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A Look at Autumn Peltier

Autumn Peltier is an Anishnaabe world-renowned youth environment activist who primarily focuses on
fighting for clean water rights. She resides in Wiikwemkoong First Nation in Manitoulin Island, Ontario, and is
the Chief Water Commissioner of the Anishinabek Nation (an Indigenous political advocacy organization).
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Windsor, ON Children’s Peace Prize for three consecutive years. Peltier

Celebrating Autumn Peltier - The Trustworthy mentions that little kids see her as an idol, and that that inspires
her to keep going.
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I chose to celebrate Autumn Peltier because I identify with the
Episode Description: frustration she and other young people feel whenever politicians
and corporations disregard concerns about the environment. After
In today's episode, we celebrate Autumn Peltier's all, in Peltier’s own words, “We can’t eat money or drink oil.”
accomplishments as an Anishanaabe water advocate in honour of Autumn Peltier is a courageous young woman who isn’t afraid to
National Indigenous Peoples Day. make her voice heard in a male-dominated world. And she’s also
doing a phenomenal job teaching people why you should never
Transcript:  take water for granted, because the deprivation of clean water can
and will severely damage one’s quality of life. 
[Jingle]
To end off today’s episode, I’d like to read a quote from Autumn:
Welcome back, fellow narrators, to the Trustworthy Narrators “You wouldn’t generally think … a young person would speak up
Podcast, where we do everything from analyzing fiction to about world issues … That’s why it’s so much more powerful—
discussing cultural issues. Unfortunately, my co-host Leilani is because that’s how you know something is wrong.” As a young
deathly ill this week so she won’t be joining us this episode. But person myself, I believe we should all follow Autumn’s example and
today, in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, we will be work towards making this world a place we can proudly call home. 
celebrating Autumn Peltier, a world-renowned Anishinaabe water
advocate and youth environmental activist.  And that’s all for today! Thank you so much for listening and we’ll
see you on Friday for our Writers Craft episode! 
Autumn Peltier was born on September 27th, 2004, making her
only eighteen years old. She grew up in Wiikwemikoong First [Jingle]
Nation on Ontario’s Manitoulin Island, an island in Lake Huron.
Due to her early accomplishments, she was appointed Chief Water Sources: 
Commissioner for the Anishinabek Nation, one of Ontario’s oldest
political organizations. She was raised in a traditional lifestyle and Gallant, David Joseph. “Autumn Peltier.” The Canadian
was mentored by her Aunt Josephine growing up, who, before Encyclopedia, 24 Sept. 2020,
passing away, encouraged Peltier to continue protecting the water. [Link]/en/article/autumn-peltier.
Accessed 17 May 2023.
At a young age, Peltier visited another reserve and found that their
tap water was undrinkable due to contamination and pollution. Kainz, Natalie. “Here’s How a Young First Nations Clean
Ever since then, Peltier has dedicated her efforts to fighting for Water Activist is Captivating Global Audiences.” CNN, 10 Aug. 2022,
clean water rights for Indigenous peoples throughout Canada. [Link]/2022/08/09/americas/autumn-peltier-water-
Each and everyday, Peltier uses her position as the Chief Water protector-first-nations-canada-spc/[Link]. Accessed 17 May
Commissioner to spread awareness and make a difference. Her 2023. 
most notable achievements include confronting Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau at only twelve years old regarding his failure to Smith, Marie-Danielle. “Autumn Peltier on Youth Activism,
enact policies that preserve clean water, and addressing the UN Challenging Trudeau, and a Future in Politics.” [Link], 7 Dec.
twice to urge world leaders to take action. She has been 2021, [Link]/longforms/autumn-peltier-on-youth-activism-
nominated for a plethora of awards, including the International challenging-trudeau-and-a-future-in-politics/. Accessed 20 May
2023.  At a UN conference in front of hundreds of attendees, Autumn
Peltier's speech reflects on the fact that Indigenous people are
expected to live in third world conditions despite Canada being a
first world country. She explains that not only is water a critical
The Trustworthy Narrators Podcast by biological resource, but it is a vibrant source of spirituality for her
The Unreliable Narrators Podcast people. For generations, they have passed down oral traditions
In today's episode, we celebrate Autumn proclaiming that water has a spirit, and that to be deprived of
Peltier's accomplishments as an water is to be deprived of a connection to the land. The purpose of
Anishanaabe water advocate in honour of this video is to persuade others to fight for the water crisis
National Indigenous Peoples Day.
through centering Autumn Peltier's perspective. Her insight on the
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matter due to her Anishinaabe heritage is especially enlightening.

"Water protector Autumn Peltier speaks at UN" is a video uploaded

on YouTube by CBC/Radio-Canada, a Canadian public
Wikwemikong, ON broadcasting service. They are a well-established national media
company that reports on current news.
Documentary Starring Autumn Peltier
The documentary The Water Walker follows fifteen-year-old I selected this video as a supplementary source since her UN
Anishinaabe activist Autumn Peltier in the days before she arrives speeches are some of her most notable acts of activism. Although
at the UN for her speech regarding the water crisis. Peltier the podcast mentions her 2019 UN speech, it does not expand on
prepares for her speech as she embarks on a lifechanging journey the contents of the speech. With this video, the listener is able to
from Wiikwemkoong First Nation to United Nations Headquarters watch her full 2019 speech and appreciate her compelling
in Manhattan. At the conference, Peltier hopes to inspire world arguments.
leaders to bring forth positive change for clean water rights for
future Indigenous generations. The purpose of the documentary is "Water protector Autumn Peltier speaks at UN." YouTube, uploaded
to further amplify Autumn Peltier's voice and educate our youth by CBC News, 28 Sept 2019, [Link]
on the water crisis. v=OusN4mWmDKQ. Accessed 2 June 2023.

The Water Walker is a 13-minute documentary directed by James

Burns, whose work has been featured on The Atlantic and Vice, and
produced by Seeing Red 6 Nations.

Seeing Red 6 Nations is the film production sector of Seeing Red

Media, an Indigenous-led media company originating from Six
Nations of the Grand River Territory. The goal of the company is to
uplift Indigenous storytellers.

I selected The Walker Walker as a supplemental source alongside

my podcast as it showcases Autumn Peltier's courageous
disposition, especially as a young person, because despite
everything working against her favour and the fears that could've Water protector Autumn Peltier speaks at UN
dissuaded her, she managed to deliver a compelling speech at a by CBC News
UN conference in front of a formidable audience. YOUTUBE

Burns, James, director. The Water Walker. Performance by Autumn

Peltier, Seeing Red 6 Nations, 2019. Accessed 2 June 2023. 
Melrose, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Mural of Autumn Peltier by Stefan Ways

the-water-walker Stefan Ways, an American artist, added a portrait of Autumn
CRAVE Peltier to his street art series, Overconsumption is Killing Us, to
honour Peltier's fervent environmental activism. With this
addition, Ways wants to emphasize the power that the youth has
to combat climate change and environmental issues. The artwork
is displayed on the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Normandie
United Nations Headquarters, East 42nd Street, New York, NY, USA Avenue in Los Angelos as the 25th installment to Ways' series. The
purpose of this article is to showcase Stefan Ways' creative
Autumn Peltier's 2019 Speech at the UN
approach to environmental activism and educate others on
Autumn Peltier's contributions. Anishinaabekwe Water Warrior
Autumn Peltier included in American
street art series
This source is a digital article by Laura Barrios, a Communications Providing Anishinabek News to the
Coordinator for the Anishinabek Nation, featuring a picture of an community.
artpiece by Stefan Ways. The article was posted on Anishinabek ANISHINABEKNEWS
News, a news platform published by Anishinabek Nation. The
Anishinabek Nation is a political organization representing 39 First
Nations throughout Ontario and offers a variety of services for
Lake Huron
Indigenous peoples.
Background Image
I chose this as a supplemental source to highlight Autumn Peltier's
Background image was chosen as an homage to Autumn Peltier's
international influence as a young environmental activist. The
birthplace (Wiikwemikoong First Nation on Manitoulin Island) on
mere fact someone has painted a mural in her honour is a
Lake Huron and to highlight her dedication to water advocacy and
testiment to the incredible magnitude of her influence. Peltier's
how she views water as a sacred source of spirituality.
rise to prominence in water advocacy would hopefully encourage
more young people to make a difference, regardless of how
Lasenby, Brian. “Driftwood on a Lake Huron Beach after Sunset -
intimidating the world may be (as Stefan Ways also expressed).
Canada.” Adobe Stock. 

Barrios, Laura. "Anishinaabekwe Water Warrior Autumn Peltier

included in American street art series." Anishnabek News. 17 Oct.
2019. [Link]
water-warrior-autumn-peltier-included-in-american-street-art-
series/. Accessed 2 June 2023. 

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