M5 - Presentation to the United Nations

The source I reviewed was Presentation to the United Nations by Carol Jacobs Cayuga Bear Clan Mother. The article I feel is meant to convey the issues with the environment. She is very concerned for future generations and danger of extinction. She is trying work with the United Nations to solve the environmental crisis. She states, “We know that we, as communities and as a people, are facing an environmental crisis. We know that we do not have the resources to be able to resolve that crisis by ourselves. That is why we are here, seeking partners.” (Jacobs, 1995) She is really put the other issues the natives have aside to try and solve a problem that effects all nations, which is extremely noble.  This is great resource along with the other resources for this module because it shows the passion and fight of the natives. They care so deeply about the land and the future. This article really paints a perfect picture of there priorities. I think this makes a quality academic website because it’s a transcript of what Carol Jacobs speech to the United Nations and really communicates the issue being discussed. I feel the purpose of making a Native American focused journal in blog is to encourage conversation among classmates. It gives each student a public forum to express our opinions and facts about the Native American culture. It’s more than a discussion board, we teach each other about the articles we have read and learn about the articles from others that we have not.

"Presentation to the United Nations July 18, 1995 by Carol Jacobs, Cayuga Bear Clan Mother, Akwesasne Notes, Fall 1995." Presentation to the United Nations July 18, 1995 by Carol Jacobs, Cayuga Bear Clan Mother, Akwesasne Notes, Fall 1995. Web. 13 Aug. 2015. <http://www.ratical.org/many_worlds/6Nations/PresentToUN.html>.