indigenous News

The Center for Sacred Studies announces the 10th gathering of the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers to be held at UNIPAZ (University of Peace) in Brasilia, Brazil from October 21 to October 24, 2011. Gathering Dedicated to the Water

CACE is sponsoring the Spirit of the Amazon fundraiser on May 21 at 121 Tait Rd. near State College, PA. Event will feature South American foods, Amazon handicrafts, video chat with native artisans in Peru, and live music with Tr-HANDS-formation.

Controversial doc will screen at Regent Showcase Theatre

New Materials research report from Business Monitor International is now available from Fast Market Research

The 13 Grandmothers gather from the four directions May 18 - May 21, 2011 at the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage. The host of this 9th Council gathering is Yup'ik Grandmother Rita PItka Blumenstein.

Recently published research from Business Monitor International, "Zimbabwe Mining Report Q1 2011", is now available at Fast Market Research

Orange County based Ecoutrement.com, a fashion driven ECO accessories e-boutique, brings organic, fair trade fashion to the masses with the addition of Indigenous to their Fall 2010 assortment.

This extraordinary alliance of indigenous female elders from all over the world will be making an historic trip to Japan. Stewardship of the Earth, appeals for peace and establishing relations with Japan’s Indigenous are at the top of their agenda.

September 20, 2010 –New York, NY. Nominations for the 12th Annual Native American Music Awards announced today by The Native American Music Association & Awards, reflecting the combined votes of NAMA Advisory Board Membership Nominating Committee.

Furniture designer Ilovani is showcasing their unique furniture and accessory range at Decorex. Their products are featured in the exclusive South African Hand Made Collection, a brilliant initiative driven by the Department of Trade and Industry.

Golden Gate Park, August 21, 11 am - 6 pm Free

Fast Market Research recommends "Zimbabwe Mining Report Q3 2010" from Business Monitor International, now available

United Native Radio launches May 20th at 7:00pm est. on the Tenacity Radio Network. This show incorporates news, music, guests and titillating talk from your hosts Raven Duclos and Jo-Ann Belanger.

Leading international design studio Urban Art Projects (UAP), with Australian indigenous artist Brook Andrew, has created a dramatic new interactive artwork for the 17th Biennale of Sydney, which opened on 12 May 2010.

NAE Network offers viewers a look into the incredibly diverse worlds of many North American cultures through documentaries, news magazines, dramas and cultural specials.

Despite the sagging economy and most cutting back on charitable giving this past holiday season, the Indigenous Education Foundation of Tanzania (IEFT),

Roots and Wings International receives advertising grant of $120,000 per year from Google.

On November 5, Director Richard Linklater and Elizabeth Avellán will co-host a fundraiser for the Austin-based nonprofit Rainforest Partnership, featuring the screening of a new short film by Michel O. Scott.

"Yai Wanonabalewa: The Enemy God" played tonight to a sold out house at the Starz FilmCenter in Denver. This true story of an indigenous group's struggle for survival is a must-see for indie film lovers.

There are just a few days left before we enter the lives and hearts of the people of the rainforest in a feature-length dramatic film, "Yai Wanonabälewä: The Enemy God", at the Starz FilmCenter in Denver.

Enter the lives and hearts of the people of the rainforest in a feature-length dramatic film, Yai Wanonabälewä: The Enemy God, at the Starz FilmCenter in Denver.

Author, storyteller and teacher Martín Prechtel presents a talk on Friday, September 4 at 7:00 pm at St. Mary Magdalene Church, 3123 NE 24th Avenue in Portland. The cost is $5 to $25 on a sliding scale, payable at the door.

The following is my response to the press release by SIDI CHARIF of the WFWO (world for world organization)

Jolkona Foundation and Roots & Wings International form nonprofit partnership to benefit impoverished youth in rural Guatemala.

Treeshop, a South-African boutique nursery reveals its secrets about its South-African trees.

Yraceburu EarthWisdom's Sisters of Honua Project will sponsor a Gathering of Seers Mystery School Retreat for learning, celebration, and sharing within a supportive community. It will begin with October 10th and will end at 1 pm Sunday, October 18th.

Unlike the genetically modified "wild rice" grown in paddies, truly authentic wild rice delivers a deep, rich flavor cherished by chefs and devoted foodies. It was served for New Year’s Eve Dinner at Alice Waters’ famed Chez Panisse in 2009.

The Fourth World -The Intelligent Aboriginal News Service has partnered with progressive bloggers to form the Aboriginal News Group, an International association representing Indigenist blog-journalists covering Indigenous/First Nations news.

Mapuche means “people of the land”. They constitute the third largest indigenous group of people in South America but relentless exploitation of their territory has left them landless; and with no land, there is no Mapuche.

Volunteer Abroad in Costa Rica Limon: Ideally situated between the Caribbean Ocean to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west, Costa Rica boosts various geography and climate zones from the pleasant interior to the tropical coast lines.

Volunteer Abroad in Costa Rica: In 1502, on his fourth and last voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus made the first European landfall in the area. Settlement of Costa Rica began in 1522.

Maria Bobadilla, known as Machi Maria, a renowned teacher, recognized physiotherapist and an accomplished practitioner of Qi Gong, Vipassana, and Reiki will speak at the Center for Spiritual Living in Westlake Village on Sunday, August 24th.

Introduction to Celebrating Turtle Island Womyn & Girls Healing Retreat Shares the Ancient Secrets of Life, Time, the Self and Power of Being Womyn - October 22-26, 2008

Rebirthing Humanity ceremony and celebration, October 4th and 5th, 10am to 5pm in Encinitas.

The fundamental objectives of an ERP do not change. What changes is the legalized, statutory and regulatory requirement

Mounting evidence of global warming has led experts to warn of likely adverse health effects to many rural Australians.

Many visitors will forgo climbing Uluru if given advanced and accurate information about its Aboriginal owner’s perspective.

Urban space is being colonized and gentrified by invisible forces such as urbanism and white domination according to a new Wiley-Blackwell publication –“Cities of Whiteness”.

We cannot understand the process of colonization in Australia – not unless we are able to appreciate the connections maintained between the British colonizers in Australia and the other British colonizers elsewhere.