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Cali Law School Honoring a Wicked Colonizer Gets Renamed
It’s always a good day to rename a building that honored a colonizer who ordered the massacre of Indigenous people. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into legislation that a San Fransisco law school will be renamed as well as other restorative justice initiatives to honor Indigenous peoples, according to The Associated Press.
Colombia repatriates 274 priceless artifacts from US
From anthropomorphic figurines to 1,500-year-old Indigenous necklaces, Colombia has recently repatriated 274 ancient objects from the United States.
Food Sovereignty Initiative is in Full Swing at Zuni Youth Enrichment Project
As harvesting continues at family and community gardens across the Pueblo of Zuni, ZYEP’s Food Sovereignty team is busy with in-school learning at Zuni Public Schools, a new after-school program, monthly workshops, and cooking classes. All of this is made possible with support from the Centers for Disease Control’s Tribal Practices for Wellness in Indian Country, Native American Agriculture Fund, New Mexico Department of Health, Newman’s Own Foundation, and Whole Kids Foundation.
Nation Indian Health Board Kicks Off 39th Annual Tribal Health Conference
On Wednesday, Sept. 26, the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) celebrated 50 years as an organization by kicking off its 39th Annual Tribal Health Conference in Washington, D.C. This year’s conference is themed “The Power of Identity: A Path to Tribal Health Equity.” More than 800 people are attending from across Indian Country, according to The NIHB.
Next generation of Indigenous water treatment operators ready to support local water quality
Partners celebrate graduates of the Georgian Bay Drinking Water Internship Program Graduate Isaiah Tabobondung from Wasauksing First Nation Graduate Isaiah Tabobondung from Wasauksing First Nation pictured at Wasauksing Water Treatment Plant Water First Interns and Instructors Interns and instructors in the Water First Drinking Water Internship Program in Georgian Bay stop for a photo during a week of source water quality training Interns prepare for Entry Level Drinking Water Exam Course Intern
- Cape Cod Times
Cultural event aims to open dialog between non-Native and tribal members in Falmouth
Wampanoag Cultural Celebration Sunday features hands-on activities such as making corn husk dolls, rattles and clay beads.
Permitting Reform Chooses the Fossil Fuel Industry Over Tribal Sovereignty
WV) introduced the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022, a bill that would exacerbate the climate crisis, and threaten tribal sovereignty. As early as next week, Congress is planning to introduce legislation that would offer up important land and resources to the fossil fuels industry on a silver platter and run roughshod over tribal sovereign interests. Brokered as a back-door deal between two Democratic senators, Sen. Chuck Schumer, (D-NY) and Sen. Joe Manchin, (D-WV), and labeled as “permitting reform,” the so-called “Energy Independence and Security Act” proposes to gut the review process under the National Environmental Policy Act and Clean Water Act in favor of fast-tracking federal permitting for extractive industries.
PNC achieves Black Equity at Work Certification
PNC Financial Services Group Inc. said on Monday that it has achieved the Management Leadership for Tomorrow Black Equity at Work Certification, acknowledging the Pittsburgh-based bank’s progress toward diversification and inclusion in the workplace. "Achieving certification demonstrates that PNC is on the right course, but this is not the finish line," Gina Coleman, PNC's chief diversity officer, said in a prepared statement. MLT, a national nonprofit working to transform the nation’s leadership pipelines, provides Black, Latinx and Native American talent with the coaching, playbook and networks they need in order to excel in high-trajectory careers, secure economic mobility for their families and become high-impact senior leaders equipped to advocate for vulnerable communities.
Atlanta Braves visit White House, and controversy over Native American team name follows
The controversy over Native American names in professional and collegiate sports arrived at the White House on Monday, when President Biden hosted the Atlanta Braves, winners of last year’s World Series.
Press Sec. Jean-Pierre stops short of calling on the Braves to change their name and stop the racist “Tomahawk Chop.”
During a White House Press briefing today, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre responded to a question regarding the offensive nature of the Atlanta Braves’ game-time traditions. The Native American community has called on the Atlanta Braves to re-evaluate their “Tomahawk Chop” as it’s offensive to Native Americans. The Atlanta Braves were at the White House today to celebrate their 2021 World Series win.
France’s Folimages Sets Madcap Tone For Comic-Book Adaptation ‘Anuki’
Barreling across a rugged 2D terrain marked by the inky lines and earth tones of the page, a young Native American boy named “Anuki” made his industry debut at a Cartoon Forum pitch session last week in Toulouse. Produced by Pierre Meloni and directed by Yulia Aronova and Eloïc Gimenez, the fast-paced short-form development project […]
- Ukrayinska Pravda
The Russian Federation using mobilisation to kill the indigenous peoples of Crimea, the Caucasus and Siberia Zelenskyy
KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO - SUNDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2022, 23:14 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia is using mobilisation to kill members of the indigenous peoples of occupied Crimea as well as of the Caucasus, Siberia and other territories of the Russian Federation.
Ancient Canoe Discovered in Wisconsin Lake Helps Solidify Tribe’s Link to Area
A 3,000-year-old Native American canoe recently pulled out of Lake Mendota in Madison is the oldest canoe ever found in the region, according to the Wisconsin Historical Society.
- The New Voice of Ukraine
Russian mobilization of Crimean Tatars tantamount to ‘ethnic cleansing,’ official says
By disproportionately targeting indigenous Crimean Tatars, Russia is pretreating an ethnically-motived genocide in occupied Crimea, Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said in a Twitter post on Sept. 25.
‘When We Tell Our Stories, We Are Creating Our Future’: Sámi Filmmakers Are Ready to Speak Up
The Sámi, the indigenous people in the far north of Europe and Russia, are ready to share their stories with the world. But only under certain conditions, says film commissioner Liisa Holmberg from the International Sámi Film Institute (ISFI). “The most important thing is respect,” she notes, mentioning the Pathfinder Film Protocol – a set […]
This Indigenous-owned Lodge in British Columbia Encourages Guests to Connect With Nature in a Deeper Way
In the heart of the Chilcotin region, Nemiah Valley Lodge marks the only area in Canada acknowledged by the Supreme Court as having Indigenous title.
- Springfield News-Leader
Downtown Springfield Association set to award more grants to minority-owned businesses
The Downtown Springfield Association said less than 5 percent of downtown business owners are Black, Indigenous and people of color.
- The New Voice of Ukraine
Russia disproportionally targets ethnic minorities with mobilization notices
Moscow seems to be exerting particularly heavy mobilization levies on indigenous ethnic groups across Russia’s Buryatia and occupied Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea.
Indigenous activists raise climate awareness on sidelines of UNGA
Uyukar Domingo Peas, an Ecuadorian Indigenous activist, says if there are still "reservoirs of natural resources" in the world, it is "because we have protected them for thousands of years."
Biden declares major disaster in Alaska after severe storm
President Biden declared a major disaster in Alaska on Friday, ordering federal assistance to add to state, local and tribal recovery efforts after a strong storm, flooding and landslides hit the state over the past week. The severe weather and natural disasters occurred from Sept. 15 to 20, causing damage in much of the western…
Newsom signs law removing ‘squaw’ across California. What it means for Squaw Valley
The bill is among others Gov. Gavin Newsom signed on California Native American Day.
On Native American Day, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law re-naming UC Hastings
The college will officially be known as University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco, or UC Law, San Francisco for short.
Provincial Court puts focus on Indigenous Justice
EDMONTON, Alberta, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Provincial Court of Alberta will release its new Indigenous Justice Strategy at a press conference on Wednesday, September 28. Where: Edmonton Court Centre (outside near West Entrance, weather permitting) When: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 28 What: Announcement of Indigenous Justice Strategy Who: Chief Judge of the Provincial Court Derek Redman Olav RokneSenior Communication AdvisorProvincial Court of Albertaolav.rokne@albertacourts.c
Tiny Home Donated to American Indian Community Organization to Serve as Model for Village
A single tiny home could end up making a big difference for Native Americans struggling to find affordable housing in the Twin Cities. Today, local builder James MacKenzie donated a tiny home to the nonprofit American Indian Community Development Corporation (AICDC). The home will be sited near the Mino-bimaadiziwin Apartment Complex, owned by the Red Lake Band of Chippewa.
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Wisconsin, tribal governments will receive nearly $19 million in federal funding to combat the opioid crisis
The funding is part of a federal program to increase access to treatment, make medications like naloxone more available and expand access to support.
