Officials from the Trump administration announced last week that a plan to open a copper and gold mine that threatens Alaska's largest salmon nursery would not pose a serious environmental threat. . . . Opponents have argued that the environmental impact statement was not rigorous enough, as … [Read more...]
A pipeline to nowhere? TC Energy’s bid to keep B.C. project alive frustrates residents in its path
But despite the fact the LNG terminal has been nixed, TC Energy isn’t giving up on its plan to build the pipeline. No other LNG terminals have been publicly proposed for the Prince Rupert area, but the company appears to be holding out hope that someone pitches one —and gets it … [Read more...]
Salmon People – A Short by Children of the Setting Sun
Seattle Native organizations call for violence against Seattle Councilmember to end
Leaders from Seattle Indian Health Board, Chief Seattle Club, and United Indians of All Tribes Foundation are calling for the acts of violence at Seattle City Councilwoman Debora Juarez’s home to end. Juarez, the first Indigenous woman ever elected to the Seattle City Council, has challenged a … [Read more...]
Omar, Sanders Lead Bill to End Destructive Taxpayer Subsidies for Fossil Fuels
YES Omar and Sanders!!! Trying again to get something through Congress. End Polluter Welfare Act (Text of the bill at: https://omar.house.gov/sites/omar.house.gov/files/Bill%20Text%20-%20EPWA.pdf) "It is outrageous that the federal government has exploited a pandemic to throw even more public … [Read more...]
‘Historic day’ for Standing Rock as pipeline company told to shut down, remove oil
A federal judge has ordered the Dakota Access Pipeline to shut down and remove all oil within 30 days, a huge win for Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, and the other plaintiffs. In a 24-page order, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg wrote that he was "mindful of the … [Read more...]
US Supreme Court deals blow to Keystone oil pipeline
The U.S. Supreme Court handed another setback to the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline from Canada on Monday by keeping in place a lower court ruling that blocked a key environmental permit for the project. Canadian company TC Energy needs the permit to continue building the long-disputed pipeline … [Read more...]
As the Ocean Encroaches, this Washington State Tribe Is Building Its Next Chapter
A growing number of tribal nations and intertribal organizations have adopted climate assessment and adaptation plans, according to the National Congress of American Indians. In Washington State, several tribes have included relocation as one of their adaptation strategies. . . . NRDC senior … [Read more...]
Of Warrior Chiefs and Indian Princesses: The Psychological Consequences of American Indian Mascots
For those of you with sociology, political science and psychology backgrounds: Four studies examined the consequences of American Indian mascots and other prevalent representations of American Indians on aspects of the self-concept for American Indian students. When exposed to Chief … [Read more...]
Share Your Unemployment Story to Leverage Economic Aid
In this time of pandemic and economic crisis, Congress is more out of touch than ever. With public health restrictions keeping lawmakers from meeting in-person in their communities, far too many are only seeing this crisis through the news. We at Town Hall Project are convinced that if our … [Read more...]
The future of Capitol Hill’s protest zone may lie in Seattle history
Seattle’s history reveals many times when buildings have served as symbols for civil rights struggles. The current local movement, driven by Black Lives Matter demonstrators advocating for social and racial justice, echoes other times when multiracial coalitions claimed buildings and land as a form … [Read more...]
A short, violent history of Puget Sound uprisings, protests and riots
We might call Seattle the Emerald City, but the green landscape of the Puget Sound region has been sprayed with blood, shattered glass and tear gas for well over a century. Political protest and civil unrest centered on racism, labor, civil rights, and war and peace have not been uncommon. For the … [Read more...]
NCAI Statement on the Negative Decision in Chehalis v. Mnuchin
WASHINGTON, D.C. | The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) is extremely disappointed in today’s decision by the D.C. District Court in Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation v. Mnuchin. Although the Court acknowledged that Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) “are not federally … [Read more...]
Public Citizen Launching Democracy Defender Training Program to Protect the Vote – No Experience Required
While COVID-19 cases continue to rise in states across the country, too many states lack critical resources to ensure safe and accessible voting this fall. We know that ramping up vote-by-mail, expanding early voting, and offering safe in-person voting on election day is possible, but only if we … [Read more...]
Across America, Five Communities in Search of Environmental Justice
Kimmons, who prefers to go by the name Queen, said what her neighborhood doesn't lack is pollution. Near North, where Queen lives, is one of several neighborhoods that make up north Minneapolis, an area that is predominately Black and is surrounded by a large number of polluting facilities and … [Read more...]
Sacred duty: Bring Sk’aliCh’elh-tenau home
Research by leading NAGPRA experts agree there is a strong case to be made that Sk’aliCh’elh-tenau qualifies for return under NAGPRA"Just to give a little background, under NAGPRA it requires the return of some Native American cultural items to the people that they came from. And Sk’aliCh’elh-tenau … [Read more...]
For Native Americans, voting rights were hard-won. Mail-in voting could undo the gains.
While Montana as a state saw record primary turnout on June 2 — more than 389,000 ballots cast, compared with 293,000 in the 2016 primary, according to Montana Public Radio — the three counties with the lowest turnout were all home to Native American tribes including the Crow, Northern Cheyenne, … [Read more...]
10 Indigenous People Whose Statues Should Replace Columbus’
Imagine the 20th century and the Native leaders that could be honored on civic plazas, in front of city halls or on university campuses. (Yes, there are a few now, but we are talking numbers. At least 2% of all the statues. And even better is the 7% goal set by Congress’ own example.) The list … [Read more...]
‘We got these monies late’: Trump administration makes tribes wait more than 80 days for full COVID-19 relief
More than two months later, Indian Country has yet to see the full relief promised by the United States, which has taken on moral obligations of the highest responsibility and trust as part of its unique relationship with tribes and their citizens. The roller coaster ride has been characterized by a … [Read more...]
Judge Orders Trump Administration To Give Tribes Their COVID-19 Relief Funds
The Treasury Department was planning to sit on $679 million in emergency aid that was due to go to tribal governments months ago. A federal judge on Monday ordered Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to distribute $679 million in emergency COVID-19 relief funds to Native American tribes that … [Read more...]
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