Could hip-hop strengthen one of the world’s most fragile environments? Temperatures in the Arctic are increasing at a rate nearly three times the global average. Musician Maxida Märak is Sámi and her people are among the first to experience the effects of climate change on this region. Due to their closeness and dependency on the ecosystem and its resources, native people are watching their lands become uninhabitable for plant and animal species such as reindeer. The food these animals eat has begun to grow differently or not at all - creating a ripple effect and causing Sámi traditions that are in sync with nature to become as threatened as the land itself. Through hip-hop, Märak uses her voice to bring attention to this plight and advocate for climate justice. She sings about her culture, the mining of Sámi lands, and discrimination and violations against her people. Her music has inspired courage in people across the world to engage in these difficult conversations. Visit maxida.se/ to support her cause. Footage by Maxida Märak was used in the creation of this film.
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