

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Native American victimization and resistance: an examination of uranium mining in the Northwest and Northern Plains

Fegadel,

Lynch

2023

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the genocidal impacts of uranium mining for Native Americans in the Northwest and Northern Plains, as well as their resistance to historical and contemporary acts of colonialism. Design/methodology/approach Using a case study approach, this study gathered qualitative data from various government, tribal and news sources to investigate the extent of ecological violence experienced by Native Americans specific to uranium mining processes on Spokane Indian Reservation, Pine Ridge Reservation and Wind River Reservation. Findings Native Americans in the Northwest and Northern Plains are victimized by the capitalism-genocide involved in uranium production. The consequences of the uranium industry boom in the 1950s–1980s has left Native Americans with degraded lands, polluted water sources and a legacy of adverse health effects, including some of the highest rates of cancer. Social implications The work discussed in this paper offers possibilities for collaborating with Native Americans to develop more sustainable energy options for the USA to make the necessary shift away from fossil fuels and nuclear energy. Originality/value Prior research has addressed the genocidal impacts of uranium mining for Native Americans in the Southwest USA and claimed these actions were direct consequences of toxic colonialism, capitalistic agendas and the treadmill of production (Fegadel, 2023). Most uranium was recovered from ore deposits within the Colorado Plateau, and most abandoned uranium mines (AUMs) are located within the same region. Tribes residing in the Northwest and Northern Plains have, however, experienced similar plights as those in the Southwest, but these issues have not been widely examined.

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