Trudeau says Indigenous people can teach the world how to care for the planet – APTN

November 30, 2015

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said during a speech in Paris that Indigenous people can teach the world how to care for the planet.

Trudeau was speaking Monday at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, also known as COP21, in Paris.

While outlining the principles on which Canada will base its climate action plan, Trudeau included a reference to the importance of working with Indigenous people.

He said Indigenous people are taking a leadership role on climate change and that Indigenous knowledge could be helpful in dealing with the issue.

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