Tag: Indigenous

Tradition, at least the way it is commonly referred to in our culture, functions as often as an anchor as it does a source of comfort or inspiration. I was reminded of this recently as I was finishing preparations for my master’s thesis oral defense. The importance and influence of Indigenous ...

If you have visited your local public museum lately, or had the opportunity to visit major museums such as The American Museum of Natural History in New York or the Field Museum of Chicago, you may have noticed some Native American exhibits covered or showcases empty. This is because a federal la...

Tribes across the Americas share rich histories of encounters with the supernatural. Dr Ardy Sixkiller Clarke, a Native American researcher from Montana State University, has collected thousands of native experiences with star people and many other supernatural entities. Dr Sixkiller Clarke&rsquo...

‘Mound-building’ began as much as 5,500 years ago in North America. And many of these so-called mounds, are deserving of a more iconic term to accurately describe their purpose. Indigenous pyramids have been called mounds for centuries. But it’s hardly accurate. While the...

For generations, Indigenous Central American populations have resisted the effects of colonization, enduring displacement, and some of the vilest human rights violations. The very descendants of Indigenous- and mestizo- groups, Latinos, who unironically tout their Indigenous background have neverthe...

Welcome to the second part of my meditation on Indigenous poetry. Remember from last week that August marks the Sealey Challenge! This year, I decided to forego the actual challenge — to read one book of poetry and one chapbook per day — and instead focus on one edited collection of poet...

The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed on 9 August each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population. This event also recognizes the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such...

1.1 Who are Indigenous Peoples? Indigenous Peoples in Canada refer to the original inhabitants of the land, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. Each group has distinct languages, traditions, and belief systems, contributing to the nation’s cultural mosaic. 1.2 T...