"The first time I personally experienced the violent processes of Invading forces was when I was 13 years old when the national council tried to steal our community land for construction of a highway. so, these are some of the reasons why i stand as a climate change activist."
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Indigenous activist India Logan-Riley's full speech at COP26. Nov 5, 2021, Doha Debates. Retrieved: 18 November, 2023.
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India Logan-Riley
India Logan-Riley is a climate activist, who was awarded the 2021 Stanford University Bright Award.
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