Climate Justice & US Empire

“Can Climate Justice Co-Exist with US Empire?” a panel discussion about who should control land, water, air, and movement in the midst of the climate crisis. Co-sponsored by the Montana Chapter of the Sierra Club and UM Climate Action Collective.  We’ll discuss the relationship between US empire, local grassroots efforts for immigrant justice, indigenous sovereignty, environmental justice, and climate change with a panel including:
George Price (Member of Indian People’s Action and the CSKT’ Climate Change Advisory Committee, professor emeritus of African American Studies and Native American Studies);
Claire Charlo (Civil Advocate for the Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribes, Member of Idle No More);
Laura Folkwein (Chair of Montanans for Immigrant Justice, Pastor at United Church of Christ); and
Sesar Bonilla (Employment and Training Specialist at Rural Employment Opportunities)