Ann Hubbard

Racism, spiritual terrorism and the loss of Indigenous culture are among numerous social issues targeted by the Turtle Island Project, founded in northern Michigan in August 2007. Two Midwest pastors started the Turtle Island Project because the world is sitting on the brink of important cultural, economic and religious issues that will either allow humans to prosper in harmony with the Earth or become the only species to cause its own extinction. Rev. Dr. Lynn Hubbard and Rev. Dr. George Cairns say some if not many Christians belittle the knowledge and heritage of Indigenous cultures like Native Americans, Celts and other centuries-old religions/beliefs aligned with nature and the environment. They believe we can all learn a lot about nature and the environment by listening to Earth-based cultures. Rev. Hubbard is a Lutheran pastor. Rev. Cairns is an ordained United Church of Christ minister. Both have extensive backgrounds in interfaith and multi-cultural work. The Turtle Island Project in Michigan's Upper Peninsula promotes respect for the environment and Native Americans. Turtle Island Project volunteer media advisor Greg Peterson reports On Sept. 25, 2007 Rev. Hubbard spoke to college students, tribal educators and others at the annual United Conference at Northern Michigan University. Topics included diversity and issues like the abuse and sexual mutilation of girls and women in Africa and racism against Native Americans Rev. Hubbard said some Christians are too quick to dismiss Native American teachings. Hubbard said whites can learn a lot from NA storytellers, myths and other Earth-based teachings. Rev. Hubbard says Native Americans know that not everything can be described in words alone. On August 11, 2007 - Dr. Hubbard spoke to religious scholars and authors in Ann Arbor - during the kick off of the Read the Spirit project. Hubbard warned that some Christians think their beliefs are perfect to the exclusion of all others. On August 28, 2007, Rev.