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Isolated Native American Communities Struggle in the Aftermath
of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
A Conversation with the "Chimpanzee Lady": Jane
Goodall on Animals, the Environment and her Life
Isolated Native American Communities Struggle in
the Aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Isolated and marginalized in normal times, today we look
at the plight of Native Americans in the deep bayous of Louisiana
in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. [includes
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Aid has been slow in reaching these communities and tribal
members are still awaiting much-needed supplies from FEMA.
There is evidence the tribes have suffered disproportionately
from the devastation of the hurricanes because they have been
overlooked by federal agencies and relief organizations.
Tribal members say relief efforts have been hindered because
they do not have federal recognition as Native American tribes.
The communities have state recognition but have been struggling
for federal recognition for decades.
One tribal chief says FEMA was very slow because it didn't
even know the tribes existed.
Tribal members also say a general lack of media coverage
has kept the public in the dark about the communites' plight.
Independent filmmaker Gregory Berger recently spoke with
tribal leaders of the Biloxi Chitimacha tribes in southern
Louisiana. He filed this report.
- Native American communities continue to struggle in the
Bayous of Louisiana
A Conversation with the "Chimpanzee Lady":
Jane Goodall on Animals, the Environment and her Life
We broadcast an extended conversation with Jane Goodall.
She discusses her life, the environment, war, and her new
book "Harvest for Hope: A Guide to Mindful Eating."
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On this Thanksgiving Day, as we cook and share meals with
friends and families, we bring you an interview with the renowned
primatologist, Jane Goodall. Her latest book is Harvest for
Hope : A Guide to Mindful Eating. Goodall, who is known for
her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees and baboons, turns
her attention to the food we eat and how it reaches our tables.
In her book, Goodall examines the danger of corporate ownership
of water and the patening of seeds, the hazards of genetically
modified foods and the existence of inhumane animal factories.
Jane Goodall joined us in our firehouse studios for an extended
conversation.
- Jane Goodall, renowned primatologist, her latest book
is "Harvest for Hope : A Guide to Mindful Eating."
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