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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Isabel Bueno: Hernan Cortes was a puppet in Indigenous hands, he had no choice but to trust them'

Tlaxcala's history is misrepresented; they were not traitors but a complex civilization navigating power dynamics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Missionaries using secret audio devices to evangelise Brazil's isolated peoples

Missionary groups have begun using solar-powered audio devices in the rainforest to attract isolated Indigenous people, particularly among the Korubo people in the Javari valley.
Social justice
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 weeks ago

Downtown fountain project called off due to clash between Berkeley and Indigenous artists

The Turtle Island Monument Fountain was originally designed in 1992 to feature a bronze snapping turtle representing Native Peoples across the Americas, but plans have been abandoned due to conflicts over credit and respect.
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Fierce pride is at the core of the Chumash Museum, a worthwhile day trip from L.A.

The new Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center communicates a clear message: "We are the first people. And we are still here." It emphasizes the enduring presence of the Chumash people despite historical challenges.
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

'Anti-American': Former ranger blasts removal of Muir Woods history exhibit

"Alert: History Under Construction. Everything on this sign is true but incomplete." This message was part of the exhibit aimed at enhancing historical narratives at Muir Woods National Monument, showcasing untold stories of indigenous peoples and colonial impacts.
National Football League
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We don't want contact because you are bad': loggers close in on uncontacted people in Peruvian Amazon

In 1999, Beatriz Huertas travelled deep into the Peruvian Amazon to investigate reports of uncontacted Indigenous peoples, particularly the Yine Indigenous village of Monte Salvado.
Social justice
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Beyonce faces backlash after wearing shirt with anti-Indigenous language

Beyonce's T-shirt has sparked criticism over its portrayal of historical subjects, particularly regarding Indigenous peoples and Mexican revolutionaries.
SF music
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

Why the Sami People-and Their Ancient Songs-Matter More Than Ever

The Sámi's traditional practice of joik embodies their emotions and cultural identity amidst a complex history of assimilation.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Hidden Healing Power of Nicotine

Nicotine has significant therapeutic potential for neurological disorders, contrasting with its addictive reputation in commercial tobacco products.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Chile's Indigenous fishermen say the salmon industry threatens their way of life

The salmon farming industry threatens the ancestral land and traditions of the Kawesqar people in Patagonia.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Secret leprosy infected the Americas before European arrival DW 06/04/2025

A new study has found a different species of leprosy-causing bacteria existed in the Americas before European settlement, indicating indigenous peoples were affected prior to colonization.
Coronavirus
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

New Genetic Evidence Challenges the Idea That Human Evolution Has Stalled

Indigenous peoples of the Bolivian highlands have evolved genetic adaptations to survive low oxygen and high arsenic levels.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Enbridge sells stake in Westcoast pipeline to First Nations group | CBC News

"This is truly a transformational transaction," said Elizabeth Wademan, president and CEO of Crown corporation Canada Development Investment Corp., which owns the Indigenous loan guarantee corporation. "It actually represents the largest loan guarantee that will be issued ever, as well as the largest number of Indigenous nations participating."
Canada news
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

DNA study 'fills gaps' in Indigenous Americans' ancestry DW 05/15/2025

Indigenous cultures in the Americas trace back to early settlers from Russia 20,000-30,000 years ago.
Podcast
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

T+L's Award-winning Podcast Returns for Season 2-and It's Taking Listeners From Bermuda to Norway

Lost Cultures: Living Legacies podcast explores diverse communities and their cultural significance in the new season.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The ancient psychedelics myth: People tell tourists the stories they think are interesting for them'

Most Shipibo people did not distinguish tourists from researchers; they told stories they thought were interesting to appease the audience, creating a double discourse in cultural representation.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

With song and seed

The destruction of the Atlantic Forest has exacerbated the local effects of climate change and heightened the risks of wildfires in Brazil's Jequitinhonha Valley.
Environment
Dining
fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

You Can Stay in a Navajo 'Hogan' Home in a Tribal Park Surrounded by Some of the Most Stunning Desert Landscapes in the U.S.

The Navajo Eco Hogan offers visitors a chance to experience traditional Navajo culture and lifestyle in Monument Valley.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Pope Francis dead at 88 after 12 years as Catholic Church head | CBC News

Pope Francis, known for his empathetic leadership and historic apologies, has passed away at the age of 88.
fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

California's Central Coast Has a New Marine Sanctuary-and It Protects Important Species Like Sea Otters, Blue Whales, and Abalone

Damp cold seeped into my bones as the sun disappeared over Estero Bluffs State Park, near the town of Cayucos, California.
Portland food
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Kailasa, the fake country used by phony Hindu monks to try to claim Indigenous land in Bolivia

The community is upset because their goodwill was taken advantage of. They had been offered medicines and health support, but at no point were they informed about leasing or donating their land.
SF politics
philosophy
fromAeon
4 months ago

The 'great land reshuffle' that's transforming property rights | Aeon Essays

The history of land in Chicago is marked by Indigenous displacement, war, and ownership transformations that continue to impact societal structures.
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