The Trump administration has thrown its support behind a controversial mining road in Alaska's Ambler region, but is this really a good idea? The federal government has pledged $35. 6 million to Trilogy Metals, a Canadian company exploring the area. This investment is quite small for a mining company, but it certainly benefited at least one non-Alaskan: billionaire J...
In the heart of Colombia's conflict-torn southwest, a unique school is shaping the future of Indigenous Nasa youth. The "semillero, " or seedbed, is more than just a weekend program. It's a place where children learn to protect their ancestral land and culture. The kids start their day with a simple ritual. They are gently splashed with water using a leafy branch. T...
In the heart of Nevada, a fight is brewing over a lithium mine. The Western Shoshone tribe and conservationists are taking the U. S. government to court to protect a unique wildflower, Tiehm’s buckwheat. This plant can only be found in Nevada and is under immediate threat due to a planned deep mine. Surprisingly, after initially flagging the plant's extinction risk, ...
In Canberra, Australia, King Charles III recently visited Parliament House to meet leaders, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. During his speech, the King acknowledged Australia’s First Nations people, highlighting their rich history on the land before British settlers arrived over 230 years ago. However, the visit was marked by a powerful interruption from I...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly become a part of our daily lives. But did you know that it affects Indigenous communities too? These communities have unique concerns about AI that are often overlooked. One big problem is the misuse of Indigenous cultural property. AI can create art that looks like traditional Indigenous art, but it doesn’t tell the real sto...
The First Nations Leadership Council is not happy with B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad's recent comments on reconciliation and Indigenous rights made in a Jordan Peterson podcast. In a strongly worded statement, the council accused him of "throwing Indigenous people under the bus" to gain political advantage.Chief Don Tom, vice-president of the Union of BC India...