Autumn Peltier -- Chatelaine Woman of the Year
Time magazine has named Greta Thunberg as its Person of the Year for 2019, and who good argue with this choice. Even though Thunberg has been a lightning rod for pathetic Old White Fart disdain and even hatred she has brought the climate crisis to the fore in a way no one has been able to do.
It's important to note that during COP25 the United Nations climate conference which is in its second week in Madrid Greta chose to step back from the microphone to allow Indigenous youth from around the world to speak. This was a gracious choice and a reminder that we humans tend toward creating superstars and saints who have provide inspiration and perspective, but are not the only voices.
In recent weeks a Canadian teen from Manitoulin Island in Ontario, Autumn Peltier, has received recognition for her role as chief water commissioner of the Anishinabek Nationa First Nations and spokesperson about the climate emergency. She too has addressed the United Nations and speaks about the sacred trust of water. Peltier is Chatelaine magazine's Woman of the Year and she has been named by the BBC as one of 100 inspiring and influential women for 2019, the only Canadian who is recognized.
Obviously this is not a contest to identify the most worthy teen activist, and there are actually many more from around the planet who are making a difference where they live and beyond. I do appreciated that the Indigenous young people are comfortable in speaking of traditional ways and knowledge which include the spiritual.
I am saddened that our Judeo/Christian tradition has too often pushed the sacredness of Creation into the background, despite scriptural support. We can learn from these young people who bring different perspectives which may revitalize our own.
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