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December 28, 2024

Letters from an American • 33 implied HN points • 29 Dec 24
💾 History U.S. History Indigenous Peoples Historical Events
  1. The Wounded Knee Massacre was a tragic event where many Lakota people were killed by soldiers after a tense situation escalated. It all started over a fight for a gun that symbolized survival for the Lakota.
  2. On the day before the massacre, the Lakota leader Sitanka urged his people to surrender for their safety. This moment was crucial and could have led to a peaceful resolution instead of violence.
  3. Reflection on history shows that while we can't change the past, we always have the power to shape a better future and learn from our mistakes.

The 'Lost Bushmen' of the Drakensberg: The Bantu, The San & The Mountain

Grey Goose Chronicles • 805 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
💾 History Social Dynamics Cultural Exchange Colonialism Indigenous Peoples
  1. The history of the Bushmen in the Drakensberg region is rich with tales of interaction between farmers and hunter-gatherers.
  2. The San peoples, though often seen as living relics of the stone age, have a complex and diverse genetic and cultural background.
  3. The 'Secret San' of the Drakensberg, a mix of various ethnic groups, have a unique legacy and identify as the descendants of hidden San peoples.

The Arctic is the next frontier in the new cold war

Geopolitical Economy Report • 378 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics Indigenous Peoples
  1. The Arctic is rapidly becoming a militarized zone of power politics in the new cold war, contested by major global powers like the US, Europe, Russia, and China.
  2. Climate change impacting the Arctic is altering global trade routes and has sparked geopolitical competition over navigation rights and resource exploitation.
  3. The rights and voices of Indigenous peoples in the Arctic, like the Inuit and Sami, are crucial in the political dynamics of the region, especially in light of growing tensions and resource interests.

[Spanish translation] El genocidio maorí de los moriori

Grey Goose Chronicles • 117 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
💾 History Genocide Colonization Indigenous Peoples Warfare Cultural impact
  1. The Maori-Moriori genocide was a result of the Maori access to muskets causing violence between the tribes.
  2. The Moriori were a peaceful culture on the Chatham Islands, while the Maori were known for their warrior lifestyle.
  3. The Maori invasion led to the near extinction of the Moriori people, including atrocities like enslavement and massacres.

McClellan in the PNW

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 119 implied HN points • 02 Sep 21
💾 History Military Exploration Biography Indigenous Peoples Civil War
  1. George B. McClellan was sent to the Pacific Northwest to survey for a railroad route and a military road, but he struggled with both tasks.
  2. His writings show he was quite critical of the landscapes and conditions, often describing them as bleak and unimpressive.
  3. Despite his challenges, McClellan's journey helped him leave a mark on the region, with places named after him and a few observations about the local Indigenous people.
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The Native New World

Logos and Liberty • 0 implied HN points • 23 Nov 23
💾 History Indigenous Peoples Colonization
  1. The concept of the Native New World contrasts the typical European perspective of colonization, showing a distinct and vibrant indigenous world that emerged in response to Euro-American expansion.
  2. The Anishinaabeg, part of the Algonquian-speaking Native peoples of the northeastern woodlands, were central to this Native New World, facing pressures from European settlements and forming alliances with the French in the fur trade.
  3. The complex interactions and alliances between Native groups, European powers, and traders in North America shaped the region's history, presenting a rich tapestry of relationships and power struggles.