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fromFortune
6 days ago

Adidas stole sandal design from traditional Mexican artisans, Sheinbaum says

Adidas faces accusations from Mexican authorities for allegedly plagiarizing traditional Indigenous huarache designs in their new sandal.
Agriculture
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Hemp spells affordable housing for Native American community

A program has been initiated to create affordable housing using a sustainable material made from hemp, benefitting indigenous and underserved communities.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

'Surprised and disappointed': Ekati layoffs reverberate across N.W.T. | CBC News

Layoffs at Ekati Diamond Mine highlight challenges in the diamond industry and significantly impact local Indigenous communities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Federal court dismisses landmark Torres Strait climate case but warns of bleak future' without urgent action

The federal court dismissed a case claiming the Australian government failed to protect Torres Strait Islands from climate change.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 years ago

Hidden in Plain View: Philanthropy, Mission Statements, and White Supremacy - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

White supremacy is a pandemic. In this moment in time, the shared global narrative centers around COVID-19. But white supremacy is a more pernicious virus, permeating every strata of human life for at least the last 500 years.
Social justice
fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: Industrialization might cause 'inflammaging'

Chronic inflammation associated with ageing may be due to industrialized lifestyles, not age itself, as shown in Indigenous communities.
Public health
fromNature
1 month ago

Ageing is linked to inflammation - but only in the industrialized world

Research indicates chronic inflammation may be linked to industrialized living, not universal aging, as seen in Indigenous communities.
fromFast Company
16 years ago
Bootstrapping

Another Stone Turned

Empowering minority communities through micro-businesses promotes financial independence and pride.
Creating online platforms for handmade goods can reduce poverty in Indian Country.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

A Digital Invasion Sets Off Tech Trauma

The digital flood disrupts identity and rituals, reshaping lives rapidly.
Turning off technology can protect cultural values and presence.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

The last nomads of Nepal

"It is the women's job to prepare the new settlement and build new houses. Additionally, fetching water and cooking meals are also women's responsibilities."
Retirement
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Melting glaciers will harm us all. Yet still we watch, unmoved | Robin McKie

The Arctic's warming is accelerating global climate change, leading to severe ecological and societal impacts.
fromKqed
3 months ago

Encore: Great Redwood Trail Proposal Unearths Painful History for Indigenous Tribes | KQED

California plans a 300-mile rail-trail, potentially the longest in the U.S., but faces indigenous opposition over historical grievances.
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