FNMI

1. Promoting cultural diversity and respect
They actively work to promote respect for the cultural diversity and traditions of First Peoples. Through their activities, they seek to break down stereotypes and misunderstandings that exist in society and educate people about the importance and contribution of First Peoples' culture.

2. Preservation of cultural heritage
Activists play a key role in preserving and transmitting the cultural heritage of their people. They work to preserve traditions, language, history and customs, making them accessible to the next generations.

3. Supporting education and self-awareness
These individuals act as mentors and leaders to help members of their community gain self-awareness and confidence in their cultural identity. They promote education and organize events and programs that help preserve and develop cultural heritage.

1. Disproportionate Exposure: Racial and ethnic minority communities are more likely to live in areas near industrial facilities, waste sites, and other sources of environmental pollution. This exposure can lead to higher rates of health issues such as respiratory illnesses, cancer, and other chronic diseases.

2. Historical Context: Environmental racism is rooted in historical and systemic injustices, including discriminatory housing policies (such as redlining) and zoning practices that have segregated communities of color into less desirable and more polluted areas.

3. Community Activism and Advocacy: Environmental justice movements have emerged to address these issues, advocating for equitable access to a clean and healthy environment for all communities. This includes grassroots organizing, legal challenges, and efforts to increase public awareness and political action.

1. Celebration and preservation of culinary heritage
The series emphasizes the importance of culinary traditions as part of the cultural heritage of indigenous peoples, showing recipes and techniques transmitted from generation to generation.

2. Use of local and traditional ingredients
Chefs demonstrate the importance of using local and traditional ingredients, emphasizing respect for nature and connection with the earth.

3. Cooking as a tool for reconciliation and education
The series uses cooking to promote reconciliation and education, breaking stereotypes and raising awareness of indigenous culture.

1. Personal and cultural recovery
The book emphasizes the process of personal restoration and revival of culture through the history of the author himself, overcoming difficulties and reviving the connection with the roots.

2. The importance of the family and community
"From the Ashes" demonstrates how supporting the family and community plays a key role in restoring identity and overcoming life's trials.

3. Awareness and reconciliation with the past
The book addresses reconciliation with the traumas of the past, emphasizing the importance of awareness of history and cultural roots for personal healing and recovery.