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Cherokee Nation Steps to Aid Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in Aftermath of Hurricane Helene

After Hurricane Helene ravaged parts of the southeastern U.S., the Cherokee Nation has stepped up to assist recovery efforts for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in North Carolina.


Navajo Language and Culture Course for Spring 2025

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UNC Pembroke Department of American Indian Studies in Search of Presentation Proposals

The Department of American Indian Studies (AIS) at UNC Pembroke is inviting proposals for presentations and applications for student travel grants for the 20th annual Southeast Native Studies Conference (SNSC), to be held March 20-21, 2025.  
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How Scientists Debunked One of Conservation’s Most Influential Statistics

For decades, people have wrongfully believed that 80% of the world’s remaining biodiversity is protected by Indigenous peoples. This statement claims that Indigenous communities play “essential roles" in conserving biodiversity, however the 80% claim is simply wrong.

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‘A beacon of hope’: Indigenous People Reunited With Sacred Cloak in Brazil

The Tupinambá de Olivença people have been reunited with a sacred feathered cloak that was taken from Brazil at least 335 years ago.