Activism & Advocacy

Last changed on Tue, 09/12/2023 - 17:59

This category includes any content that demonstrates, describes, or educates users on past, present, and future activism efforts that lead to indigenous people's sovereignty. Some content might also highlight indigenous people's activism in intersectional matters, such as advocating for affordable housing, women's rights, safety, and the environment. 

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General Public, Onondaga Nation
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Activism & Advocacy
Summary
Oren Lyons expresses his attitude toward the environmental crisis we are facing, as well as the implications of capitalism.
Community
General Public, Yurok Tribe
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Activism & Advocacy, Sovereignty/Governance
Summary
Yurok Tribal Member, Frankie Myers, shares more about the process of the Klamath Dam Removal Project.
Community
General Public, Yurok Tribe
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Activism & Advocacy, Ways of Life
Summary
Frankie Myers talks about his experience growing up along the Klamath River and how he grew to understand about the consequences of the Dams and the impact of Dam removal.
Community
General Public, Yurok Tribe
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Activism & Advocacy
Summary
Annelia Hillman describes the experience that motivated her to stand up for her community.
Community
General Public, Yurok Tribe
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Activism & Advocacy, Art & Expression
Summary
Annelia Hillman reflects on the role her art plays in her activism, weaving together creativity and advocacy to inspire change.
Community
General Public, Nisqually, Educators
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Activism & Advocacy, Sovereignty/Governance
Summary
Part two in a three part series follows the unveiling of the Billy Frank Jr. statue design in Olympia Washington. Nisqually Tribal leaders and State legislatures gather to celebrate the legacy of Billy Frank Jr.
Community
General Public
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Activism & Advocacy, Ways of Life
Summary
Jaiyah Saelua is the first openly trans athlete to compete in a FIFA sanctioned qualifier.
Community
General Public
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Activism & Advocacy, Native Sciences & Technology
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In this episode we talk with Alexander Harris of RE Sources. Alexander is a conservationist who has worked on various policy issues ranging from public forest management and wildfire mitigation to ecological forest management and climate mitigation.
Community
General Public
Category
Activism & Advocacy
Summary
Darrell Gray and James van der Voort from the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) share the challenges and successes that the organization has had in their conservation efforts against Climate Change.
Community
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, General Public, Salmon People
Category
Activism & Advocacy, Cultural Roles
Summary
Chairwoman of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, Francis Charles, talks about the first Salmon returning post dam removal and the role that Indigenous Women played in making it happen.