October 2, 2020 — Dozens of events took place across the country today as part of “Stop Funding Tar Sands: Day of Solidarity with Frontline Communities,” an international day of demonstrations against the financing of tar sands pipelines that are harming Indigenous communities and the climate. Continue reading
Category Archives: Youth Leadership
Tulalip Tribal members get creative during coronavirus by Kim Kalliber
Well known around Tulalip for teaching Lushootseed, the traditional Coast Salish language, tribal member Michelle Myles is also recognized for her beautiful artwork. Some of her hand-crafted paddles have been hot ticket items at the Annual Tulalip Boys & Girls Club Auction, where she often donates them to benefit the younger generation. Continue reading
Native American Delegation Removed from US Embassy While Trying to Honor Missing and Murdered Womxn
Today, Dec 10th, the Indigenous Environmental Network organized over 75 Indigenous activists and their allies demonstrated in front of the US Embassy in Madrid, Spain to demand justice for missing and murdered Indigenous women, two-spirits and girls(MMIW). Continue reading
Green New Deal Oversight Board Formed to Guide Seattle’s 2030 Fossil Fuel Free Efforts
Seattle, WA – On September 16th 2019, the Seattle City council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance to create a Green New Deal Oversight board to guide the city’s effort to be greenhouse gas free by 2030. Continue reading
Native food sovereignty took center stage this summer for Cheyenne River Youth Program
This summer, the Cheyenne River Youth Project’s teen interns had valuable opportunities to learn more about native food sovereignty through the Native Youth Food Sovereignty Summit in Rapid City and a special visit from seed keeper Rowen White to the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation. Continue reading