Native Americans: Where in Environmental Justice Theory and Research?

• In Event: 046 - Section on Environment and Technology Roundtable Session (one-hour).
  In Refereed Roundtable: Table 03. Environmental Justice

Abstract

Unique political and cultural dynamics surround Native American communities as related to the study and pursuit of environmental justice (EJ). As a result, while the last two decades have seen important theoretical, empirical, and policy advancements in pursuit of EJ, much remains to be done specifically with regard to Native American communities. This review summaries key understandings of environmental justice issues as related to Native Americans based on over 70 cross-disciplinary articles identified through a comprehensive literature search. We summarize current knowledge, methodologies employed in Native American EJ research, as well as important research and policy gaps that remain.

Authors

• Jamie Vickery, University of Colorado

• Lori M. Hunter, University of Colorado-Boulder