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Spent her summers in Native Communities
- She would use this as an opportunity to connect with her Native American heritage.
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Met Jimmie Durham
- After LaDuke went to hear one of his speeches during college, he made her realize how many struggles Native American's really go through. Which inspired her journey.
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She Founded White Earth Land Recovery Project
- Her reasoning to found this organization was in response to the destruction being done to the environment.
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LaDuke gives birth to her first child
- She gives tribute to her heritage by giving him a native name.
- She followed through with this when she had her two other children in the future.
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Co founded Honor the Earth
- She co founded the organizations with the Indigo Girls Amy Ray and Emily Saliers.
- This non-profit organization was created to acknowledge the struggles of the Indigenous community.
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Ran For Vice President for the Green Party
- She was a vice presidential candidate along with Ralph Nader
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Retired her Scientific Career
- After years of hard work and commitment, Winona Laduke retired her career, but still strives to support Native Amercians.