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Community Health and Preventive Medicine

2008

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Nuclear Risk Management For Native Communities, Ian Zabarte Apr 2008

Nuclear Risk Management For Native Communities, Ian Zabarte

Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues

Abstract:

-NCAC The Native Community Action Council (NCAC) is a grassroots organization of Western Shoshone and Southern Paiute peoples.

-A common need to address the adverse human health impacts known to be plausible from exposure to ionizing radiation.


Fighting Nuclear Waste At Skull Valley, Margene Bullcreek Apr 2008

Fighting Nuclear Waste At Skull Valley, Margene Bullcreek

Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues

Abstract:

-Reasons We Oppose Nuclear Waste

-Sovereignty

-Traditional values must be protected

-Protect sacredness of our culture, plants,

animals, air, and water

-Affects on community health

-Protect reservation and homeland

-To protect the air and water

-To protect future generations

-Environmental Justice