The hottest Indigenous issues Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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No, you are not on Indigenous land

Noahpinion • 106119 implied HN points • 30 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Indigenous issues
  1. Land ownership is complicated and often involves historical conquests, meaning most land has been taken and reclaimed many times throughout history.
  2. Assigning land ownership based on race or ethnic groups might create more conflict rather than solve past injustices. Instead, citizenship and belonging should be based on institutions, not ethnicity.
  3. Supporting Native American tribes today means respecting their modern institutions and allowing them autonomy in developing their land rather than just acknowledging past grievances.

Time for a "Land Acknowledgement"!

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 307 implied HN points • 04 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Indigenous issues
  1. Substack’s shift toward social-media discoverability encourages clickbait and outrage-driven posts that undermine careful, reasoned discussion, and Matt Yglesias’s “Turtle Island” note is a clear example.
  2. Land acknowledgements can and should be done well: they can be living, positive celebrations that strengthen Indigenous communities and help people honestly confront uncomfortable history with good intentions.
  3. The United States already honors Indigenous warriors in many ways—like naming military helicopters after tribes—which shows that remembering and admiring Indigenous history can coexist with patriotism and liberal democratic values.

The Internet Takes the Amazon

The Analog Family • 399 implied HN points • 05 Jun 24
đź•ą Technology Indigenous issues
  1. The introduction of the Internet in remote Amazon villages has both benefits, like staying in touch with family, and drawbacks, such as young people losing interest in traditional crafts and customs.
  2. Some tribe leaders are noticing that excessive screen time is hurting community interactions and daily life, prompting them to set limits on Internet usage.
  3. Reactions to this change highlight hypocrisy in our own technology use; while we express concern for Indigenous cultures, we often ignore the negative effects of screens in our own families.

Quiet During Working Hours is "Exclusionary and Unwelcoming" at McGill

Heterodox STEM • 220 implied HN points • 12 Jul 25
🚌 Education Indigenous issues
  1. Posting anonymous messages about noise in shared spaces can hurt people and create an unwelcoming environment. It's important to have open and respectful discussions instead.
  2. Everyone at McGill is encouraged to engage actively with their community. Face-to-face interactions and collaboration strengthen learning for everyone.
  3. It's essential to ensure that all members, especially marginalized groups, feel valued and safe. Actions that undermine inclusion can cause real harm and should be addressed.

Why I'm voting for the voice

De Pony Sum • 255 implied HN points • 17 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Indigenous issues
  1. Making an honest effort to persuade is important in advancing ideas.
  2. Indigenous people in Australia face significant challenges like lower income, shorter life expectancy, and overrepresentation in the prison population.
  3. Supporting The Voice referendum in Australia can help draw attention to indigenous issues and bring about progress.
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Marc Carney Is Just Another Whore, To Washington, Like Trudeau!

C.O.P. Central Organizing Principle. • 18 implied HN points • 28 May 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Indigenous issues
  1. Canadian sovereignty has been heavily compromised over the years, especially with agreements like NORAD. This has affected Canada's position in the world, especially in technology and military.
  2. There's a belief that political leaders in Canada are not truly representing their people but rather following U.S. interests. This has led to distrust and anger among Canadians towards their government.
  3. The ongoing influence of the U.S. on Canadian politics is seen as a threat to the rights of First Nations and the general population. Many feel that the political system is rigged and does not serve the country's best interests.

Palestine Freed Leonard Peltier! Not Biden!

C.O.P. Central Organizing Principle. • 24 implied HN points • 20 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Indigenous issues
  1. Gaza has impacted Biden's public image negatively, linking him to accusations of genocide. Many feel disappointed and angry about his actions.
  2. Leonard Peltier's unjust imprisonment is highlighted, with calls for his release. His story is a reminder of past injustices against Native Americans.
  3. January 20th is celebrated as Leonard Peltier Day, emphasizing the importance of recognizing his struggle and the broader fight for Native rights.