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Indigenous leaders and activists have called out polluting nations for sacrificing indigenous communities in the interest of corporate profits, postponing meaningful climate action. COP26 creates a regulated carbon trading market, a move supported by the wealthiest polluting nations.

The Dutch-Portuguese war of 1645 divided the Potiguara people in Brazil. Potiguara leaders corresponded across the battle lines, providing an indigenous perspective of colonialism. But the Potiguara's ancient Tupi language has remained an enigma until recent translations were completed.

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Sequoyah is a legendary Cherokee who created the Cherokee language syllabary. The new documentary Searching for Sequoyah - premiering on PBS stations across the US this month, traces his mysterious history.

Hastings College of Law was founded by Serranus Hastings. Hastings was also the mastermind behind systematic Native American massacres during and after the California Gold Rush. Native communities, school administrators, and alumni are at loggerheads about next steps.