#indigenous-rights
#indigenous-rights

Why is Trump arm wrestling with the New York State Education Department over the fate of a high school mascot?

New York prohibits Indigenous-themed mascots in schools to protect cultural respect.

#community-engagement

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Environment

Help Choose the Next Read for KQED's Climate Book Club | KQED

The KQED Climate Book Club invites readers to vote for their next selection focused on environmental themes.

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Mission District

Brentwood approves land acknowledgment to recognize Indigenous communities

Brentwood will implement land acknowledgments in city meetings to honor Indigenous communities and foster inclusivity.

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Environment

Help Choose the Next Read for KQED's Climate Book Club | KQED

The KQED Climate Book Club invites readers to vote for their next selection focused on environmental themes.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

more#community-engagement

Mission District

Brentwood approves land acknowledgment to recognize Indigenous communities

Brentwood will implement land acknowledgments in city meetings to honor Indigenous communities and foster inclusivity.

Indigenous Nations Mobilize Against ICE Targeting and Profiling

Indigenous individuals in the U.S. face racial profiling and potential deportation amidst federal immigration crackdowns, causing widespread fear and trauma.

US news

At the 2025 UN Forum on Indigenous Issues Trump's border policies will play a major role - High Country News

Visa delays hinder Indigenous leaders' participation in the UNPFII, significantly impacting discussions on their rights and pressing issues.

Left-wing politics

fromTruthout

Indigenous Nations Mobilize Against ICE Targeting and Profiling

Indigenous individuals in the U.S. face racial profiling and potential deportation amidst federal immigration crackdowns, causing widespread fear and trauma.

US news

At the 2025 UN Forum on Indigenous Issues Trump's border policies will play a major role - High Country News

Visa delays hinder Indigenous leaders' participation in the UNPFII, significantly impacting discussions on their rights and pressing issues.

more#immigration-policy

#trump-administration

Trump's order targets fossil fuels in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Trump's executive order aims to boost fossil fuel development in Alaska despite environmental concerns and anticipated legal challenges.

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Portland food

Trump issues order opening Pacific marine monument to commercial fishing

Trump's executive order aims to open protected ocean areas to commercial fishing, a decision criticized for its environmental and cultural implications.

Trump's order targets fossil fuels in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Trump's executive order aims to boost fossil fuel development in Alaska despite environmental concerns and anticipated legal challenges.

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Portland food

Trump issues order opening Pacific marine monument to commercial fishing

Trump's executive order aims to open protected ocean areas to commercial fishing, a decision criticized for its environmental and cultural implications.

#cultural-appropriation

Marketing tech

Running shoe brand Hoka accused of misappropriating Maori culture

Hoka faces criticism for cultural appropriation of its name rooted in Maori language without proper acknowledgment.

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Social justice

Are tribal tattoos a form of cultural appropriation?

Cultural appropriation is a serious issue linked to the oppression of Indigenous peoples.

Marketing tech

Running shoe brand Hoka accused of misappropriating Maori culture

Hoka faces criticism for cultural appropriation of its name rooted in Maori language without proper acknowledgment.

fromenglish.elpais.com

more#cultural-appropriation

Social justice

Are tribal tattoos a form of cultural appropriation?

Cultural appropriation is a serious issue linked to the oppression of Indigenous peoples.

Social justice

Fifty years on, New Zealand's tribunal upholding Maori rights faces a turning point

Huirangi Waikerepuru's challenge for Maori language equality catalyzed a significant movement for Indigenous rights in New Zealand.

#sovereignty

Social justice

Tribal land ruling undercuts marijuana law's claims of undoing racial disparities

Minnesota's ruling questions Indigenous sovereignty in cannabis laws.

Todd Thompson's cannabis sales raise concerns over state authority on tribal lands.

fromThe Walrus

2 weeks ago

Canada's Sovereignty Crisis Feels All Too Familiar to First Nations | The Walrus

Trump's potential presidency raises sovereignty concerns for Canadians, particularly regarding Indigenous rights amidst assimilation pressures.

Social justice

Tribal land ruling undercuts marijuana law's claims of undoing racial disparities

Minnesota's ruling questions Indigenous sovereignty in cannabis laws.

Todd Thompson's cannabis sales raise concerns over state authority on tribal lands.

fromThe Walrus

2 weeks ago

Canada's Sovereignty Crisis Feels All Too Familiar to First Nations | The Walrus

Trump's potential presidency raises sovereignty concerns for Canadians, particularly regarding Indigenous rights amidst assimilation pressures.

more#sovereignty

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2 weeks ago

Canada news

Ontario's severed ties with Starlink impedes access to legal services in remote First Nations | CBC News

The cancellation of the Starlink contract may severely limit access to legal services for remote Indigenous communities in northwestern Ontario.

3 weeks ago

UK news

Silence surrounds the disappearance of Chilean grandmother Julia Chunil. What really happened?

Julia Chunil Catricura's disappearance underscores the struggle of Indigenous defenders in Chile amidst threats and challenges for land rights.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Black Lives Matter

Survivors of Alto Remanso massacre in Colombia commemorate their dead, despite their exile

The Bajo Remanso community commemorates the loss of their loved ones due to violence annually, reflecting a shared grief and pursuit of justice.

#cultural-heritage

Independent films

The Lost Film of Panama: Indigenous Kuna reclaim their voice

The Kuna people have reclaimed their narrative after decades of seeking lost documentary footage.

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Miscellaneous

Hope has returned': tribe hails Lula's fight against illegal mining in Amazon

The Yanomami people are experiencing recovery and improved health outcomes after governmental intervention against illegal miners.

Renovation

Hastily reinstalled ethnographic galleries turn Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology into political theatre

The re-inauguration of Mexico's ethnographic galleries faces criticism for its inadequate labeling and unfinished displays, despite claims of progress in Indigenous representation.

Independent films

The Lost Film of Panama: Indigenous Kuna reclaim their voice

The Kuna people have reclaimed their narrative after decades of seeking lost documentary footage.

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Miscellaneous

Hope has returned': tribe hails Lula's fight against illegal mining in Amazon

The Yanomami people are experiencing recovery and improved health outcomes after governmental intervention against illegal miners.

Renovation

Hastily reinstalled ethnographic galleries turn Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology into political theatre

The re-inauguration of Mexico's ethnographic galleries faces criticism for its inadequate labeling and unfinished displays, despite claims of progress in Indigenous representation.

more#cultural-heritage

#climate-change

Non-profit organizations

Alternative transportation

Global carbon offset sector under scrutiny DW 02/26/2025

The NKRCP's legality is questioned after a court ruled it operated without public participation, impacting local pastoralist communities.

Letters to the Editor, March 2025 - High Country News

Hydroelectric power in Idaho is not 'clean' due to its destructive impact on tribal salmon populations.

SF food

Trump's funding freeze of Indigenous food programs may violate treaty law - High Country News

Tribal food sovereignty initiatives face a significant challenge with the USDA funding freeze, impacting Indigenous agriculture and food systems.

The USDA funding freeze raises deeper concerns regarding the federal government's commitment to Indigenous nations.

Non-profit organizations

Alternative transportation

Global carbon offset sector under scrutiny DW 02/26/2025

The NKRCP's legality is questioned after a court ruled it operated without public participation, impacting local pastoralist communities.

Letters to the Editor, March 2025 - High Country News

Hydroelectric power in Idaho is not 'clean' due to its destructive impact on tribal salmon populations.

SF food

Trump's funding freeze of Indigenous food programs may violate treaty law - High Country News

Tribal food sovereignty initiatives face a significant challenge with the USDA funding freeze, impacting Indigenous agriculture and food systems.

The USDA funding freeze raises deeper concerns regarding the federal government's commitment to Indigenous nations.

DAPL Pipeline Lawsuit Against Greenpeace Also Aims to Silence Indigenous Protest

Energy Transfer's lawsuit against Greenpeace highlights the persecution of indigenous defenders involved in the Standing Rock protests.

The Case Against Greenpeace Puts a Spotlight on Native History

Greenpeace is on trial over its protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, claiming the lawsuit is an intimidation tactic meant to stifle dissent.

Greenpeace trial begins over North Dakota pipeline protests. Why the case will test the 1st Amendment

Greenpeace is accused of coordinating protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, with Energy Transfer seeking significant damages.

Environment

Greenpeace verdict is weaponization of legal system', advocacy groups say

The verdict against Greenpeace is viewed as a major threat to free speech and protest rights.

Social justice

I was an independent observer in the Greenpeace trial. What I saw was shocking | Steven Donziger

The $667 million verdict against Greenpeace poses a significant threat to climate activism and free speech.

fromTruthout

DAPL Pipeline Lawsuit Against Greenpeace Also Aims to Silence Indigenous Protest

Energy Transfer's lawsuit against Greenpeace highlights the persecution of indigenous defenders involved in the Standing Rock protests.

The Case Against Greenpeace Puts a Spotlight on Native History

Greenpeace is on trial over its protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, claiming the lawsuit is an intimidation tactic meant to stifle dissent.

Greenpeace trial begins over North Dakota pipeline protests. Why the case will test the 1st Amendment

Greenpeace is accused of coordinating protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, with Energy Transfer seeking significant damages.

Environment

Greenpeace verdict is weaponization of legal system', advocacy groups say

The verdict against Greenpeace is viewed as a major threat to free speech and protest rights.

Social justice

I was an independent observer in the Greenpeace trial. What I saw was shocking | Steven Donziger

The $667 million verdict against Greenpeace poses a significant threat to climate activism and free speech.

more#greenpeace

Black Lives Matter

Stop-and-search, fire ants and stinging nettles: doling out justice to illegal miners in Peru's Amazon

Indigenous guards of the Wampis Nation actively defend their territory against illegal miners, showcasing bold actions and asserting control over their land.

The Most Toxic Substance on Earth - and the Tiny Town Volunteering to Host It | The Walrus

Canada has selected Ignace for its first deep geological repository for nuclear waste after a lengthy process.

The decision reflects ongoing struggles within Canadian public policy regarding nuclear waste management.

Second body identified in Canada landfill amid search for serial killer's victims

The identification of Marcedes Myran as a victim of a serial killer underscores the violence faced by Indigenous women in Canada.

fromThe Walrus

The Most Toxic Substance on Earth - and the Tiny Town Volunteering to Host It | The Walrus

Canada has selected Ignace for its first deep geological repository for nuclear waste after a lengthy process.

The decision reflects ongoing struggles within Canadian public policy regarding nuclear waste management.

Second body identified in Canada landfill amid search for serial killer's victims

The identification of Marcedes Myran as a victim of a serial killer underscores the violence faced by Indigenous women in Canada.

more#canada

They shouldn't have to fight alone': the families on the frontline of the Navajo Nation missing people crisis photo essay

Indigenous communities face systemic challenges in addressing violence and missing persons cases, leaving families without support.

#environmental-justice

philosophy

fromAeon

There's a dirty side to clean energy in the metal-rich mountains of South Africa | Aeon Videos

South Africa's resource wealth is not benefiting Indigenous peoples, highlighting inequalities in the transition to green technologies.

EPA takes unprecedented step to remove uranium waste from the Navajo Nation - High Country News

The EPA's decision to remove radioactive waste from Navajo Nation significantly impacts Indigenous communities, marking a crucial step toward environmental justice.

Miscellaneous

'If we center Indigenous birthing people as the standard for protection, then everybody's protected' - High Country News

Advocating for Indigenous birthing practices can enhance environmental and reproductive justice for all communities.

philosophy

fromAeon

There's a dirty side to clean energy in the metal-rich mountains of South Africa | Aeon Videos

South Africa's resource wealth is not benefiting Indigenous peoples, highlighting inequalities in the transition to green technologies.

EPA takes unprecedented step to remove uranium waste from the Navajo Nation - High Country News

The EPA's decision to remove radioactive waste from Navajo Nation significantly impacts Indigenous communities, marking a crucial step toward environmental justice.

more#environmental-justice

Miscellaneous

'If we center Indigenous birthing people as the standard for protection, then everybody's protected' - High Country News

Advocating for Indigenous birthing practices can enhance environmental and reproductive justice for all communities.

#justice-system

Native American activist Leonard Peltier released from US prison

Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist, has been released after 50 years in prison, highlighting issues of Indigenous rights and justice.

Remains in Manitoba Landfill Are Identified as Serial Killer's Victim

Authorities confirmed the identification of Morgan Beatrice Harris's remains among those of a serial killer's victims, highlighting ongoing violence against Indigenous women.

US news

Biden's FBI director expressed 'vehement' opposition to Peltier commutation

Biden commuted Leonard Peltier's life sentence for health reasons, despite firm opposition from law enforcement and Congressional members.

Native American activist Leonard Peltier released from US prison

Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist, has been released after 50 years in prison, highlighting issues of Indigenous rights and justice.

Remains in Manitoba Landfill Are Identified as Serial Killer's Victim

Authorities confirmed the identification of Morgan Beatrice Harris's remains among those of a serial killer's victims, highlighting ongoing violence against Indigenous women.

US news

Biden's FBI director expressed 'vehement' opposition to Peltier commutation

Biden commuted Leonard Peltier's life sentence for health reasons, despite firm opposition from law enforcement and Congressional members.

NYC politics

Good Morning, News: SRT Staff Call Program Exploitive, OHSU on Proposed Baseball Chaos, and Walgreens Wasn't Owned by a Private Equity Firm Already?

Support for the families of missing Indigenous people is being addressed through new legislation in Oregon.

Concerns about employee treatment within the Safety Response Team raise serious issues about exploitation.

fromPortland Mercury

Portland food

Good Morning, News: TriMet Staff Call Safety Response Exploitive, OHSU on Proposed Baseball Chaos, and Walgreens Wasn't Owned by a Private Equity Firm Already?

TriMet's Safety Response Team initiative faces criticism for being exploitative and ineffective.

An Oregon bill aims to enhance support for missing and murdered Indigenous people.

OHSU executives addressed healthcare costs in a recent testimony, but offered little discussion.

Plans for a new baseball stadium by OHSU have been announced.

fromPortland Mercury

NYC politics

Good Morning, News: SRT Staff Call Program Exploitive, OHSU on Proposed Baseball Chaos, and Walgreens Wasn't Owned by a Private Equity Firm Already?

Support for the families of missing Indigenous people is being addressed through new legislation in Oregon.

Concerns about employee treatment within the Safety Response Team raise serious issues about exploitation.

fromPortland Mercury

Portland food

Good Morning, News: TriMet Staff Call Safety Response Exploitive, OHSU on Proposed Baseball Chaos, and Walgreens Wasn't Owned by a Private Equity Firm Already?

TriMet's Safety Response Team initiative faces criticism for being exploitative and ineffective.

An Oregon bill aims to enhance support for missing and murdered Indigenous people.

OHSU executives addressed healthcare costs in a recent testimony, but offered little discussion.

Plans for a new baseball stadium by OHSU have been announced.

A Peruvian Woman Pushes for Other Indigenous Voices to Be Heard

Tarcila Rivera-Zea advocates for Indigenous women's rights and opportunities after overcoming a challenging childhood in the Peruvian Andes.

Opinion | My film Sugarcane' Is Up for an Oscar. Here's What I Hope Happens Next.

The discovery of child-sized graves at Kamloops Indian Residential School highlights the devastating legacy of Canadian residential schools and their impact on Indigenous communities.

#sustainable-development

World news

Does the global carbon offset sector need an overhaul? DW 02/26/2025

The NKRCP faces legal challenges over its sustainability practices and impacts on Indigenous livelihoods.

US news

How one community in Chile is blessed and cursed with lithium

The Indigenous Lickanantay people's resistance highlights the cultural and environmental impacts of lithium mining in the Atacama Desert.

World news

Does the global carbon offset sector need an overhaul? DW 02/26/2025

The NKRCP faces legal challenges over its sustainability practices and impacts on Indigenous livelihoods.

more#sustainable-development

How one community in Chile is blessed and cursed with lithium

The Indigenous Lickanantay people's resistance highlights the cultural and environmental impacts of lithium mining in the Atacama Desert.

#australian-history

UK news

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

More than 10,000 First Nations people killed in Australia's frontier wars, final massacre map shows

The Colonial Frontier Massacres Digital Map Project reveals the extent of violence against Aboriginal people in Australia's colonial history.

Miscellaneous

Paintings depicting the infamous Maralinga nuclear bomb tests to feature at Melbourne Art Fair

The Melbourne Art Fair will feature works by Harriette Bryant, addressing the legacy of British nuclear testing on Indigenous lands in Australia.

UK news

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

More than 10,000 First Nations people killed in Australia's frontier wars, final massacre map shows

The Colonial Frontier Massacres Digital Map Project reveals the extent of violence against Aboriginal people in Australia's colonial history.

Miscellaneous

Paintings depicting the infamous Maralinga nuclear bomb tests to feature at Melbourne Art Fair

The Melbourne Art Fair will feature works by Harriette Bryant, addressing the legacy of British nuclear testing on Indigenous lands in Australia.

more#australian-history

Leonard Peltier Is Released After Nearly 50 Years in Prison

Leonard Peltier, who maintained his innocence, is released to home confinement after nearly 50 years in prison, celebrated by Indigenous rights activists.

A Long Journey Home: After 50 Years, Back on the Reservation

Leonard Peltier expressed deep gratitude and defiance upon his release after decades of imprisonment, acknowledging the support from Native Americans for his fight for freedom.

Leonard Peltier to be released from prison following commutation in FBI killings

Leonard Peltier's life sentence was commuted by Biden, prompting mixed reactions from supporters celebrating his release and law enforcement opposing it.

Miscellaneous

He's going home': new film documents the fight to free Leonard Peltier

Leonard Peltier's case exemplifies a historic struggle for Indigenous rights, highlighting longstanding calls for justice amidst claims of wrongful imprisonment.

fromConsequence

Miscellaneous

Rage Against the Machine celebrate Biden commuting sentence of Leonard Peltier

Rage Against the Machine celebrates the commutation of Leonard Peltier's life sentence, advocating for indigenous rights.

After years of denied parole attempts, Peltier is granted indefinite house arrest by President Biden.

fromTruthout

Leonard Peltier Is Released After Nearly 50 Years in Prison

Leonard Peltier, who maintained his innocence, is released to home confinement after nearly 50 years in prison, celebrated by Indigenous rights activists.

A Long Journey Home: After 50 Years, Back on the Reservation

Leonard Peltier expressed deep gratitude and defiance upon his release after decades of imprisonment, acknowledging the support from Native Americans for his fight for freedom.

Leonard Peltier to be released from prison following commutation in FBI killings

Leonard Peltier's life sentence was commuted by Biden, prompting mixed reactions from supporters celebrating his release and law enforcement opposing it.

He's going home': new film documents the fight to free Leonard Peltier

Leonard Peltier's case exemplifies a historic struggle for Indigenous rights, highlighting longstanding calls for justice amidst claims of wrongful imprisonment.

fromConsequence

Miscellaneous

Rage Against the Machine celebrate Biden commuting sentence of Leonard Peltier

Rage Against the Machine celebrates the commutation of Leonard Peltier's life sentence, advocating for indigenous rights.

After years of denied parole attempts, Peltier is granted indefinite house arrest by President Biden.

Repatriation to Indigenous groups is more than law, it's human rights an archaeologist describes the day that lesson hit home

Repatriation of ancestral remains and artifacts is essential for addressing historical injustices and building ties with Indigenous communities.

fromwww.thelocal.se

Miscellaneous

Swedish government green-lights largest infrastructure project in a century

The North Bothnia railway line is critical for enhancing industrial connectivity and supporting green transitions in northern Sweden.

London

Green activists warn London exchange over possibly criminal' copper trading

The LME risks legal violations by trading copper from the environmentally hazardous Grasberg mine.

Miscellaneous

These states use stolen Indigenous land to fund prisons - High Country News

Many Indigenous peoples face generational trauma due to historical injustices and systemic neglect by the U.S. government, yet there is hope for recovery and change.

Digital life

The Dark Side of Canada's Fight Over Lobster

The dispute over lobster fishing rights in Nova Scotia involves complex issues of Indigenous rights and economic equity, creating community division and criminal activity.

#taranaki-maunga

fromIrish Independent

Mountain becomes latest natural feature to be granted personhood by law

Mount Taranaki has been granted legal personhood, reflecting New Zealand's recognition of indigenous Maori perspectives.

Science

A New Zealand mountain is granted personhood, recognizing it as sacred for Maori

Mount Taranaki is now recognized as a legal person in New Zealand, acknowledging its significance to Indigenous people and addressing historical injustices.

fromIrish Independent

Mountain becomes latest natural feature to be granted personhood by law

Mount Taranaki has been granted legal personhood, reflecting New Zealand's recognition of indigenous Maori perspectives.

Science

A New Zealand mountain is granted personhood, recognizing it as sacred for Maori

Mount Taranaki is now recognized as a legal person in New Zealand, acknowledging its significance to Indigenous people and addressing historical injustices.

more#taranaki-maunga

Miscellaneous

Taranaki Mounga, New Zealand's second-highest mountain, granted same legal rights as a person

Taranaki Mounga, New Zealand's second-highest mountain, has been granted legal personhood, embodying Maori cultural significance and environmental protection.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Oscar-nominated 'Sugarcane' directors receive honor at 2025 Sundance Film Festival

Directors Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie celebrate their documentary 'Sugarcane' being nominated for an Oscar after winning awards at Sundance.

#australia-day

Digital life

Australia Day Protesters Vandalize Melbourne and Sydney Statues

Australia Day is seen by many as a reminder of colonial oppression, leading to protests and vandalism of statues.

The observance of Australia Day evokes strong feelings, with some advocating for alternative names like Invasion Day.

Miscellaneous

Captain Cook statue vandalised again before controversial Australia Day'

The vandalism of Captain James Cook's statue underscores the ongoing debate over Australia's colonial history and the significance of Australia Day.

Digital life

Australia Day Protesters Vandalize Melbourne and Sydney Statues

Australia Day is seen by many as a reminder of colonial oppression, leading to protests and vandalism of statues.

The observance of Australia Day evokes strong feelings, with some advocating for alternative names like Invasion Day.

Miscellaneous

Captain Cook statue vandalised again before controversial Australia Day'

The vandalism of Captain James Cook's statue underscores the ongoing debate over Australia's colonial history and the significance of Australia Day.

more#australia-day

Miscellaneous

Indigenous Alaskans and Republicans dismayed by Trump's Denali renaming

Trump's attempt to rename Denali back to Mount McKinley faces significant opposition from Indigenous Alaskans and state lawmakers.

Panama's vast Cobre mine is closed. So why is their security still restricting access to local villages?

Indigenous people's movement is heavily restricted by security at the Cobre Panama copper mine despite a recent court ruling against the mining contract.

Travel

fromSFGATE

Here's what President Trump can (and can't) do to Calif.'s protected lands

President Biden's designation of two new national monuments underscores the ongoing struggle over federal land protections in the U.S.

fromBuzzFeed

France news

10 Unsettling Historical Facts That Show A Side Of History Your Teachers Didn't Want You To Know About

Native American women have faced forced sterilization, which Maria Sanchez labeled a modern genocide in 1977.

The legacy of sterilization abuse has long-term psychological impacts on Native American communities.