He was brought up in an indigenous household where nature was worshiped. Earth was considered as a living entity, worth reverence. When he was six, he delivered his first speech. Later he became the Youth Director of Earth Guardians. He was influenced by indigenous traditions for his advocacy of environmental and cultural resilience. He participated in global events like the UN General Assembly. He advocated policies like the Green New Deal and non-market-based solutions to climate change. He found interconnectedness in environmental issues and racial and social inequities. In Juliana vs. In The United States Case, he and other youth … Continue reading Xiuhtezcatl Martinez Combines Indigenous Advocacy, Hip-Hop, and Youth-Led Climate Movements to Fight for Global Justice