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Becky Little: What is Indigenous People’s Day?

For the fourth year in a row, the United States will officially observe Indigenous Peoples Day alongside Columbus Day. Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates the history and contributions of Native Americans. In 2024, the … Continue reading

October 14, 2024 · 5 Comments

Vanessa Chakour: My Innate Connection to Stolen Land

When people are distanced from land, they lose the intimate knowledge necessary to be effective stewards.

September 29, 2024 · 4 Comments

Anita Hofschneider: Environmental Justice as Birthright

Indigenous youth are using litigation to force change in political and economic systems that have long resisted calls to climate action. On Aug. 8, 2023, 13-year-old Kaliko was getting ready for … Continue reading

September 10, 2024 · 9 Comments

Video: Lessons from people already adapting to the climate crisis

The Maasai people have lived sustainably off the savanna for centuries, raising cattle for sustenance and income. Climate activist Dorcas Naishorua paints a picture of how the climate crisis is threatening their way of life — and calls for local and international support as they’re forced to adapt to a changing environment.

August 24, 2024 · 2 Comments

Anne Pinto Rodrigues: The Indigenous Food Cafés Transforming Local Cuisine

The modern food system has a huge carbon footprint. These Indian cafés want to change that.

August 27, 2022 · 11 Comments

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