/tags/indigenous Indigenous en-US Copyright Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:52:55 GMT /environment/2023-08-10/indigenous-activists-say-haw-river-should-be-a-legal-entity Indigenous activists are leading a movement to pass a state Rights of Nature law. They say the legislation would give the Haw River more environmental protection. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:52:55 GMT /environment/2023-08-10/indigenous-activists-say-haw-river-should-be-a-legal-entity Celeste Gracia /podcast/creep/2022-10-11/all-relative-invasive-environment-indigenous Much of the conversation around invasive species frames our relationship with these plants and animals as an ongoing battle, a war to be won. But what can we learn when we move beyond the language of domination and explore the broader connections between ourselves, our planet, and the creatures we share this space with? Tue, 11 Oct 2022 09:10:00 GMT /podcast/creep/2022-10-11/all-relative-invasive-environment-indigenous Elizabeth Friend, Laura Pellicer /2021-03-15/deb-haaland-confirmed-as-first-native-american-interior-secretary Her historic confirmation is also symbolic, as the agency was long a tool of oppression against Indigenous peoples. Haaland will be key to President Biden's ambitious efforts to combat climate change. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 23:05:04 GMT /2021-03-15/deb-haaland-confirmed-as-first-native-american-interior-secretary Nathan Rott /show/the-state-of-things/2020-05-08/murdered-and-missing-indigenous-women-advocates-say-nc-law-enforcement-ignores-the-problem Gov. Roy Cooper declared Tuesday, May 5 a “Day of Awareness for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women.” The advocacy group Shatter the Silence reports… Fri, 08 May 2020 16:00:12 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2020-05-08/murdered-and-missing-indigenous-women-advocates-say-nc-law-enforcement-ignores-the-problem Josie Taris, Frank Stasio /law/2020-05-08/murdered-and-missing-indigenous-women-advocates-say-nc-law-enforcement-ignores-the-problem Gov. Roy Cooper declared Tuesday, May 5 a “Day of Awareness for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women.” The advocacy group Shatter the Silence reports… Fri, 08 May 2020 16:00:12 GMT /law/2020-05-08/murdered-and-missing-indigenous-women-advocates-say-nc-law-enforcement-ignores-the-problem Josie Taris, Frank Stasio /show/the-state-of-things/2019-10-08/celebrating-indigenous-peoples-day-in-alamance-county Indigenous Peoples’ Day reimagines Columbus Day to celebrate the other side of European “discovery.” These celebrations advance concrete political causes,… Tue, 08 Oct 2019 16:24:42 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2019-10-08/celebrating-indigenous-peoples-day-in-alamance-county Grant Holub-Moorman, Frank Stasio /race-demographics/2019-10-08/celebrating-indigenous-peoples-day-in-alamance-county Indigenous Peoples’ Day reimagines Columbus Day to celebrate the other side of European “discovery.” These celebrations advance concrete political causes,… Tue, 08 Oct 2019 16:24:42 GMT /race-demographics/2019-10-08/celebrating-indigenous-peoples-day-in-alamance-county Grant Holub-Moorman, Frank Stasio /show/the-state-of-things/2019-01-31/the-last-whalers-documents-a-disappearing-way-of-life On a remote, volcanic island in Indonesia, the Lamalaran Tribe is fighting to preserve its ancient language and traditions. The community is thought to be… Thu, 31 Jan 2019 17:50:06 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2019-01-31/the-last-whalers-documents-a-disappearing-way-of-life Laura Pellicer, Frank Stasio /race-demographics/2019-01-31/the-last-whalers-documents-a-disappearing-way-of-life On a remote, volcanic island in Indonesia, the Lamalaran Tribe is fighting to preserve its ancient language and traditions. The community is thought to be… Thu, 31 Jan 2019 17:50:06 GMT /race-demographics/2019-01-31/the-last-whalers-documents-a-disappearing-way-of-life Laura Pellicer, Frank Stasio /show/the-state-of-things/2017-11-03/does-a-dna-test-make-you-indigenous With the advent of modern DNA tests, people can now find out their genetic makeup within days. For many the tests can help strengthen a sense of heritage… Fri, 03 Nov 2017 16:36:31 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2017-11-03/does-a-dna-test-make-you-indigenous Laura Pellicer, Frank Stasio