By Ben Jealous — Contamination from lead, arsenic, and the other toxins in Tar Creek in northeastern Oklahoma stole the potential of many children of the Quapaw Nation. As a parent, I can…
By Diego Javier Luis, The Conversation — Across the United States, the second Monday of October is increasingly becoming known as Indigenous Peoples Day. In the push to rename Columbus Day,…
Australia on Saturday decisively rejected a proposal to recognise Indigenous people in the constitution, in a major setback to the country’s efforts for reconciliation with its First Peoples. By Praveen…
Indigenous people’s languages were largely lost as a result of forced assimilation efforts in the U.S. Here’s why one tribal leader says the languages should be brought back. By Daryl…
“This idea that we should be magnanimous about the passing of the queen…We never got that respect. And in fact, all we really got was exploitation.” By John Buckley, Vice…
In Jewish tradition, an apology is only part of the repentance process t’shuva. Germany continues to provide reparations to Holocaust survivors. By Bernie M. Farber, Toronto Star — On Dec….
It’s been 35 years since a papal visit to an Indigenous community in Canada. By Megan Williams, CBC — The last time a pope visited an Indigenous community in Canada was…
As a women’s rights activist, Nina Otero-Warren fought for the right for women to vote in New Mexico. Now, her image is featured on the US quarter. By Anna María…
Many cities and states are observing the day. Here’s some of the history behind it. By Melina Delkic, NYT — President Biden has proclaimed Monday, Oct. 11, as Indigenous Peoples’…
By President Joseph R. Biden Jr. — Since time immemorial, American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians have built vibrant and diverse cultures — safeguarding land, language, spirit, knowledge, and…
By Emma Bowman, NPR — This year marks the first time a U.S. president has officially recognized Indigenous Peoples’ Day. President Biden issued a proclamation on Friday to observe this Oct. 11…
Bolivian coup leader Luis Fernando Camacho is a far-right multi-millionaire who arose from fascist movements in the Santa Cruz region, where the US has encouraged separatism. He has courted support…