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At the beginning of the year, Elijah McKenzie-Jackson was invited to the House of Lords to meet with Chief Raoni, marking a significant reunion. The year before, Elijah connected with Chief Raoni in the Amazon Rainforest during his expedition, which was covered by The Guardian News.
Their discussion at the House of Lords covered critical topics including social justice, climate justice, and the urgent need to protect Indigenous lands.
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During this visit, Elijah formally handed in the petition opposing the West Cumbria coal mine, reinforcing the fight against fossil fuel expansion in the UK while advocating for sustainable solutions.
However, one moment stood out above all—Chief Raoni shared his deep fear that no one would continue his activism, that his lifelong fight to protect the Amazon Rainforest could be forgotten. Looking at Elijah, he asked if he would carry forward this mission. Without hesitation, Elijah agreed, forging a union that transcends generations, bound by the shared commitment to protect the Earth.