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'Thangs Taken' takes on the truth behind Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving's narrative is often a myth; events like Thangs Taken aim to challenge this perception and honor Indigenous histories.

Curtain Calls: Thanksgiving Play' starts Friday at Alameda's Altarena

The Thanksgiving Play is a humorous and insightful satirical comedy exploring cultural sensitivity and the challenges of representation in theater.

'Thangs Taken' takes on the truth behind Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving's narrative is often a myth; events like Thangs Taken aim to challenge this perception and honor Indigenous histories.

Curtain Calls: Thanksgiving Play' starts Friday at Alameda's Altarena

The Thanksgiving Play is a humorous and insightful satirical comedy exploring cultural sensitivity and the challenges of representation in theater.
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The endless denigration of the natives of Tierra del Fuego: Displayed in zoos and museums in Europe

Tierra del Fuego's indigenous peoples have faced a tragic history of colonization and exploitation, culminating in a recent publication detailing their plight.

The Wide Wide Sea

Hampton Sides' book reexamines Captain Cook's legacy, underscoring the complexities of his ambitions and the consequences of his explorations on Indigenous peoples.

In Praise of the Ancestors by Susan Elizabeth Ramirez (Book Review)

The book challenges the notion that unlettered societies lack history, emphasizing the significance of oral traditions in identity formation.

Holding On to Indigenous Heritage in Georgia

Indigenous cultures in Georgia emphasize a cyclical understanding of time, reflecting a diverse and rich history that is often overlooked.
#cultural-heritage

California universities stash stolen Native ancestors. Here's who's fighting for them back

Native American burial sites have been violated, leading to ongoing efforts for repatriation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.

In Chile a language on the verge of extinction, stirs into life

Efforts are being made to revitalize the Ckunsa language of the Lickanantay people despite its extinction status.

Letters to the Editor, November 2024 - High Country News

Oaster's essay on sacred sites presents a complex dilemma of balancing cultural heritage protection with the necessity of documentation and reporting.

California universities stash stolen Native ancestors. Here's who's fighting for them back

Native American burial sites have been violated, leading to ongoing efforts for repatriation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.

In Chile a language on the verge of extinction, stirs into life

Efforts are being made to revitalize the Ckunsa language of the Lickanantay people despite its extinction status.

Letters to the Editor, November 2024 - High Country News

Oaster's essay on sacred sites presents a complex dilemma of balancing cultural heritage protection with the necessity of documentation and reporting.
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Pole of Cold': life in the coldest inhabited village on Earth photo essay

Oymyakon holds the record as the coldest inhabited place on Earth, with extreme temperatures affecting local life and farming.
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How Recovering the History of a Little-Known Lakota Massacre Could Heal Generational Pain

The Blue Water Massacre in 1855 is a significant yet overlooked event in U.S. military history, marking the start of extensive violence against the Lakota.

"The Haunted Landscape" by Photographer Brendan George Ko

Ko's childhood experiences in Four Corners deeply influence his photographic perspective, embracing both the supernatural and the natural beauty of the landscape.

Berkeley fences off Civic Center Park, some campers forced to move

City workers fenced off Civic Center Park for construction, displacing campers who joined a protest encampment nearby.
Construction at the park focuses on converting a fountain into a Turtle Island Monument for Indigenous peoples.

Spanish Scientists Find Christopher Columbus May Have Been A Sephardic Jew

Columbus' DNA analysis suggests he was a Sephardic Jew, challenging traditional narratives about his identity and prompting reflection on historical perspectives.

White House announces first California marine sanctuary managed by Indigenous peoples

The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary marks a collaboration with Indigenous peoples to protect California's ocean and cultural resources.
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The U.S. gets a new national marine sanctuary, the first led by a tribe

A new marine sanctuary off Central California will protect over 4,500 square miles of ocean, led by Indigenous people and aimed at environmental conservation.

This 28-year-old from Nepal is telling COP28: Don't forget people with disabilities

People with disabilities are often ignored in climate change conversations
Umesh Balal is advocating for the inclusion of disability rights in the climate change agenda

The U.S. gets a new national marine sanctuary, the first led by a tribe

A new marine sanctuary off Central California will protect over 4,500 square miles of ocean, led by Indigenous people and aimed at environmental conservation.

This 28-year-old from Nepal is telling COP28: Don't forget people with disabilities

People with disabilities are often ignored in climate change conversations
Umesh Balal is advocating for the inclusion of disability rights in the climate change agenda
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Vikings and Indigenous North Americans: New Walrus DNA Study Reveals Early Arctic Encounters - Medievalists.net

Viking Age ivory trade routes are traced via ancient walrus DNA, revealing connections with Indigenous Arctic peoples.

Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's first female president: I will not let you down'

Claudia Sheinbaum's inauguration marks a historic moment as the first female president of Mexico, emphasizing women's rights and empowerment.
#truth-and-reconciliation

Canada marks 4th annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | CBC News

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honors Indigenous children lost in residential schools, focusing on remembrance and healing.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024 | The Walrus

The Walrus highlights the significance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in raising awareness of residential school impacts.

Canada marks 4th annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | CBC News

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honors Indigenous children lost in residential schools, focusing on remembrance and healing.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024 | The Walrus

The Walrus highlights the significance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in raising awareness of residential school impacts.
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The Invention of the Other review fascinating first glimpse of uncontacted Amazon tribe

The film portrays a profound first contact between the Korubo tribe and the outside world, highlighting themes of isolation and political tension.
#biodiversity

How scientists debunked one of conservation's most influential statistics

The claim that 80% of biodiversity is protected by Indigenous peoples is unfounded and misleading.

How to support Indigenous Peoples on biodiversity: be rigorous with data

The statistic claiming Indigenous Peoples manage 80% of global biodiversity is unverified and inaccurately represents their role in conservation.

The baseless stat that could be harming Indigenous conservation efforts

The claim that 80% of the world's biodiversity exists in Indigenous lands is false and counterproductive to conservation efforts.

351 new species named by Natural History Museum and a quarter are wasps

Eighty-five new species of wasp are among more than 350 new species identified in 2022 by the Natural History Museum, and scientists say there are many more to come.By combing through its collections, as well as sending scientists on research trips, curators and researchers have managed to describe a total of 351 new species.

How scientists debunked one of conservation's most influential statistics

The claim that 80% of biodiversity is protected by Indigenous peoples is unfounded and misleading.

How to support Indigenous Peoples on biodiversity: be rigorous with data

The statistic claiming Indigenous Peoples manage 80% of global biodiversity is unverified and inaccurately represents their role in conservation.

The baseless stat that could be harming Indigenous conservation efforts

The claim that 80% of the world's biodiversity exists in Indigenous lands is false and counterproductive to conservation efforts.

351 new species named by Natural History Museum and a quarter are wasps

Eighty-five new species of wasp are among more than 350 new species identified in 2022 by the Natural History Museum, and scientists say there are many more to come.By combing through its collections, as well as sending scientists on research trips, curators and researchers have managed to describe a total of 351 new species.
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Brooklyn Museum: An Exploration of the Famous NYC Art Museum

The Brooklyn Museum is a cultural hub using art to promote social change and educate about Indigenous issues.

New Zealand's Maori King Tuheitia dies aged 69

Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII has passed away at age 69, prompting tributes from leaders and the Maori community.

Alaska's permafrost is thawing, releasing a concerning amount of mercury - High Country News

Melting permafrost in Alaska is releasing alarming levels of mercury, posing serious threats to Indigenous peoples and the environment.

OMCA's "Calli: The Art of Xicanx Peoples" (Through Jan. 26, 2025)

"Calli" celebrates Xicanx cultures through diverse artworks that emphasize community, healing, and identity.

Indigenous and Black people tell their seafaring stories at the Mystic Seaport Museum

The "Entwined" exhibition at Mystic Seaport Museum highlights Indigenous and African maritime histories often neglected in American narratives.

APTN, the channel for Canada's Indigenous communities

APTN provides a platform for Indigenous peoples in Canada to share their narratives and preserve cultural heritage.

Interior Department will give tribal nations $120 million to fight climate-related threats

Tribal governments receive $120 million for climate change adaptation
Indigenous peoples play a crucial role in climate resilience efforts

N.Y. Reconsiders Capitol Artworks That Offend Native Americans

Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to conduct a comprehensive review of artistic representations of Indigenous peoples in the State Capitol.
She aims to come up with a plan to address the artwork that shows Indigenous peoples in a degrading manner.
#reconciliation

Indigenous advisory council for CN resigns, says railway won't accept responsibility | CBC News

The Indigenous Advisory Council of Canadian National Railway Co. has resigned due to the company's failure to acknowledge past wrongs and follow reconciliation recommendations.
Council co-chairs Murray Sinclair and Roberta Jamieson state that CN must accept its past and commit to change led by Indigenous business leaders in order to improve its relationship with Indigenous Peoples.

Selldorf Architects to lead Art Gallery of Ontario's seventh expansion

Selldorf Architects, Diamond Schmitt and Two Row Architect have released designs for a gallery to be added to the complex of buildings at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto.The design incorporates a brand-new building on top of a pre-existing parking lot, next to the Frank Gehry-designed 2008 expansion.

Indigenous advisory council for CN resigns, says railway won't accept responsibility | CBC News

The Indigenous Advisory Council of Canadian National Railway Co. has resigned due to the company's failure to acknowledge past wrongs and follow reconciliation recommendations.
Council co-chairs Murray Sinclair and Roberta Jamieson state that CN must accept its past and commit to change led by Indigenous business leaders in order to improve its relationship with Indigenous Peoples.

Selldorf Architects to lead Art Gallery of Ontario's seventh expansion

Selldorf Architects, Diamond Schmitt and Two Row Architect have released designs for a gallery to be added to the complex of buildings at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto.The design incorporates a brand-new building on top of a pre-existing parking lot, next to the Frank Gehry-designed 2008 expansion.
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Horses came to American West by early 1600s, study finds

The horse is symbolic of the American West, but when and how domesticated horses first reached the region has long been a matter of historical debate.A new analysis of horse bones gathered from museums across the Great Plains and northern Rockies has revealed that horses were present in the grasslands by the early 1600s, earlier than many written histories suggest.
#mental-health

The Walrus Talks at Home: Indigenous Health | The Walrus

What must change to promote greater health equity among Indigenous peoples in Canada?In Canada, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples face significant health disparities compared with non-Indigenous Canadians in nearly all areas of medical care.From child welfare, mental health, and addiction services to health governance and accessing culturally appropriate care, the current health care system isn't working for Indigenous peoples.

Federal, Ontario and Atlantic Canadian governments reach agreement on health-care funding | CBC News

Ontario and all Atlantic provinces have reached agreements-in-principle on the health-care funding offer made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government at the first ministers' meeting in Ottawa earlier this month.At a town hall at Dalhousie University in Halifax on Thursday afternoon, Trudeau confirmed that Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick have reached agreements-in-principle with Ottawa.

The Walrus Talks at Home: Indigenous Health | The Walrus

What must change to promote greater health equity among Indigenous peoples in Canada?In Canada, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples face significant health disparities compared with non-Indigenous Canadians in nearly all areas of medical care.From child welfare, mental health, and addiction services to health governance and accessing culturally appropriate care, the current health care system isn't working for Indigenous peoples.

Federal, Ontario and Atlantic Canadian governments reach agreement on health-care funding | CBC News

Ontario and all Atlantic provinces have reached agreements-in-principle on the health-care funding offer made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government at the first ministers' meeting in Ottawa earlier this month.At a town hall at Dalhousie University in Halifax on Thursday afternoon, Trudeau confirmed that Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick have reached agreements-in-principle with Ottawa.
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Alan Cumming hands back OBE after discussion about toxic' British empire

Alan Cumming says he has handed back his OBE after a re-examination of the toxicity of the British empire.The Scottish actor was awarded the honour in 2009 in the Queen's birthday honours for his services to film, theatre and the arts, as well as his LGBT+ activism.However, marking his 58th birthday on Friday (27 January), Cumming shared an Instagram post announcing that he had recently returned the honour.

Iran defiant as Germany leads push against recent crackdowns

Western diplomats and the U.N. human rights chief appealed Thursday to Iran's government to halt a bloody crackdown against protesters at a special Human Rights Council session to discuss a bid for greater scrutiny of the country's deteriorating rights situation.Iran's envoy, in response, was defiant and unbowed, blasting a "politically motivated" initiative.

Alan Cumming hands back OBE after discussion about toxic' British empire

Alan Cumming says he has handed back his OBE after a re-examination of the toxicity of the British empire.The Scottish actor was awarded the honour in 2009 in the Queen's birthday honours for his services to film, theatre and the arts, as well as his LGBT+ activism.However, marking his 58th birthday on Friday (27 January), Cumming shared an Instagram post announcing that he had recently returned the honour.

Iran defiant as Germany leads push against recent crackdowns

Western diplomats and the U.N. human rights chief appealed Thursday to Iran's government to halt a bloody crackdown against protesters at a special Human Rights Council session to discuss a bid for greater scrutiny of the country's deteriorating rights situation.Iran's envoy, in response, was defiant and unbowed, blasting a "politically motivated" initiative.
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Rare birds at risk as narco-gangs move into forests to evade capture report

Narco-trafficking in remote forests for drug activities threatens bird habitats, Indigenous peoples, and conservation efforts in Central America.

Foot-long dwarf boa found in Ecuadorian Amazon

Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter.Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.Scientists have identified a tiny new species of dwarf boa living in the Ecuadorian Amazon that even a snake hater could love: These small reptiles are just a foot long.

Rare birds at risk as narco-gangs move into forests to evade capture report

Narco-trafficking in remote forests for drug activities threatens bird habitats, Indigenous peoples, and conservation efforts in Central America.

Foot-long dwarf boa found in Ecuadorian Amazon

Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter.Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.Scientists have identified a tiny new species of dwarf boa living in the Ecuadorian Amazon that even a snake hater could love: These small reptiles are just a foot long.
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Review | 'Avatar: The Way of Water': Long, loud, eye-popping and forgettable

From left, Sam Worthington as Jake Sully, Kate Winslet as Ronal and Cliff Curtis as Tonowari in "Avatar: The Way of Water."(20th Century Studios/AP) StarOutline StarOutline (2 stars) It's been 13 years since the original "Avatar," one of the most overrated and forgettable "important" movies of the 21st century.

Canada court rejects mother's lawsuit to ban Indigenous ceremony at children's school

A Canadian court has again rejected claims from a mother that Indigenous cultural events at her children's school infringed on their religious freedoms, ordering her to pay costs after revelations her lawsuit was secretly funded by a Christian activist organization.Candice Servatius, an evangelical Protestant, complained in 2016 after an Elder performed a smudging demonstration at her children's school in the western British Columbia town of Port Alberni.

The Berkeley Wire

Fall wall.Credit: Ned Fielden Heads up: We sometimes link to sites that limit access to non-subscribers.Complaint accuses UC Berkeley law school of fostering antisemitism by allowing student groups to reject pro-Zionist speakers (SF Chronicle) Berkeley-based lawyer Ismail Ramsey tapped as Northern California's top prosecutor (SF Chronicle) Berkeley Law opts out of US News rankings, citing methodology (Daily Cal) Berkeley nursing home employee accused of defrauding 2 seniors (MSN) Berkeley police: Auto burglar shot at off-duty officer (Berkeley Scanner) Stoked': Berkeley skate community reacts to proposed new skate spot (Daily Cal) COVID-19 cases rise in Bay Area, but experts are optimistic (SF Chronicle) UC Berkeley can't use race in admissions.
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