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- 1'Sweet Revenge' brings murder mystery to Native family's door●‘Sweet Revenge’ brings murder mystery to Native family’s door
Sahan Journal reports on 'Sweet Revenge', a murder mystery story centered on a Native American family, examining how a killing upended the family and the questions still surrounding the case. The piece highlights the wider issue of violence against Indigenous people and the difficulty families face in getting answers.
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Belgian outlet Sudinfo reports that a large-scale American artificial intelligence project is threatening a Philippine tribe, raising concerns about the impact of data-centre and AI infrastructure expansion on indigenous communities. The report has drawn attention to how the global AI boom can put local populations and their land at risk.
- 3Fungi Friday: German honey mushroom name puzzles English speakers●# FungiFriday 🤩 irgendwelche hallimasche :3 ich habe eben gelernt, dass 'hallimasch' oder 'hallimash' gar nicht in der e
A German-language nature post shared photos of Hallimasch, the honey fungus, for the hashtag FungiFriday, noting with surprise that the word 'Hallimasch' has no entry in the English Wikipedia. The author had assumed the term came from an indigenous American language, but discovered that English speakers simply call the mushroom 'honey fungus' or 'honey mushroom'.
- 4Cherokee Art Market celebrates Native artists from US and Canada●Cherokee Art Market celebrates Native artists from across the U.S. and Canada
The Cherokee Art Market is underway, bringing together Indigenous artists from across the United States and Canada. The event showcases traditional and contemporary Native American art, offering artists a major platform to exhibit and sell their work. Local coverage highlights the market's role in celebrating Native culture and supporting Indigenous creators.
- 5Italian American commentator argues against celebrating Columbus Day●I'm Italian American, but I Don't Celebrate Columbus Day. - Nick Gillespie
Nick Gillespie, an Italian American commentator, has made the case that he does not celebrate Columbus Day, arguing Italian Americans need not rally around the controversial explorer. The remarks tap into an ongoing debate over whether the holiday should honour Columbus or be replaced with Indigenous Peoples' Day, with some Italian Americans reassessing the tradition tied to their heritage.
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Mary Deleary has been appointed director of the Institute of American Indian Arts' Museum of Contemporary Native Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The museum is a leading institution dedicated to contemporary work by Native American and Indigenous artists, and Deleary's appointment is being noted in art-world coverage as significant leadership news for Indigenous arts institutions.
- 7Pow Wow On Parade attends UN General Assembly as Native Nations ambassadors●Pow Wow On Parade attend United Nations General Assembly as Ambassadors to the Native Nations
Pow Wow On Parade attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York, serving as ambassadors to the Native Nations. The group's presence at the international forum highlights Indigenous representation on a global diplomatic stage. The announcement was picked up by major US news outlets, drawing attention to Native American advocacy at the UN.