30-Year Campaign by Colorado AIM and its allies finally advances to remove anti-Indian holiday from Colorado landscape. Continue reading
Colorado to Abolish Columbus Day
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Alcatraz Canoe Journey to honor 50th anniversary of Alcatraz Occupation
While canoes representing tribes from up and down the West Coast circle Alcatraz Island to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1969 occupation, tribal colors representing all indigenous nations will be posted on the beach at Aquatic Park in San Francisco. Continue reading
What is the American Indian Movement
Founded in 1968 in Minneapolis, MN to address the issue of police violence against Native Americans and other issues pertaining to Native peoples and lands, the American Indian Movement helped to address and raise awareness to the plight of Native peoples. Continue reading
Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Calls on President Obama to Grant Clemency for Leonard Peltier
The Chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe, Dave Archambault II, is calling on President Obama to grant executive clemency for Leonard Peltier. Continue reading
Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission issues 94 ‘calls to action’ to Advance Reconciliation with 1st Nations
On Tuesday, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada made public its final report on the history and legacy of Canada’s residential school system. The final report is a detailed account of what happened to 1st Nations children who were removed from their homes and placed into government boarding schools. Continue reading
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