15 Calls to Action on Indigenous Peoples Day!
Though changes have been made at the high school and collegiate levels, there is still more to be done with professional sports teams and other businesses.
Digital Sequence Information Poses Risks to Indigenous Peoplesâ Rights and Biodiversity
Open for signatures by all States and regional economic integration organizations, this treaty introduces a mechanism for companies conducting research and development using Marine Genetic Resources and DSI derived from them to share benefits fairly and equitably.
Being on TikTok is a modern political necessity. Look no further than Peter Dutton
Voters are more likely to engage with politicians they find relatable, so Duttonâs ability to reveal his âordinaryâ side without making people cringe may determine how well he is received on TikTok.
Building companies feel they must sacrifice quality for profits, but it doesnât have to be this way
In the past, alarming incidents such as the Sydney Opal Tower evacuation and the Melbourne Lacrosse fire signalled systemic problems in construction.
Being a Human Being
I was still a young man, around 40 years old, and was finding my way as a native environmental activist with Indigenous People across North, South, and Central America, focusing on Mother Earthâs protection and her defense as best we could, and we were all gathering because we all knew we were on a spiritual journey with our ancestors guiding us in unity for healing and to give Thanks.
Philanthropy Open Letter for Humanity and Justice in Palestine and Israel
Thousands more are likely buried under rubble, and The Lancet, a prestigious medical journal, says âit is not implausible to estimate that up to 186,000 or even more deaths could be attributable to the current conflict.â Tragically, as the casualty figures continue to climb in Gaza, Israel has expanded its war into Lebanon, where more than 500 people, including dozens of children, have been killed in the past week alone.
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day 2024
Kids of all ages and their caregivers will work together to create a large-scale mural of Turtle Island (North America) for display in Bedford Public Library.
Hundreds share lunch at quirky NYC party where the table is as long as a city block
âWe live in this city thatâs so densely populated, and itâs just easy to walk by people who are just having a âhowâs the weatherâ conversation,â said longtime Chelsea resident and event volunteer Nathaniel Hawkins.
People donât like a âwhite saviourâ, but does it affect how they donate to charity?
MĂ©decins Sans FrontiĂšres (MSF), for instance, released a video apologising for using photos depicting white people in aid settings and which arenât representative of the majority local staff they employ.
A Displaced Ăuu Savi Community Demands Justice and Security to Return Home
Almost three years after having to flee their territory, a group of more than 20 Mixtec families remains in a shelter in the city of Tlaxiaco, Mexico, in precarious conditions, without enough space to live, essential services, medical care, and, above all, without justice or hope of being able to return home.
The hidden costs of building a home: what every family should know
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Jeffrey Gibsonâs âthe space in which to place meâ Installation Is a Pinnacle of the Venice Biennale Arte 2024
Other Indigenous artists from around the globe and here in Turtle Island, including Kay WalkingStick (Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma) and Emma Whitehorse (Navajo) are also participating in the Biennale Arteâs main exhibition.
MMIWG2S Advocacy in Action: Sisters in Spirit Day, October 4
Structural violence, which refers to the political, economical, religious, or cultural conditions that prevent individuals and societies from reaching their full potential, is a major contributing factor to the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Girls, Women, and Two-Spirits.
The ABCâs racism review is scathing. Can Aunty find the strength of character to properly address it?
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Can Australia prosecute foreigners for genocide overseas? Hereâs how our atrocity laws work
Some Indigenous community groups argue the high rates of First Nations children in protection, deaths in custody, hyper-incarceration and cultural, land and environmental damage amount to genocide crimes.
Fifth Latin American Summit on Water for the Peoples Takes Place in Jujuy, Argentina
The experiences of the UMA in the construction of both scientific and Traditional Knowledge, in efforts led by professionals from the communities themselves, were recognized by the attendees as a great tool for denouncing environmental damage to corporations and governments and as evidence to be used in legal instances.
Get to Know Our Youth Fellows Caring for Traditional Plants
Maria also received a scholarship from the State Council for Scientific Research and Technological Development of Campeche, which aims to increase the participation of Indigenous women in postgraduate programs, giving her the opportunity to study abroad in Toronto, Canada.