Galina Angarova

Galina Angarova is an Indigenous advocate dedicated to highlighting the hidden costs of the green energy transition. She reveals how the rush for minerals like nickel and lithium jeopardizes Indigenous lands and livelihoods. Angarova calls for a paradigm shift that prioritizes Indigenous leadership and consent. She discusses alarming environmental disasters affecting communities and emphasizes the importance of traditional knowledge in sustainable practices. This conversation challenges listeners to think critically about the true cost of our green technologies.

Galina Angarova, a Buryat woman from Siberia and Executive Director of Cultural Survival, dives into the interconnectedness of human suffering and our environment. She shares her upbringing in an intact Indigenous culture, emphasizing the importance of ancestral wisdom in healing our planet. Angarova critiques the conventional green economy, advocating for practices that prioritize Indigenous rights and communal well-being. Through personal stories, she highlights the crucial role of language and connection to the land in fostering resilience and cultural healing.