Jani Leverett Pine, Cook Forest State Park, PA

 

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Jani Leverett Pine, Cook Forest State Park, Jan 2006 - photo by Dale Luthringer

 


Jani Leverett at the "Jani Pine" Mohawk Trail State Forest (2001)

Jani Leverett (11/24/41 - 12/30/03)  The late Jani Leverett was the wife of Robert Leverett and one of the inspirational founders of ENTS.  She was of  native American ancestry and an activist who served as president of the Massachusetts chapter of the American Indian Movement.  She was a champion of the cause of indigenous peoples around the world, she spoke widely on these issue, including addressing the United Nations on these concerns.