Canada is approaching its third official Truth and Reconciliation Day, known as Orange Shirt Day. Hate speech and confrontations are growing there over the truth about missing children, graves and genocide.
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Elder Profile: John Bravehawk
A Sundance chief and Portland-area nonprofit founder, 74-year-old John Bravehawk has mentored youth and advised Sundance leaders for decades.
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Message of Powwow in Washington Prison: ‘You are not Forgotten’
The Washington Corrections Center for Women Sisterhood Powwow brought imprisoned women together with family and friends for a day of celebration.
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NAYA Powwow Marks Land Back Achievement
After a four-year pause, the Native American Youth and Family Center powwow returned to Neerchokikoo.
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Are Land Trusts Part of the Land Back Movement?
Land trusts in Oregon are beginning to transform from their white-led roots, toward models based on Indigenous values and leadership.
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New Ecotrust Leader Just Wants to Learn
Ronda Rutledge is Ecotrust’s first Indigenous executive director. The Portland nonprofit focuses on environmental stewardship and economic growth, especially among Pacific Northwest tribes.
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ATNI Establishes Tribal Embassy in Portland
The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Embassy will be a central hub and a base for political action for its members: 57 Pacific Northwest tribes.
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‘He Who Walks Through the Battle Smoke’
For Native hip-hop artist Kunu Bearchum, music serves as an outlet for cultural connection and social justice.
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A ‘Land Back’ Achievement in Portland
Land that was for centuries an Indigenous village is now a permanent home for the Native American Youth and Family Center.
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Sad Farewell to Tokitae After Life in Captivity
Miami Seaquarium orca dies of possible renal failure as plans were being made for her return to her native Pacific Northwest.