Speech On Native Americans

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This article reminded me of a trip I took this summer that focused on the indigenous people in the nation. In late June and early July, I went on a trip that changed my life. The trip was a climate change congress that took place in Shepherdstown, West Virginia and the congress focused on the indigenous people of the nation. The keynote speakers were all Native American and the counselors at the congress were also Native American. The students at the congress learned about climate change, but we all learned something deeper than that; every one of us became inspired by a few of the congress leaders. The leader Chako inspired me and I do not think I will ever find a good enough way of thanking him. Chako was a lot like Bernice in the article