Palo de Mayo is a type of Afro-Caribbean dance that is an essential part of the South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region in Nicaragua. It is also the name given to the month-long May Day festival that originated in the Nicaraguan city of Bluefields in the 17th century!
Comprising less than 5% of the world's population, indigenous people protect 80% of global biodiversity. We must all be invested in indigenous sovereignty, the future of humanity depends on it.
In order to ensure that our nonprofit is for the people, by the people we need to register as a nonprofit in Nicaragua. We need your help to reach the $5,500 goal needed for us to register as an international nonprofit! https://t.co/l7ySeW4LfD
Where are the parents at?! Whether you're a biological or surrogate parent, setting examples of truth and action is how we make this world a better place. 💫 Do you agree? Share a childhood memory where you learned a lesson of TRUTH and ACTION with us below:
🇳🇮 Poniendo Nicaragua en alto! We are so in love with this beautiful award-winning short film by Queer Nicaraguan-American writer and director Edwin Alexis Gomez. Go check it out at https://t.co/5wrQi0mlLw 💙
The color of our skin and ethnic identity shapes our experiences in this world. Nicaraguans, we MUST be in solidarity with our Black and Indigenous siblings! Are you denouncing colorism and racism in your home, or perpetuating it?
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Garifuna culture honors African ancestral ceremonies with music, dance, language, techniques, traditional sculpture, gastronomy, natural medicine and mythologies, and in Nicaragua, the National Legislative Assembly declared November 19 as Garifuna cultural heritage day.
"The embattled indigenous peoples of Latin America are by far the best guardians of the regions’ forests, according to a UN report, with deforestation rates up to 50% lower in their territories than elsewhere."
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🗣 URGENT: The anti-protest bill, HB1, will be heard in the Senate Appropriations Committee this Friday and Saturday! Let’s continue to make our voices heard to protect free speech and assembly in Florida.
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Can you help us reach our $5,000 goal to register The Indigenous Miskitu Circle Corp as an international non-profit? We are a little over $100 away from reaching our first $1,000, but we need YOUR help to get there. https://t.co/l7ySeW4LfD
In Nicaragua, more than 80% of the population follow Christian demoninations. During holy week, the people come together for epic celebrations honoring the life and death of Christ. Happy Easter Nicaragua, Christ resurrected!!
As women's history month comes to a close, let's remember to always care for the needs of Native Womxn and girls. Visit https://t.co/eqABVbLjEl to support our efforts! Art by @emilykewageshig
Protecting Bosawas is not just about the environment, it's about shouting the HUMANITY of indigenous peoples and their right as stewards of the land. Support our work by donating to our kickoff fund today! https://t.co/l7ySeW4LfD
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Like many of the murders of indigenous people, the death of four community leaders in Bosawas last month are often directly linked to attempts by paramilitary groups to take over nature reserves to “take advantage of the land and fauna,”.
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