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#environmental-protection

Exclusive: photographs reveal first glimpse of uncontacted Amazon community

The Massaco community is thriving in the Brazilian rainforest despite external threats.

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.

Exclusive: photographs reveal first glimpse of uncontacted Amazon community

The Massaco community is thriving in the Brazilian rainforest despite external threats.

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.
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#thanksgiving

'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.

Annual Alcatraz Unthanksgiving' Sunrise Ceremony Is On for Thursday Morning, Will be Streaming Online

The Indigenous Peoples Thanksgiving Sunrise Gathering commemorates a historical Native occupation and honors the ongoing legacy of Indigenous Peoples in America.

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.

Axios Explains: Thanksgiving's troubled history

Thanksgiving's origins involve complex historical realities often obscured by simplified school narratives, necessitating a deeper understanding of colonial and Indigenous relations.

'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.

Annual Alcatraz Unthanksgiving' Sunrise Ceremony Is On for Thursday Morning, Will be Streaming Online

The Indigenous Peoples Thanksgiving Sunrise Gathering commemorates a historical Native occupation and honors the ongoing legacy of Indigenous Peoples in America.

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.

Axios Explains: Thanksgiving's troubled history

Thanksgiving's origins involve complex historical realities often obscured by simplified school narratives, necessitating a deeper understanding of colonial and Indigenous relations.
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#canadian-history

Canada, a laboratory for the decolonization of museums

Museums in Canada are transforming to include Indigenous narratives, confronting their historical omissions and working towards decolonization.

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.

Canada, a laboratory for the decolonization of museums

Museums in Canada are transforming to include Indigenous narratives, confronting their historical omissions and working towards decolonization.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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

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.
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