Center for World Indigenous Studies

This traditional Salish saying reflects the core value of generosity, a fundamental principle that guides and sustains Indigenous communities. As Giving Tuesday approaches, we invite you to make a meaningful impact by supporting our work at CWIS by making a tax-deductible donation here: https://lnkd.in/gza7bPij Your generous contribution will help us continue vital programs, including: - Technical Support for Indigenous Communities: Empowering Indigenous peoples to harness organizing, legal, and political resources for self-determination to protect lands from resource extraction and “land grabbing.” - Advancing Traditional Medicine: Protecting and promoting Indigenous medicinal plant knowledge through research, education, and hands-on training. - Pro Bono Indigenous Health Care: Offering traditional Indigenous health care at no cost to those in need, ensuring that ancestral healing practices thrive in today’s world. - Educational Programs: Supporting the next generation of Indigenous leaders by providing culturally grounded education and training. - Fourth World Journal: Publishing our peer-reviewed journal (for over 40 years) that features Indigenous voices, knowledge, and stories—ensuring that these vital perspectives reach a global audience. Your support will enable us to continue these critical initiatives, ensuring that Indigenous knowledge is preserved and shared for future generations. Join us in strengthening Indigenous communities by making a tax-deductible donation today. Your generosity will make a real difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples around the world.

What to know about the Treaty Principles Bill in New Zealand On November 14th, a group of Māori Indigenous legislators disrupted parliament by staging a Haka—a ceremonial dance—in protest of the bill. The bill would reinterpret the colonial-era Treaty of Waitangi, which is the primary legal mechanism for enforcing Māori rights. Nearly 42,000 protesters lead a nine-day hikoi, or peaceful march in opposition to the legislation. Source: Al Jazeera “Why are New Zealand’s Maori protesting over colonial-era treaty bill?” #TreatyPrinciplesBill #NewZealand #MaoriRights #IndigenousRights #NZPolitics #HakaProtest #NZ #Aotearoa #IndigenousPeoples

For years, Adivasi communities in Nagarahole National Park, Karnataka, have been resisting displacement at the hands of India’s National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). Supported by nongovernmental climate organizations and coffee estate owners, Adivasi populations have faced numerous human rights violations in the name of conservation. Nagarahole was one of the first areas to be affected by Project Tiger, a piece of 1973 legislation that created protected reserves across India in the name of species protection. Despite a long history of peaceful co-dwelling between Adivasi peoples and protected species in the area, the Indian government aims to purge all human presence from the reservations. Read More on the Wire: Pranab Doley. “‘Whose Forest?’: Why Indigenous People from Tiger Reserves Across India Gathered at Nagarahole.” And Survival International: “India’s Indigenous Peoples Rise Up Against Evictions From Tiger Reserves.” #IndigenousRights #HumanRights #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #ProjectTiger #ProtectIndigenousLands

Giving Tuesday is just around the corner—but why wait? Today, you can support our work in protecting Indigenous rights and resources, making an immediate and lasting impact on Indigenous communities worldwide. At CWIS, we have been dedicated to promoting Indigenous knowledge and health through empowering and transformative programs for nearly 50 years! Donate Now for Giving Tuesday: https://lnkd.in/gza7bPij Your support will help us continue initiatives like: - Technical and Legal Support for Indigenous Communities - Advancing Traditional Medicine, on the ground - Pro Bono Indigenous Health Care - Culturally Grounded Education for Future Leaders - The Fourth World Journal – Amplifying Indigenous voices through our peer-reviewed publication. By making a tax-deductible donation today, you’ll directly support these critical efforts to preserve and strengthen Indigenous communities. Every contribution makes a difference. Thank you for your support and solidarity!

Read the paper, originally published in 1992, in the George Manual Library: https://lnkd.in/e9rxdp9u #FarRight #Extremism #AntiIndianMovement #TribalRights #IndigenousResistance #StandWithIndigenousPeoples

Are you interested in learning more about environmental (in)justice and how it affects our communities? Are you familiar with the ongoing fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline led by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe? Enroll in our course "Environmental Justice in Indian Country: Understanding What Environmental Justice is and How it Functions in Indian Country" here: https://lnkd.in/eYZV97hZ Learn from our colleague Dina Gilio-Whitaker (M.A., American Studies) about Indigenous sovereignty, environmental colonization, and methods of resistance. This course is intended to prepare students to engage in issues of Indigenous environmental justice, and contribute to tribal policy discussions in meaningful ways. #indigenousenvironmentaljustice #dakotaaccesspipeline #standingrock #tribalpolicy #NODAPL #takeaction #makeadifference #socialjustice #environmentaljustice #indigenousrights #indigenouspeoples #climatejustice

We are thrilled to announce that the theme for our January/June 2026 Fourth World Journal will be “Women’s Traditional Medicine, Indigenous Knowledge, and Wisdom Ways: Bridging Theory, Clinical Practice, and Women’s Community Knowledge.” This issue explores global perspectives, highlighting Indigenous knowledge systems’ theoretical and practical applications. It examines the intersection of Indigenous medicine, women’s health, feminist perspectives, and food sovereignty, focusing on Indigenous arts and sciences, collaborative research, and Indigenous knowledge frameworks. We invite scholars from a variety of disciplines to submit works, which may range from empirical studies to creative projects. We look forward to receiving your work by October 1, 2025, and April 1, 2026! Check out our Call for Papers and submission requirements: https://lnkd.in/euvFHz6f #womenshealth #indigenousknowledge #indigenouswomen #indigenoushealth #womensmedicine #traditionalmedicine #indigenousculture #indigenousscience #feministtheory #foodsovereignty #shareyourexpertise #submityourwork #joinourcommunity #globalperspectives

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#NODAPL update: On October 14th, the Water Protectors Legal Collective filed a response to Energy Transfer’s latest motion, which alleged that the documents reporting 1.4 million gallons of toxic fluid reaching Lake Oahe were only available because of a “technological glitch.” As Natali Segovia, Executive Director and Senior Attorney of WPLC, states, “Now ET is worried because their poor environmental record is on blast and their hem is showing. This new smokescreen is an attempt to distract from the underlying merits of the case and the ongoing concerns about DAPL environmental safety.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/e2Tj8UkV Image: Peg Hunter/Flickr #WaterIsLife #ProtectOurWater #EnvironmentalJustice #CorporateAccountability #StandWithWaterProtectors #DemandTransparency

On Friday, President Joe Biden apologized to the survivors and families affected by the United States federal boarding schools. This system inflicted immense suffering upon Indigenous communities, and acknowledgment alone does not equate to accountability. Dispossession and colonial violence are not merely historical issues; they are ongoing processes that require actionable change. Thus, we echo the NDN collective’s calls for concrete steps toward justice for Indigenous peoples and encourage others to sign and share their petition: https://lnkd.in/eShDHYew