Community Quote by Winona LaDuke
“What gives these corporations like CONOCO, SHELL, EXXON, DIASHAWA, ITT, RIO TINTO ZINC, and the WORLD BANK a right which supercedes or is superior to my human right to live on my land, or that of my family, my community, my nation, our nations, and to us as women?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Justice Forum, 2015
Corporate and financial institutions claim authority over land, but this authority conflicts with indigenous and human rights to self‑determination and environmental stewardship.
In simple terms: Corporations claim rights over land, conflicting with human rights.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize community rights over corporate power.
Themes
environment
rights
justice
Mood
urgent
determined
Type
activist
inspirational
When to use this quote
- land negotiations
- policy advocacy
- community organizing
- legal challenges
Key Concepts
sovereignty
colonialism
corporate power
Questions to Reflect On
- What legal mechanisms protect community land?
- How can communities assert sovereignty effectively?
A Different Perspective
Corporate arguments often cite legal ownership, ignoring moral claims.
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