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Congratulations Amasha Samaraweera, in 8th grade, for her documentary: The Quapaw Nation: "Lead"ing the Debate Over Environmental Diplomacy. Winner of the Native American History Prize at the 2022 National competition!
Watch it here: https://t.co/R6fuAxsjdT

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The US Supreme Court decision in the Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta case reverses legal precedent and is a warning that the current court will move to undermine tribal sovereignty across the country, writes Dr. Rudolph Rÿser in his latest dispatch.

https://t.co/FC7KxHTM8U

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We love making watermelon gazpacho with 12 fruits and vegetables. Join us in health and the health of our mother earth. @eat_the_change #incrEDIBLEPLANET #incrEDIBLEplanetchallenge

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We have launched our video (English/Spanish) about our project, medical massage for the underserved, funded by the @TheMTFoundation , The Center for Traditional Medicine and Center for World Indigenous Studies. Watch it here. https://t.co/3WoLKtydo7

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Many of our colleagues are concerned for indigenous peoples caught up in Putin’s war. But there is growing evidence of Tartar, Tajik, Komi, and other indigenous peoples having their young men forced into service in the Russian military. Read our blog https://t.co/tz0VK1OnyA

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The current issue of the Fourth World Journal published is now available. This SPECIAL ISSUE is focused on Extractive Industries and Indigenous Peoples. You may read the introduction here https://t.co/5jyZKgrE9Y

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CWIS Faculty Joyce Frey is featured speaker at the Alumni Speaker Series: Indigenous Methodologies and Methods, Jan 19, 12:00-1:30 pm PT/2-3:30 pm CT. Register https://t.co/AP2anYGxqQ This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 1.5 CE credits for psychologists.

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Make an impact this Giving Tuesday by donating to an organization that supports human rights, environmental stewardship, food security, and climate action - support the Center for World Indigenous Studies #GIVINGTUESDAY2021 #FallGivingChallenge #Indigenous https://t.co/W0BCKCy9fP

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Want to join me in supporting a good cause? This #GivingTuesday I'm raising money for Center for World Indigenous Studies and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps. https://t.co/rstZz3fM7n

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On October 25th Rudolph C. Rÿser accepted on behalf of CWIS the Proclamation celebrating the original peoples of this land issued in recognition of Native American Heritage Month in Kenmore, Washington https://t.co/MS6UQArVwi

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Amelia (SkWumqnálqs) Marchand assumes the role of executive director of CWIS post. https://t.co/E7lJ6kgtNX

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Urgent Action! Shaman Aleksandr Gabyshev has been sent to confinement in a psychiatric hospital. He has long-faced persecution for publicly criticizing President Vladimir Putin. Write an appeal in your own words or use this model letter https://t.co/ZrACdxxVz8

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The land of the Afghans (Pashtun) remains, despite colonizing efforts by states. The failure to recognize indigenous peoples and their territories will continue to result in disaster. This is a lesson that should be learned. Read more here: https://t.co/6qZIJDyjtg

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The Fourth World Journal is written for and by peoples from #native nations, it gathers research and informative articles on current, relevant matters about #Indigenous Peoples. This summer, we are presenting our latest publication, Volume 21, Number 1. https://t.co/x2qPy5pDyg

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Chapter 2 of Biodiversity Wars by Dr. Rÿser, is now available!

This book explores the efforts and successes of Indigenous Peoples to maintain biodiversity in the face of rampant destruction of modern states and corporations.

Get the PDF: https://t.co/ha7AgH98q3

#Biodiversity

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The Congress of Nations and States (CNS) issued a statement urging the parties to “right the wrongs” and establish a mechanism for the Governments of First Nations and the Government of Canada to engage as political equals.
More: https://t.co/ZF08UTQ1rG
#CanadaGenocide #CanadaDay

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📢Event Alert!

IPRI launches its 2020 report on criminalization of and impunity against #IndigenousPeoples on April 26.

Register now!
👉https://t.co/GnS6wpCUUw

More details 👉https://t.co/mTgdY6MGf0

#Indigenous #indigenousrights #IndigenousLivesMatter #WeAreIndigenous

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Explore the importance of plants as foods and medicine in the module 3 of our new #OnlineCourse “Native Roots, Greener Futures”

Check out this #FREE course in 2 languages!

English: https://t.co/NMXGS5MgfN
Spanish: https://t.co/NG8Cdo1Zst

#FreeCourse #TraditionalKnowledge

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