When lands change, so does the community.
Polluted water can carry heavy metals, and the air near mining areas fills with dust .
Communities face increased exposure to toxins.
People begin to question something they should never have to doubt—
The water they drink
the food they eat
and the lands that have sustained their families for generations.
When the land suffers, the people suffer too.
Today, indigenous communities are now speaking out .
They are asking for respect.
Respect for their