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How to decolonize your Thanksgiving dinner in observance of National day of Mourning

For many Indigenous communities, Thanksgiving remains a national day of mourning - a reminder of the genocide and displacement that occured following European settler colonialism. Meredith Clark writes how we can centre decolonisation efforts in our Thanksgiving dinners this year

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023

A dilemma over tribal land rights in Odisha

Government’s decision to amend OSATIP to allow tribals to transfer land to non-tribals sparked controversy, forcing it to put the decision on hold. The amendment included a rider to prevent tribal sellers/mortgagors from being landless/homestead-less. Previous attempts to amend the Act were rejected.

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

‘It is all about listening and sharing’: Indigenous solutions to the carbon divide

Deforestation rates are much lower on Indigenous land – and there is growing recognition that first peoples have vital role to play

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023

The true story behind National Geographic's The Mission documentary

Missionary killed on North Sentinel Island is subject of docu-film now in cinemas

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2023

'Time warp' takes students to Native American past to search for solutions for the future

The eyes of the fifth graders in Ms. Evans’ class widened as they saw a dazzling light on the classroom smartboard and the phrase, “Let’s do the Time Warp!”

The Conversation · Nov 21, 2023

Pass a bill to grant quota to Marathas in winter session of Maharashtra legislature: Jarange to govt

Addressing a rally in Thane, the home turf of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, he reminded the government of the December 24 deadline

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

9 Native American Superheroes Who Need To Be Spotlighted In Movies And TV

As we celebrate Native American Heritage Month at CinemaBlend, let's talk about the superheroes who need a bigger spotlight in movies and TV.

Cinemablend · Nov 21, 2023

Court upholds pretrial jailing of man charged in shooting over Spanish conquistador statue

An appeals court has upheld a judge’s decision to deny bail to a New Mexico man charged with attempted murder in the September shooting of a Native American activist during confrontations about a Spanish conquistador statue

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023

Why do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving is a cultural holiday that symbolises peace

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

Why some Americans don’t celebrate Thanksgiving

The holiday is viewed by some to be a celebration of the conquest of Native Americans

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023