The 'great land reshuffle' that's transforming property rights | Aeon EssaysThe history of land in Chicago is marked by Indigenous displacement, war, and ownership transformations that continue to impact societal structures.
Artisans in Japan Uphold the Indigenous Ainu CultureThe Ainu culture is deeply connected to nature, particularly the Yezo sika deer, which holds spiritual significance.
Indigenous and Black people tell their seafaring stories at the Mystic Seaport MuseumThe "Entwined" exhibition at Mystic Seaport Museum highlights Indigenous and African maritime histories often neglected in American narratives.
In 10 years we may cease to exist': rising seas and influx of tourists threaten to engulf Panama islandMissionaries aim to convert the Guna people but face challenges due to the community's historical resistance to outside influences.
US tourist arrested for landing on forbidden Indian tribal islandA US tourist was arrested for trying to visit the isolated Sentinelese tribe on North Sentinel Island by sneaking onto the restricted territory.
Artisans in Japan Uphold the Indigenous Ainu CultureThe Ainu culture is deeply connected to nature, particularly the Yezo sika deer, which holds spiritual significance.
Indigenous and Black people tell their seafaring stories at the Mystic Seaport MuseumThe "Entwined" exhibition at Mystic Seaport Museum highlights Indigenous and African maritime histories often neglected in American narratives.
In 10 years we may cease to exist': rising seas and influx of tourists threaten to engulf Panama islandMissionaries aim to convert the Guna people but face challenges due to the community's historical resistance to outside influences.
US tourist arrested for landing on forbidden Indian tribal islandA US tourist was arrested for trying to visit the isolated Sentinelese tribe on North Sentinel Island by sneaking onto the restricted territory.
Op-Ed | Celebrating 400 years of the greatest city in the world | amNewYorkNew York City will celebrate its 400th anniversary in 2025 with a campaign honoring its history and Indigenous communities.
Performance: Kim Shuck's Poem Jam Poetry ReadingFree poetry readings showcase diverse voices and experiences.The event emphasizes community engagement and celebration of Indigenous heritage.
California universities stash stolen Native ancestors. Here's who's fighting for them backNative American burial sites have been violated, leading to ongoing efforts for repatriation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
Photos show the unique culture of Greenland, the massive ice-covered island Trump wants to acquireGreenland's visit by VP JD Vance signals a focus on its strategic security importance and respect for its indigenous cultures.
Annual Alcatraz Unthanksgiving' Sunrise Ceremony Is On for Thursday Morning, Will be Streaming OnlineThe Indigenous Peoples Thanksgiving Sunrise Gathering commemorates a historical Native occupation and honors the ongoing legacy of Indigenous Peoples in America.
In Chile a language on the verge of extinction, stirs into lifeEfforts are being made to revitalize the Ckunsa language of the Lickanantay people despite its extinction status.
Op-Ed | Celebrating 400 years of the greatest city in the world | amNewYorkNew York City will celebrate its 400th anniversary in 2025 with a campaign honoring its history and Indigenous communities.
Performance: Kim Shuck's Poem Jam Poetry ReadingFree poetry readings showcase diverse voices and experiences.The event emphasizes community engagement and celebration of Indigenous heritage.
California universities stash stolen Native ancestors. Here's who's fighting for them backNative American burial sites have been violated, leading to ongoing efforts for repatriation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
Photos show the unique culture of Greenland, the massive ice-covered island Trump wants to acquireGreenland's visit by VP JD Vance signals a focus on its strategic security importance and respect for its indigenous cultures.
Annual Alcatraz Unthanksgiving' Sunrise Ceremony Is On for Thursday Morning, Will be Streaming OnlineThe Indigenous Peoples Thanksgiving Sunrise Gathering commemorates a historical Native occupation and honors the ongoing legacy of Indigenous Peoples in America.
In Chile a language on the verge of extinction, stirs into lifeEfforts are being made to revitalize the Ckunsa language of the Lickanantay people despite its extinction status.
White LiesAotearoa New Zealand's settlement rests on foundational lies regarding the civilization and development of its land and people.
Report: US Police Killed Someone Every 6.5 Hours on Average in 2024Police killings reached a record high in 2024, disproportionately affecting Black and Indigenous people.
Oscar-nominated documentary 'Sugarcane' directors celebrate honors, focus on Native communityKassie and NoiseCat highlight the importance of sharing untold Indigenous stories through their documentary 'Sugarcane.'
OMCA's "Born of the Bear Dance" (Through June 22, 2025)The Oakland Museum of California presents the exhibition 'Born of the Bear Dance,' showcasing Dugan Aguilar's impactful photography of Indigenous California life.
Oscar-nominated documentary 'Sugarcane' directors celebrate honors, focus on Native communityKassie and NoiseCat highlight the importance of sharing untold Indigenous stories through their documentary 'Sugarcane.'
OMCA's "Born of the Bear Dance" (Through June 22, 2025)The Oakland Museum of California presents the exhibition 'Born of the Bear Dance,' showcasing Dugan Aguilar's impactful photography of Indigenous California life.
Biden creates 2 new national monuments, setting a conservation recordBiden is establishing two national monuments in California, marking a record for land and water conservation by a president.
The U.S. gets a new national marine sanctuary, the first led by a tribeA new marine sanctuary off Central California will protect over 4,500 square miles of ocean, led by Indigenous people and aimed at environmental conservation.
Biden creates 2 new national monuments, setting a conservation recordBiden is establishing two national monuments in California, marking a record for land and water conservation by a president.
The U.S. gets a new national marine sanctuary, the first led by a tribeA new marine sanctuary off Central California will protect over 4,500 square miles of ocean, led by Indigenous people and aimed at environmental conservation.
Unthanksgiving Day: A celebration of Indigenous resistance to colonialism, held yearly at AlcatrazThe Indigenous People's Thanksgiving Sunrise Ceremony highlights Indigenous resistance and activism since the impact of colonialism.
'Thangs Taken' takes on the truth behind ThanksgivingThanksgiving's narrative is often a myth; events like Thangs Taken aim to challenge this perception and honor Indigenous histories.
Curtain Calls: Thanksgiving Play' starts Friday at Alameda's AltarenaThe Thanksgiving Play is a humorous and insightful satirical comedy exploring cultural sensitivity and the challenges of representation in theater.
Axios Explains: Thanksgiving's troubled historyThanksgiving's origins involve complex historical realities often obscured by simplified school narratives, necessitating a deeper understanding of colonial and Indigenous relations.
Unthanksgiving Day: A celebration of Indigenous resistance to colonialism, held yearly at AlcatrazThe Indigenous People's Thanksgiving Sunrise Ceremony highlights Indigenous resistance and activism since the impact of colonialism.
'Thangs Taken' takes on the truth behind ThanksgivingThanksgiving's narrative is often a myth; events like Thangs Taken aim to challenge this perception and honor Indigenous histories.
Curtain Calls: Thanksgiving Play' starts Friday at Alameda's AltarenaThe Thanksgiving Play is a humorous and insightful satirical comedy exploring cultural sensitivity and the challenges of representation in theater.
Axios Explains: Thanksgiving's troubled historyThanksgiving's origins involve complex historical realities often obscured by simplified school narratives, necessitating a deeper understanding of colonial and Indigenous relations.
Exclusive: photographs reveal first glimpse of uncontacted Amazon communityThe Massaco community is thriving in the Brazilian rainforest despite external threats.
The Invention of the Other review fascinating first glimpse of uncontacted Amazon tribeThe film portrays a profound first contact between the Korubo tribe and the outside world, highlighting themes of isolation and political tension.
Exclusive: photographs reveal first glimpse of uncontacted Amazon communityThe Massaco community is thriving in the Brazilian rainforest despite external threats.
The Invention of the Other review fascinating first glimpse of uncontacted Amazon tribeThe film portrays a profound first contact between the Korubo tribe and the outside world, highlighting themes of isolation and political tension.
Canada, a laboratory for the decolonization of museumsMuseums in Canada are transforming to include Indigenous narratives, confronting their historical omissions and working towards decolonization.
APTN, the channel for Canada's Indigenous communitiesAPTN provides a platform for Indigenous peoples in Canada to share their narratives and preserve cultural heritage.
Canada, a laboratory for the decolonization of museumsMuseums in Canada are transforming to include Indigenous narratives, confronting their historical omissions and working towards decolonization.
APTN, the channel for Canada's Indigenous communitiesAPTN provides a platform for Indigenous peoples in Canada to share their narratives and preserve cultural heritage.
The endless denigration of the natives of Tierra del Fuego: Displayed in zoos and museums in EuropeTierra del Fuego's indigenous peoples have faced a tragic history of colonization and exploitation, culminating in a recent publication detailing their plight.
The Wide Wide SeaHampton Sides' book reexamines Captain Cook's legacy, underscoring the complexities of his ambitions and the consequences of his explorations on Indigenous peoples.
In Praise of the Ancestors by Susan Elizabeth Ramirez (Book Review)The book challenges the notion that unlettered societies lack history, emphasizing the significance of oral traditions in identity formation.
Holding On to Indigenous Heritage in GeorgiaIndigenous cultures in Georgia emphasize a cyclical understanding of time, reflecting a diverse and rich history that is often overlooked.
Pole of Cold': life in the coldest inhabited village on Earth photo essayOymyakon holds the record as the coldest inhabited place on Earth, with extreme temperatures affecting local life and farming.
How Recovering the History of a Little-Known Lakota Massacre Could Heal Generational PainThe Blue Water Massacre in 1855 is a significant yet overlooked event in U.S. military history, marking the start of extensive violence against the Lakota.
"The Haunted Landscape" by Photographer Brendan George KoKo's childhood experiences in Four Corners deeply influence his photographic perspective, embracing both the supernatural and the natural beauty of the landscape.
Berkeley fences off Civic Center Park, some campers forced to moveCity workers fenced off Civic Center Park for construction, displacing campers who joined a protest encampment nearby.Construction at the park focuses on converting a fountain into a Turtle Island Monument for Indigenous peoples.
Spanish Scientists Find Christopher Columbus May Have Been A Sephardic JewColumbus' DNA analysis suggests he was a Sephardic Jew, challenging traditional narratives about his identity and prompting reflection on historical perspectives.
White House announces first California marine sanctuary managed by Indigenous peoplesThe Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary marks a collaboration with Indigenous peoples to protect California's ocean and cultural resources.
Vikings and Indigenous North Americans: New Walrus DNA Study Reveals Early Arctic Encounters - Medievalists.netViking Age ivory trade routes are traced via ancient walrus DNA, revealing connections with Indigenous Arctic peoples.
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's first female president: I will not let you down'Claudia Sheinbaum's inauguration marks a historic moment as the first female president of Mexico, emphasizing women's rights and empowerment.
Canada marks 4th annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | CBC NewsThe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honors Indigenous children lost in residential schools, focusing on remembrance and healing.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024 | The WalrusThe Walrus highlights the significance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in raising awareness of residential school impacts.
Canada marks 4th annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | CBC NewsThe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honors Indigenous children lost in residential schools, focusing on remembrance and healing.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024 | The WalrusThe Walrus highlights the significance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in raising awareness of residential school impacts.
How scientists debunked one of conservation's most influential statisticsThe claim that 80% of biodiversity is protected by Indigenous peoples is unfounded and misleading.
How to support Indigenous Peoples on biodiversity: be rigorous with dataThe statistic claiming Indigenous Peoples manage 80% of global biodiversity is unverified and inaccurately represents their role in conservation.
The baseless stat that could be harming Indigenous conservation effortsThe claim that 80% of the world's biodiversity exists in Indigenous lands is false and counterproductive to conservation efforts.
How scientists debunked one of conservation's most influential statisticsThe claim that 80% of biodiversity is protected by Indigenous peoples is unfounded and misleading.
How to support Indigenous Peoples on biodiversity: be rigorous with dataThe statistic claiming Indigenous Peoples manage 80% of global biodiversity is unverified and inaccurately represents their role in conservation.
The baseless stat that could be harming Indigenous conservation effortsThe claim that 80% of the world's biodiversity exists in Indigenous lands is false and counterproductive to conservation efforts.
Brooklyn Museum: An Exploration of the Famous NYC Art MuseumThe Brooklyn Museum is a cultural hub using art to promote social change and educate about Indigenous issues.
New Zealand's Maori King Tuheitia dies aged 69Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII has passed away at age 69, prompting tributes from leaders and the Maori community.
Alaska's permafrost is thawing, releasing a concerning amount of mercury - High Country NewsMelting permafrost in Alaska is releasing alarming levels of mercury, posing serious threats to Indigenous peoples and the environment.
OMCA's "Calli: The Art of Xicanx Peoples" (Through Jan. 26, 2025)"Calli" celebrates Xicanx cultures through diverse artworks that emphasize community, healing, and identity.