Indigenous students and faculty are on the rise — and universities have a moral obligation to support them
When universities declare commitments to reconciliation, these commitments must accompany changes necessary to ensure ...
Retracing walrus ivory trade of Viking Age reveals early interactions between Europeans and Indigenous North Americans
By examining ancient walrus DNA, an international research team led by Lund University in Sweden have retraced the walrus ivory trade routes of the Viking Age. They found that Norse Vikings and Arctic ...
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Do Indigenous peoples really conserve 80% of the world’s biodiversity?
A new commentary piece in the journal Nature has caused an uproar in the conservation world and has prompted scientists to ...
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The Indigenous ‘watchmen’ safeguarding Peru’s isolated tribes
Along the route, they scrutinise the creeping understory for footprints and broken branches – telltale signs of the imminent ...
Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day: Dates and history to know for 2024
Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day are observed in October each year. Here's when the federal holiday is in 2024, plus a ...
Now Available: The Indigenous Peoples' Guide to the United Nations
American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians increasingly contend with rights violations concerning transboundary ...
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Indigenous-led organization breaks ground with revolutionary energy transition initiative: 'It's not a one size fits all'
At least 1,700 Indigenous-led micro and small clean energy projects have been installed throughout the country.
Indigenous Peoples Are Key to Navigating the Climate Crisis. We Deserve a Seat at the Table
After all, Indigenous Peoples are the world’s greatest protectors of the environment. Our land is not just our home—it is our ...
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The Fate of the Forests is Closely Linked to That of Indigenous Peoples
Forests are essential for life on Earth. Because they produce oxygen and help regulate the balance of carbon dioxide and ...
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Indigenous communities can decide for themselves on carbon market risks (commentary)
The voluntary carbon market (VCM) has had a rough year. A hotly contested but eye-popping critique of the efficacy of ...
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Departments of the Interior and Justice Convene Roundtable on Media Coverage of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Peoples and Human Trafficking
Departments of the Interior and Justice Convene Roundtable on Media Coverage of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Peoples and ...
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CMA’s apology to Indigenous Peoples rings hollow
The CMA can only play a role in healing wounds if it openly reflects on what continuously harms Indigenous people so ...