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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.

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Rebecca Nagle Publishes "By the Fire We Carry", an In-Depth Exploration of Tribal Sovereignty

Rebecca Nagle's new book, By the Fire We Carry, explores the ongoing struggle for tribal sovereignty in Oklahoma, culminating in the landmark McGirt v. Oklahoma Supreme Court decision.

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Yurok Tribe Restores Land After Historic Dam Removal

After decades of fighting for their removal, the Klamath River is finally free of four huge dams that were damaging the ecosystem of the river. 

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INAS Director LeAnne Howe to receive Lifetime Achievement Award from the Oklahoma Center for the Book

The Oklahoma Department of Libraries and the Friends of the Oklahoma Center for the Book Board of Directors has selected UGA faculty member, and current Director o