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UPDATE: Woman charged with homicide of Mika Westwolf 

Popular Information • 19890 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
📰 News Indigenous
  1. A woman has been charged with the homicide of Mika Westwolf after initially facing lesser charges
  2. Investigation into Mika Westwolf's death gained national attention after being under-resourced and misfocused initially
  3. Mika Westwolf's mother engaged in a campaign raising awareness about her daughter's case and other missing and murdered Indigenous women

This Week in Canada: Carney Makes the Center Look Cool Again

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 357 implied HN points • 16 Dec 25
📰 News Indigenous
  1. Recent court rulings have created real uncertainty about property rights, as decisions recognize Indigenous title that can override traditional fee simple ownership.
  2. Mark Carney is making the political center look attractive again, pulling attention back to moderate, big-tent politics instead of the extremes.
  3. Canadian political culture now mixes symbolic gestures and personality-driven politics — from liquor-store patriotism to politicians who lean into festive, media-friendly moments.

Turn On, Tune In, Drop In: Psychedelic Conflict Resolution and The Origins of Life

The Bigger Picture • 599 implied HN points • 08 May 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Indigenous
  1. Psychedelics have the potential to transform how we think by changing our underlying processes of perception and enhancing cognitive flexibility and creativity.
  2. Perspectivism, embraced by many indigenous cultures using psychedelics, emphasizes becoming the subject to truly understand the object, highlighting the importance of multiple ways of knowing.
  3. Psychedelics can impact conflict resolution by amplifying existing politics and emotions, offering unique perspectives and experiences that can bring about unity and change, even across political divides.

Chamula Power; Mexico's Indigenous Cartel

CrashOut by Ioan Grillo • 569 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Indigenous
  1. The Chamula Cartel, formed by indigenous people in Mexico, wields considerable power in Chiapas, involving in activities like drug trade, human smuggling, and controlling informal commerce.
  2. The Chamulans have a history of resistance and rebellion, and while some have been displaced, others within the community have formed a cartel, uniting to gain power through organized crime.
  3. The involvement of the Chamula Cartel in various criminal activities, including drug trade and human smuggling, has led to increased violence and controversial practices like the production of indigenous women and underage girl pornography.
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A straight-talking chinwag with Di from Mana Wāhine Kōrero is always a pleasure :-)

A B’Old Woman • 319 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Indigenous
  1. Di from Mana Wāhine Kōrero speaks openly about the impact of gender ideology on children. It's important to address how this can affect young people's understanding of themselves.
  2. The conversation touches on the importance of language, especially te reo Māori and women's language. Losing these languages can feel painful and impacts cultural identity.
  3. There was a discussion about an older Māori woman facing backlash for her t-shirt that stated 'Men are not women, even if you squint.' This highlights ongoing tensions around gender identity and expression.

Guatemala blocks leftist Indigenous leader from presidential race, in 'electoral coup'

Geopolitical Economy Report • 398 implied HN points • 06 Feb 23
🌍 World Politics Indigenous
  1. Guatemala's right-wing government banned Indigenous leader Thelma Cabrera and her leftist Movement for the Liberation of the Peoples (MLP) party from participating in the presidential election, leading to international condemnation as an 'electoral coup.'
  2. The MLP, led by Thelma Cabrera, aims to represent Indigenous communities and fight against poverty, neoliberalism, and for the establishment of a plurinational state, gaining significant popularity in Guatemala.
  3. The ban on leftists like Thelma Cabrera and Jordán Rodas by the Guatemalan electoral authority contrasts with the acceptance of candidates with questionable backgrounds, leading to protests, accusations of authoritarianism, and a battle between the oligarchy and the people.

The Pluriverse of Regeneration—1

Pluriversal Planet • 19 implied HN points • 21 Jun 23
📖 Philosophy Indigenous
  1. Regeneration is about any life-affirming thought, word, deed, or relationship.
  2. Regeneration is a diverse, pluriversal movement with roots in indigenous cultures and social justice movements.
  3. Regeneration encompasses ideals like interconnectedness, compassion, and working towards a life-affirming civilization.

Cultivating A New Worldview For A Better World

Creative Destruction • 68 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Indigenous
  1. Cultivating a new worldview involves reconnecting with nature and embracing a more holistic way of living.
  2. Inner rewilding and re-humanization are essential for rehabilitating humanity and breaking free from destructive living patterns.
  3. Exploring ideas like traditional ecological knowledge and animism in investing can offer valuable insights for nurturing a new worldview rooted in interconnectedness.

Rabbit Holes #61 🎄

Creative Destruction • 5 implied HN points • 20 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Indigenous
  1. The story of Santa Claus may have origins in rituals of the Sami people, including psychedelic mushrooms and shamanic healings.
  2. Rituals are powerful tools to regain agency in a world that feels out of control and can shape our lives and communities.
  3. Shift the focus from achieving goals to a culture of learning, as it offers long-lasting emotional and psychological benefits.