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Agriculture
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Hemp spells affordable housing for Native American community

A program has been initiated to create affordable housing using a sustainable material made from hemp, benefitting indigenous and underserved communities.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

'Surprised and disappointed': Ekati layoffs reverberate across N.W.T. | CBC News

Layoffs at Ekati Diamond Mine highlight challenges in the diamond industry and significantly impact local Indigenous communities.
#climate-change
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Public health

Federal court dismisses landmark Torres Strait climate case but warns of bleak future' without urgent action

The federal court dismissed a case claiming the Australian government failed to protect Torres Strait Islands from climate change.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Canada news

The ice is not freezing as it should': supply roads to Canada's Indigenous communities under threat from climate crisis

The warming climate threatens winter roads crucial for Indigenous communities' access to supplies.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The ice is not freezing as it should': supply roads to Canada's Indigenous communities under threat from climate crisis

The warming climate threatens winter roads crucial for Indigenous communities' access to supplies.
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fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 years ago

Hidden in Plain View: Philanthropy, Mission Statements, and White Supremacy - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

White supremacy is a pandemic. In this moment in time, the shared global narrative centers around COVID-19. But white supremacy is a more pernicious virus, permeating every strata of human life for at least the last 500 years.
Social justice
fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: Industrialization might cause 'inflammaging'

Chronic inflammation associated with ageing may be due to industrialized lifestyles, not age itself, as shown in Indigenous communities.
Public health
fromNature
1 month ago

Ageing is linked to inflammation - but only in the industrialized world

Research indicates chronic inflammation may be linked to industrialized living, not universal aging, as seen in Indigenous communities.
fromFast Company
16 years ago
Bootstrapping

Another Stone Turned

Empowering minority communities through micro-businesses promotes financial independence and pride.
Creating online platforms for handmade goods can reduce poverty in Indian Country.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

A Digital Invasion Sets Off Tech Trauma

The digital flood disrupts identity and rituals, reshaping lives rapidly.
Turning off technology can protect cultural values and presence.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

The last nomads of Nepal

"It is the women's job to prepare the new settlement and build new houses. Additionally, fetching water and cooking meals are also women's responsibilities."
Retirement
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Melting glaciers will harm us all. Yet still we watch, unmoved | Robin McKie

The Arctic's warming is accelerating global climate change, leading to severe ecological and societal impacts.
fromKqed
3 months ago

Encore: Great Redwood Trail Proposal Unearths Painful History for Indigenous Tribes | KQED

California plans a 300-mile rail-trail, potentially the longest in the U.S., but faces indigenous opposition over historical grievances.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Canada Announces Arctic Radar Deal With Australia Amid Trump Threats

Mr. Carney also announced hundreds of millions of dollars in new spending to carry out year-round military exercises in the Arctic and to build up vital infrastructure for the Indigenous communities that make up most of the population there.
Canada news
US news
fromThe Walrus
4 months ago

What Happens When a Drone Strike Has No Killer and a War Has No Dead? | The Walrus

Language is inherently inadequate to fully express reality, underscoring the power dynamics in storytelling.
Online Community Development
fromFast Company
4 months ago

'Everything was lost': How climate change is threatening Colombia's largest indigenous group

Wayuu communities in northern Colombia face severe hardships due to climate change, particularly flooding and drought, affecting their homes and way of life.
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Man buries nephew alive in an act of witchcraft in Peruvian jungle

Ruben Sabino Oviriano, consumed by grief and superstition, buried his nephew alive, believing he was responsible for his mother's death, leading to a rescue by local patrols.
Parenting
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Why are so many indigenous Panamanians contracting HIV and dying of AIDS?

HIV stigma in the Ngabe-Bugle territory is contributing to a severe health crisis, isolating individuals like Joti from their families.
The Ngabe-Bugle region faces a significant HIV epidemic, with alarming rates of infection and mortality, especially among youth.
fromFast Company
7 months ago

'We have to surrender': Indonesia's mining boom is hurting its communities

The rapid expansion of Indonesia's mining industry has devastated traditional communities, depriving them of their ocean resources and harming their way of life.
Miscellaneous
fromTime Out New York
7 months ago

10 surprising secrets of Washington Square Park

Washington Square Park encompasses a rich history of community gathering, burial traditions, and artistic expression, making it a vital cultural space.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
9 months ago

Biden to Apologize for 150-year Indian Boarding School Policy

Biden's apology marks an important recognition of historical injustices in the Indian boarding school system.
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