1. Xiuhtezcatl Martinez has spoken at the United Nations several times, and he gained popularity after delivering a 2015 speech at the United Nations General Assembly in English, Spanish, and Nahuatl.
10 Facts About Xiuhtezcatl Martinez
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Xiuhtezcatl Martinez was born in Colorado, but moved to Mexico in his infancy.
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Xiuhtezcatl Martinez lived with his family in Boulder, Colorado through 2019 moving later to Portland, Oregon.
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Xiuhtezcatl Martinez has two younger siblings, sister Tonantzin and brother Itzcuauhtli.
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That same year, he competed with young musicians from around the world who submitted self-produced music "to inspire the negotiations" at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change with their music; Xiuhtezcatl Martinez's selection "Speak for the Trees" was chosen as the Jury Award Winner.
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Xiuhtezcatl Martinez grew up as a vegetarian never having eaten any meat and is a vegan.
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Xiuhtezcatl Martinez served as the Youth Director through 2019, transitioning to co-Youth Director alongside Marlow Baines, who assumed the youth leadership role in 2020.
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Xiuhtezcatl Martinez was the lead plaintiff in Martinez v Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission case.
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In December 2018, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez spoke with Sanders at a town hall event called "Solving the Climate Crisis".
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Xiuhtezcatl Martinez was awarded the US Volunteer Service Award by President Barack Obama in 2013.