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politics20 days ago•7 min saved

Indigenous land acknowledgment comes with debate as Obama Center opens

At the Juneteenth opening, the Obama Presidential Center unveiled a permanent Indigenous land acknowledgment near its museum tower, highlighting Native ties to the land; the project sits on 19.3 acres of Jackson Park transferred from the city for $10 after years of lawsuits, fueling ongoing debate over public-land use, funding, and whether the center operates as a private foundation rather than a traditional presidential library.

via Fox News|

#controversy #indigenous #jackson-park

crime2 months ago•2 min saved

Man charged with murder of five-year-old Indigenous girl as protests erupt in Alice Springs

Northern Territory police say 47-year-old Jefferson Lewis has been charged with the murder of five-year-old Indigenous girl Kumanjayi Little Baby, plus two other offences, and will appear in Darwin court. The killing sparked protests in Alice Springs, where hundreds of Indigenous demonstrators clashed with police and tear gas was deployed; the victim’s body was found after a days-long search. Lewis has prior assault convictions and had recently been released from prison.

via Al Jazeera|

#alice-springs #australia #crime

world2 months ago•37 min saved

Alice Springs erupts over alleged child murder as vigilante clashes erupt with police

Violent crowds clashed with police outside Alice Springs Hospital after Jefferson Lewis was arrested for the murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, with rioters beating him and police using tear gas. Indigenous leaders urged calm and due process as authorities vowed to prosecute those involved, highlighting long‑standing tensions between the Northern Territory Police and Indigenous communities and connecting to broader concerns about violence against Indigenous women in Australia.

via Yahoo|

#alice-springs #indigenous #kumanjayi-little-baby

history2 months ago•72 min saved

Dark Corners of U.S. History They Didn’t Teach in School

A BuzzFeed-style list pulls back the curtain on under-taught, dark chapters of American history—from J. Marion Sims’s brutal experiments on enslaved Black women and the evolving categories of whiteness, to the Bracero program and mass deportations, Reconstruction-era Black officeholders, convict leasing, Native boarding schools, the Tulsa massacre, Guatemala’s syphilis experiments, Jamestown cannibalism, and Chinese labor on the transcontinental railroad—showing how power, race, and exploitation have shaped the U.S. in ways history textbooks often omit.

via BuzzFeed|

#education #history #indigenous

space3 months ago•76 min saved

Artemis 2 patch fuses Indigenous wisdom with sasquatch symbolism

Canada’s Artemis 2 patch for astronaut Jeremy Hansen, designed by Anishinaabe artist Henry Guimond, blends Indigenous knowledge with Artemis imagery—from a seven-law heptagon and animals including a sasquatch representing honesty to Grandmother Moon, Turtle Island, the Big Dipper and North Star, plus the Canadian flag and an Orion-border—highlighting Indigenous perspectives and Canada’s role as Hansen prepares to become the first non‑American to fly around the Moon.

via Space|

#artemis #canada #indigenous

policy5 months ago•5 min saved

Two Native Nations Cut ICE Contracts Over Values and Sovereignty

Two Native American–owned firms canceled ICE contracts after tribal leadership and community pressure: Oneida ESC Group's subsidiary ended a $3.8 million contract for engineering and inspection of federal facilities, and Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation scrapped a $29.9 million planning/design contract, arguing the projects conflict with tribal laws and values. The move highlights tensions around federal contracting, tribal sovereignty, and the 8(a) program’s role in enabling Indigenous-owned businesses, with experts noting how tribal corporate structures can affect accountability and ethics in government work.

via CBC|

#8a-program #ice #indigenous

world6 months ago•6 min saved

Vermont's 'American Abenaki' Curriculum Faces Quebec Abenaki Criticism

A new Vermont-focused 'American Abenaki' curriculum has been criticized by Quebec-based Abenaki nations for excluding their perspectives and asserting a distinct identity, leading to political and cultural disputes over Indigenous recognition and history.

via VTDigger|

#abenaki #curriculum #indigenous

environment6 months ago•6 min saved

Amazon's Stingless Bees Awarded Legal Rights in Historic First

Stingless bees from the Amazon have become the first insects to be granted legal rights in a groundbreaking move in Peru, recognizing their ecological and cultural importance, and aiming to protect them from threats like deforestation, pesticides, and invasive species. This legal recognition is seen as a potential catalyst for global efforts to conserve wild bee populations and their vital role in ecosystems.

via The Guardian|

#amazon #conservation #environment

world8 months ago•2 min saved

Protesters Disrupt COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil

Dozens of Indigenous protesters forcibly entered the COP30 climate summit venue in Belém, Brazil, clashing with security to demand land rights and forest protection, highlighting ongoing tensions between Indigenous communities and industry development in the Amazon. Security responded with barricades and injuries, but the summit continued as negotiations persisted.

via CNN|

#brazil #climate #cop30

world8 months ago•3 min saved

Protesters Clash with Security at COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil

Indigenous protesters forcibly entered the COP30 climate summit venue in Belem, Brazil, demanding greater influence in forest management and climate action, leading to clashes with security and minor damages, while the event continued amidst ongoing negotiations.

via Reuters|

#brazil #climate-change #cop30

world8 months ago•2 min saved

Protesters Disrupt COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil

Protesters, including indigenous groups, stormed the COP30 climate talks venue in Belém, Brazil, highlighting concerns over rainforest development and environmental issues, leading to security breaches and clashes with security personnel during the event.

via BBC|

#brazil #climate #cop30

history9 months ago•1 min saved

Ancient Human Skull Dating Back Over 4,200 Years Discovered in Indiana

A human skull found on a riverbank in Indiana has been dated to approximately 2,300 B.C., highlighting a significant archaeological discovery that underscores the long history of Native American presence in the area, and prompting collaboration for respectful handling and repatriation.

via WKRC|

#archaeology #history #humanremains

world10 months ago•2 min saved

Swedish Kiruna Church Relocated to Prevent Mine Subsidence

Sweden has begun relocating the 113-year-old Kiruna Church, the country's most beautiful building, about 5 km to allow for the expansion of an underground iron ore mine, a process involving a slow, historic move watched by thousands, including the king. The move is part of a larger effort to shift much of the town due to mining-induced ground instability, but it raises concerns among the Sami community about the impact on reindeer migration routes and indigenous livelihoods.

via DW|

#indigenous #kiruna-church #mining

archaeology1 year ago•3 min saved

Mammoths: A Staple in Early American Diet and Culture

New research suggests that the Clovis people, who migrated to North America around 13,000 years ago, heavily relied on mammoths for food and clothing, which may have contributed to the mammoths' extinction. The study, using isotopic analysis, found that mammoth meat constituted a significant portion of the Clovis diet, challenging previous assumptions of a more diverse diet. The findings also highlight the importance of consulting Indigenous communities in archaeological research, as demonstrated by the researchers' collaboration with tribes in Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho.

via Indian Defence Review|

#archaeology #clovis #extinction

world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

Panama Relocates First Indigenous Islanders Due to Climate Change

Indigenous islanders evacuated due to climate change react to new housing provided by the Panamanian government, expressing mixed feelings about their relocation and the new living conditions.

via NBC News|

#evacuation #government #housing