A change in climate and an increase in natural disasters have caused disruption in the growth of crops in Indigenous communities.

Corn is very important to the farmers in these communities. Corn pollen or meal is traditionally used to pray for rains to nourish the crops and protect them.

New Mexico, Arizona, and other areas have been suffering from the climate change, which also affects animal feeding schedules and migration.

The impact of climate change has become more noticeable by the farmers and the people within their communities. This change also complicates their everyday life now that water and crops are scarce.

Original Post By Dan Ninham/Indian Country Today

Read More Here: https://indiancountrytoday.com/news/climate-chaos-indigenous-communities-hit-by-change