Native American tribes find it's not always easy being green

American Indians have risen to prominence as the new darlings of the environmental movement, but while they appreciate the help, they also are fighting to make sure they don't become tokens of activists.

Even though there is room for collaboration, Jade Begay, spokeswoman for the Indigenous Environmental Network, representing tribes in their legal fights against President Trump's recent pipeline approvals, said there is a bright line between what the tribes are trying to accomplish and what climate change groups and conservation activists are trying to do.

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