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Indigenous Catholics hope the next pope shares Francis’ approach to Native people
What the world’s Indigenous Catholics don’t want to lose with the death of the first pontiff from the Southern Hemisphere: ...
Indigenous people raise awareness about their missing and murdered
Indigenous men aren’t immune. Donovan Paddock, who joined an awareness walk Friday in Scottsdale, Arizona, said two of his ...
Colombia takes regional lead in Indigenous self-government, raising hopes for Amazon protection
Colombia has taken a major step in Indigenous rights by formally recognizing Indigenous councils as local governments across ...
At UN, mining groups tout protections for Indigenous people
Even as Oak Flat moves ahead, the mining industry commits to voluntary guidelines to consult with communities.
Cultural burning by Indigenous peoples increased oak in forests near settlements, study suggests
A debate continues among scientists over whether tree composition in forests in eastern North America historically have been ...
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Collaborative project yields new digital archive on hidden history of Indigenous enslavement
Stolen Relations, a public database set to launch on Saturday, May 10, reveals the stories of thousands of Native people ...
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Students gather to urge action for missing and murdered indigenous peoples
Students from indigenous communities gathered on Monday, sharing personal stories to bring attention to underreported ...
Why is the Capitol red? California recognizes Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Day
The California Capitol dome on Tuesday and Wednesday night will be lit red, recognizing a solemn day and bringing awareness ...
'It's a crisis': Oregon groups spread awareness for murdered and missing Indigenous people
Oregon groups are spreading awareness for the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and People movement, recognizing the disproportionate violence Native people face.
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Indigenous Catholics hope the next pope shares Francis’ approach to Native people
SIMOJOVEL, Mexico (AP) — At a recent service in the remote southern Mexican community of Simojovel, Catholic and Mayan symbolism mingled at the altar as the deacon — his wife beside him — read the ...
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Indigenous people raise awareness about their missing and murdered
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Indigenous people across North America are calling this week for sustained responses to the violence in their communities, much of it against women and girls.
California lawmakers push for May as ‘Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Awareness Month’
Assemblymember James C. Ramos, the first and only California Native American serving in the state Legislature, will introduce a measure to designate May as "Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples ...