Caroline Cannon | |
|---|---|
| Aqugaq | |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Iñupiat leader |
| Known for | Grassroots environmentalism |
| Awards | Goldman Environmental Prize (2012) |
Caroline Cannon or Aqugaq is an Iñupiaq leader and environmentalist from Point Hope, Alaska.[1] She was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize in 2012 for her fight for protection of marine ecosystems against pollution from the petroleum industry.[2][3][4][5]
In 2020, Cannon co-authored a chapter, "We Will Fight to Protect the Arctic Ocean and Our Way of Life," with Robert Thompson, Rosemary Ahtuangaruak and Earl Kingik in Arctic Voices (Seven Stories Press), edited by Subhankar Banerjee.[6]
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References
- ^ "Goldman Prize Winner Caroline Cannon". loe.org. 20 April 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- ^ "Alaskan Wins Environmental Prize for Opposing Offshore Drilling". voanews.com. 23 April 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- ^ "Caroline Cannon". Goldman Environmental Prize. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
- ^ "Inupiat Woman Wins Goldman Prize for Leading Fight Against Arctic Drilling". treehugger.com. 20 April 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- ^ "Point Hope leader awarded prestigious prize". thearcticsounder.com. 20 April 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- ^ "Arctic Voices". sevenstories.com. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
Further reading
- Kizzia, Tom (5 September 2016). "Whale Hunters of the Warming Arctic". newyorker.com. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
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