Climate change, mass extinction, and inequality are compounding crises becoming increasingly threatening both in the United States and across the globe. These concerns are not isolated—each one exacerbates the others, creating a cascading effect. There is still much the United States can do to limit these damages, but how could Americans possibly address ecological crises without first achieving functional democracy that tackles inequality? The equitable direct democracies of traditional Indigenous Nations may offer promising answers, connecting people to Nature in responsible and sustainable relationships.
This book highlights the ideas and solutions for sociopolitical and environmental crises proposed by traditional Indigenous peoples, advocating for a wide swath of U.S. communities to produce their own food and green energy as they self-govern sustainably. Through a three-part structure, this work outlines how green communities could form a greater Green U.S. nation, separate from existing political systems, and band together in mutual aid and nonviolent defense. Rooted in Indigenous knowledge, the book challenges conventional thinking and explores a radical path toward addressing social and ecological crises.

Kirk Scirto is an activist and public health specialist with a certificate in climate change and health. He has worked with various Indigenous communities globally and in the U.S., including serving as the family physician for the Tonawanda Seneca Nation.
Paul Winnie is a sustainable farmer and respected elder of the Tonawanda Seneca Nation. He teaches about the traditional Indigenous worldview and serves as an environmental justice activist.