Winona LaDuke: Biography, Facts and Career
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Winona LaDuke (born August 18, 1959) is a Native American environmentalist, writer, and industrial hemp grower, known for her work on tribal land claims and preservation, as well as sustainable development. In 1996 and 2000, she ran for vice president of the United States as the nominee of the Green Party of the United States, on a ticket headed by Ralph Nader. Until 2023 she was the executive director and a co-founder (along with the Indigo Girls) of Honor the Earth, a Native environmental advocacy organization that played an active role in the Dakota Access Pipeline protests. In 2016, she received an electoral vote for vice president. In doing so, she became the first Green Party member to receive an electoral vote.
Quick facts about Winona LaDuke
- Full name: Winona LaDuke
- Born: 1959-08-18
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q118969
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Who is Winona LaDuke?
Winona LaDuke (born August 18, 1959) is a Native American environmentalist, writer, and industrial hemp grower, known for her work on tribal land claims and preservation, as well as sustainable development. In 1996 and 2000, she ran for vice president of the United States as the nominee of the Green Party of the United States, on a ticket headed by Ralph Nader.
What nationality is Winona LaDuke?
Winona LaDuke is United States.
When was Winona LaDuke born?
Winona LaDuke was born on 1959-08-18.
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