‘Everyday regular people are going to make the difference’

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Greta Thunberg [left] and Tokata Iron Eyes [right].
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In October, Lakota youth activist Tokata Iron Eyes and Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg spoke at rallies in Native American country in South Dakota.
“There cannot be a solution to the climate crisis that doesn’t include indigenous people,” Tokata said in Pine Ridge. In Rapid City, she called for intercultural unity, saying, “This crisis doesn’t care about the imaginary political boundaries. It is everyday regular people like me and Greta who are going to make the difference.”
Greta said in Rapid City, “We need to reclaim our power. We’re the ones who have the power.” She added: “The Keystone XL Pipeline is morally indefensible.”
Earlier, Greta told the U.N. Climate Action Summit, “You are failing us. But the young people are starting to understand your betrayal. The eyes of all future generations are upon you … we will not let you get away with this. … The world is waking up. And change is coming, whether you like it or not.”

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