Chronicles: Stories from the Front Lines in the Battle for Environmental Justice

by Winona LaDuke, Sean Aaron Cruz (Editor)

Chronicles is a major work, a collection of current, pressing and inspirational stories of Indigenous communities from the Canadian subarctic to the heart of Dine Bii Kaya, Navajo Nation. Chronicles is a book literally risen from the ashes-beginning in 2008 after her home burned to the ground-and collectively is an accounting of Winona's personal path of recovery, finding strength and resilience in the writing itself as well as in her work. Long awaited, Chronicles is a labor of love, a tribute to those who have passed on and those yet to arrive.

Genres: Indigenous, Nonfiction, Environment

299 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2016

About the author

Writing, farming, and working in her community for more than 40 years, Winona LaDuke is one of the world’s most tireless and charismatic leaders on issues related to climate change, Indigenous and human rights, green economies, grassroots organizing, and the restoration of local food systems. A two-time Green Party vice-presidential candidate, Winona has received numerous awards and accolades, including recognition on the Forbes' first “50 Over 50—Women of Impact” list in 2021.

Winona is the author of many acclaimed articles and books, including "Recovering the Sacred: The Power of Naming and Claiming" and "To Be a Water Protector: Rise of the Wiindigoo Slayers." A Harvard-educated economist, hemp farmer, grandmother, and member of the Mississippi Band Anishinaabeg, she lives and works on the White Earth Reservation in northern Minnesota.

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you haven't heard the voice of reason that is Winona LaDuke, then it is time you did. The Winona LaDuke Chronicles is a compilation of various "stories" that relate to the damages being done to our country and our people by various energy companies in the name of profits - the company bottom line as well as the profits of the big money investors.

LaDuke's book should make you very angry, and if you read it correctly, should scare the life out of you, for where is it now safe to live? They poison the earth, air, and water of this country. We are NOT benefitting from their exploits.

Perhaps in the long run, this country will be returned to the Native Americans who have staunchly argued for the protection of Mother Earth from the very beginning.

Winona LaDuke is a soft-spoken women who speaks clearly and truthfully. She should be honored among writers for straight forward presentation of the facts. And by the way, coal is NOT clean energy. Only fools would believe such a tale.

[Maria F. Roca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Winona LaDuke's voice is a very important one for may reasons and she addresses many important issues and concepts in this book. However, the book is unevenly written (with many writing errors), and would have benefited from some editing. It could have been better organized and was at times repetitive. I still found it worthwhile reading and I greatly admire Winona LaDuke for all of the important work she has done.

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Important information. Great for further research.

[Susan Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

A compliation of essays and editorials. A little choppy at the beginning but she regains her strong voice by the end of the book. " From teepee to Tesla".