For those who joined WBAI in June, look for your nomination forms on or near July 5th. (Everyone else would have received before that). You'll have almost a week to fill it out - deadline July 11th. We'll have more election information before ballots go out in> mid-August.

The AI data centers moratorium bill that we talked about on the May 27th episode of Eco-Logic has passed both houses of the New York legislature and is awaiting Gov. Hochul's signature. Call 518-474-8390 to give your opinion on whether or not she should> sign> it.

The environmental impacts of historical milestones on this continent don't start with the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago. As we commemorate this founding document, we also reflect on what came before it: the Pilgrims' landing in 1620, Columbus coming to this hemisphere, and what happened before that. There were hundreds of full, indigenous civilized nations in this land. Agriculture was practiced--for example corn, squash, beans, tomatoes, potatoes, and tobacco were cultivated. People were here and lived off the land. In this episode we talk about the natural environment before and after 1776.

The environmental impacts of historical milestones on this continent don't start with the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago. As we commemorate this founding document, we also reflect on what came before it: the Pilgrims' landing in 1620, Columbus coming to this hemisphere, and what happened before that. There were hundreds of full, indigenous civilized nations in this land. Agriculture was practiced--for example corn, squash, beans, tomatoes, potatoes, and tobacco were cultivated. People were here and lived off the land. In this episode we talk about the natural environment before and after 1776.

Our guest on this episode, Kierin Bell, is an independent scholar whose work brings together botany, archaeology, and ethnolinguistics with Indigenous and industrial history in order to uncover the true indigenous history of the Mohawk Valley. Kierin is of European descent and his family has been in the region since the 1700s. He is now actively working to support return of the Mohawk people to their traditional homeland. He sees this return as the missing piece of the puzzle to heal the valley after centuries of abuse. This is what led him to his work supporting the Kanatsiohareke mission. To learn more, go to https://mohawkcommunity.org

Many WBAI shows will quote Frederick Douglass: "What to The Slave Is the 4th of July?" We will ask, "What to an Indigenous American is the 4th of July?". The Declaration of Independence has many passages with negative, racist statements about the native peoples. So much for “all men are created equalâ€.

On this episode, we'll be discussing the history of the nations of North and South America before European contact. What was the environment like? What was the climate like?

We'll include the disruption by colonizers, expansion of the nation and its effect on native nations, and bison and other wildlife, up to present day when finally some folks are realizing the value of Indigenous wisdom in terms of ecosystems, removing dams, and firefighting, etc.

Those of you who have been to "Drums Along the Hudson" in Inwood Park, NYC, usually in May, might have heard Mohawk Elder Tom Porter give the opening and closing prayers. He has a White Pine tree planting with a ceremony every year. The White Pine, with its five needle clusters is sacred to the Haudenosaunee and is referred to as the Tree of Peace.

Eco-Logic's news stories this week: naming a newly-found species of spider, a settlement protecting water from PFAS, and nuclear legislation in New Jersey.

Our music this week ia a song from the Akwesasne Freedom School fundraising cd, "Thanksgiving Song." Our guest on this episode, Kierin Bell, is an independent scholar whose work brings together botany, archaeology, and ethnolinguistics with Indigenous and industrial history in order to uncover the true indigenous history of the Mohawk Valley. Kierin is of European descent and his family has been in the region since the 1700s. He is now actively working to support return of the Mohawk people to their traditional homeland. He sees this return as the missing piece of the puzzle to heal the valley after centuries of abuse. This is what led him to his work supporting the Kanatsiohareke mission. To learn more, go to https://mohawkcommunity.org

Many WBAI shows will quote Frederick Douglass: "What to The Slave Is the 4th of July?" We will ask, "What to an Indigenous American is the 4th of July?". The Declaration of Independence has many passages with negative, racist statements about the native peoples. So much for “all men are created equalâ€.

On this episode, we'll be discussing the history of the nations of North and South America before European contact. What was the environment like? What was the climate like?

We'll include the disruption by colonizers, expansion of the nation and its effect on native nations, and bison and other wildlife, up to present day when finally some folks are realizing the value of Indigenous wisdom in terms of ecosystems, removing dams, and firefighting, etc.

Those of you who have been to "Drums Along the Hudson" in Inwood Park, NYC, usually in May, might have heard Mohawk Elder Tom Porter give the opening and closing prayers. He has a White Pine tree planting with a ceremony every year. The White Pine, with its five needle clusters is sacred to the Haudenosaunee and is referred to as the Tree of Peace.

Eco-Logic's news stories this week: naming a newly-found species of spider, a settlement protecting water from PFAS, and nuclear legislation in New Jersey.

Our music this week is a song from the Akwesasne Freedom School fundraising cd, "Thanksgiving Song."

Lawyer Norman Siegel will be reading and commenting on the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. The NYC Metro Raging Grannie will be there and singing their patriotic songs. July 4, Saturday 12:00 noon in Central Park, 5th Ave and 67th St, at the Women's Rights' Pioneers Monument.

The country's top nuclear regulator, the NRC, is weakening radiation protection standards again, which would expose Americans to more radiation. Every exposure increases the risk of cancer and immune disease - and with higher doses, the health impacts only get worse. Join this 90-minute webinar hosted by the Committee to Bridge the Gap on Tuesday, July 7th (starting 8:30 p.m. EDT), for an expert presentation on radiation harms and comment-writing workshop. Learn how to make your voice heard and submit a comment to the NRC. Here is the registration link.

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