Tag: Indigenous Communities
Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2026: Celebrations Of Respect
Indigenous Peoples’ Day was first officially proclaimed by US President Joe Biden in 2021. Acknowledging that it is imperative to uphold the rights and dignity of the indigenous people who were here long before colonization of the Americas began, Biden also admitted that US federal policies systematically sought to assimilate … [continued]
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US Senate Proposes New Permitting Framework. Should It Become Law?
Sheldon Whitehouse is my favorite member of Congress. The junior senator from Rhode Island is smart, articulate, and determined. This week, he was instrumental in getting a bill before the Senate that will radically alter how permitting for energy projects in the US gets done. It is not unusual for … [continued]
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Exploring the history of “good fire” in Northern Michigan
“Fire is like nothing else in the world. … It’s something that can breathe, it can move across the landscape, it can transform things and rejuvenate things.”
Saugeen firefighters make history in new Indigenous wildfire brigade
‘It was nice to be a part of history, just having First Nations crews be able to be deployed in support of First Nations when it comes to wildfires.’ — Saugeen First Nation volunTeer firefighter Jared Kerr.
Indigenous-led care planned for 150-bed addiction, mental health facility
“We are working to redefine mental health care through culturally responsive, evidence-based treatment.”