Researchers and educators sometimes think about their work as supporting efforts to promote justice, including environmental justice, which is sometimes defined as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people in environmental decision-making. Using examples from his 2024 book, On the Swamp: Fighting for Indigenous Environmental Justice, David reflects on how his work as a scientist and community-engaged scholar has not only supported efforts to promote environmental justice but has also been transformed by the principles of environmental justice.
Webinar attendees can expect to gain a clearer understanding of how Indigenous peoples in eastern North Carolina have survived, thrived, and maintained ties to their ancestral homelands despite colonial exploitation, extractivism, and environmental degradation. Overall, the webinar aims to broaden the perspectives of scholars and professionals when it comes to thinking about responsibility, accountability, and justice in their work.