Yurok Legacy, United Nations Champion of the Earth 2024 Amy Cordalis | Drum Circle News
Join us for an in-depth 45-minute interview with Amy Cordalis, a Yurok leader recently recognized in Time’s Top 100 Climate List and as a United Nations Champion of the Earth. Amy shares the incredible history of her family, from her great-grandmother’s pivotal role in the Salmon Wars to her great-grandfather’s Supreme Court case that secured fishing rights for Yurok citizens.
We explore the journey that led her to co-find the nonprofit Ridges to Riffles (R2R), which played a crucial role in the historic removal of the Klamath River dams. Amy talks about the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way, the groundbreaking projects R2R is undertaking to integrate traditional ecological knowledge in river restoration, and her thoughts on recent policies threatening nonprofit organizations.
This conversation is a powerful testament to Amy’s dedication to Indigenous sovereignty, environmental justice, and the fight for a sustainable future.
🌟 Topics Discussed: Yurok family history and the Salmon Wars Ridges to Riffles and Klamath Dam removal Integrating traditional ecological knowledge Challenges facing Indigenous nonprofits
📖 Read the article mentioned: Congress Must Oppose Legislation Threatening Nonprofits
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