Change the System, Not the Climate

Change the System, Not the Climate: Clayton Thomas-Muller (August 2016)

Clayton Thomas-Muller : previous spokesperson for Idle No More and responsible of the 350.org campaign on the importance of stopping oil sands and to counter extractivism (Canada).

Clayton Thomas-Muller explains the ecological crisis as a disconnection of humanity in its sacred relationship with Mother Earth. The current economic model encourages us to fill the void left by the disconnection of nature due to over consumption in order to satisfy our greed. As long as we do not become aware of this vicious circle, we will never be able to find sustainable solutions, Thomas-Muller adds that by talking about climate change, it is important to address the themes of colonialism and of reconciliation, especially in a First Nations perspective. These two themes will allow us to remember the models that we should not reproduce (total expropriation, delocalization, assimilation) and to heal the wounds of the past to build new bases.

Source: Indigeneous Climate Action

Region: North America

Country: Canada