Crushing Colonialism

The last members of the Muinane, an Indigenous community of the Amazon, were captured for The Magazine in this photo essay by Murui Muina Indigenous filmmaker and photographer Ryan Cortés. Their likely disappearance, a devastating consequence of colonization, would mean the loss of another Native language and an entire culture. Witness their journey, honor their resilience, and share their story so they are not forgotten. View Ryan’s entire piece here: https://lnkd.in/grqBxZ3Q Subscribe to The Magazine: https://lnkd.in/grikhTsF Or kindly donate on our website: https://lnkd.in/gvkX8vdZ #Indigenouslanguages #CrushingColonialism #Amazonia #Colombia #AbyaYala #TheMagazine #ReadNow #fundraiser #nonprofitfundraising #indigenous #indigenouspeople #donations IMAGE DESCRIPTIONS: Slide 1: Against a white background, the text reads: "The Magazine | Decolonized Beatz | The Muinane, In the Heart of the Jungle | By Ryan Cortés. Slide 2: A photo of an old Catholic church in the Colombian Amazon community. Below reads: “The evangelization of the Indigenous communities of the Colombian Amazon was one of the main reasons for the compulsory learning of Spanish and the prohibition of native languages.” Slide 3: A photo of three children sitting on the shoreline looking at a smartphone: “The use of technology in the Indigenous communities of the Colombian Amazon brought new challenges...learning priorities have changed, and the native language is barely one of them.” Slide 4: A QR code followed by a text that reads: “Donate to support our mission. https://lnkd.in/g7aPSzCK

? There’s no celebrating “Thanksgiving” without celebrating genocide. So, join the ThanksTaking! As non-Indigenous people gather together to celebrate this holiday across the so-called “United States”, they are celebrating a lie as Native Americans grieve their stolen land. It is the perpetual ignorance that fuels this holiday and silences the stories of Indigenous people who have suffered through centuries of violence and forced assimilation. This November, skip the celebrating and join the fight–stand in solidarity with our merch featuring original designs by Indigenous artists on clothing, bags, mugs, and more! Shop on our website: https://lnkd.in/g4uzz-6p Kindly donate: https://lnkd.in/gvkX8vdZ #ThanksTaking #IndigenousArtists #ShopNative #nonprofitorganization #indigenous #nativeamerican #crushcolonialsm #fundraiser #genocide #NativeHeritageMonth #Thanksgiving IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Slide 1: Against a photo of small pumpkins, maple leaves, and pinecones is text that reads: “Skip the celebrating, join the fight to Crush Colonialism | And use our merch for ThanksTaking!” with the Crushing Colonialism logo at the bottom. Slide 2: Text reads: “From t-shirts and hoodies to mugs and totes–stand in solidarity with our merch!” below are products from the shop. Slide 3: More products from the shop. Slide 4: Text reads: “Shop today at https://lnkd.in/gvVzzfZY Slide 5: “A QR code followed by a text that reads: “Donate to support our mission. https://lnkd.in/g7aPSzCK

#BreakingNews - On November 21, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 9495, the “Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act.” This controversial bill would grant the Secretary of the Treasury sweeping powers to revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofits based solely on a subjective determination that they are “terrorist-supporting” organizations. “This is yet another attempt to chill free speech, freedom of the press, as well as to further quiet, oppress, and marginalize communities that are already minoritized”, said Jen Deerinwater, Founding Executive Director of Crushing Colonialism. #Nonprofits #FreedomOfSpeech

Otro poema de estilo único que describe las realidades de la asimilación forzada y su papel en la desaparición de las lenguas Indígenas es el artículo de La Revista destacado esta semana. En “Abuela”, Shana Baumgartner de la tribu Oglala Sioux y descendiente de una sobreviviente de un internado fuera de la reserva, comparte con los lectores una historia sobre la experiencia de su abuela, que fue expulsada de su hogar cuando era ni?a y perdió para siempre las conexiones con su tierra, sus antepasados y su lengua Lakota. Para leer el poema de Shana: https://lnkd.in/eWGdWppz Suscríbete a La Revista: https://lnkd.in/euV9KZbX Realiza una donación: https://lnkd.in/gvkX8vdZ #LenguasIndígenas #Lakota #Sioux #Indígenas #PueblosIndigenas #Donaciones #Poesía DESCRIPCIóN DE LAS IMáGENES: 1: Sobre un fondo blanco, dice: “La Revista | Ritmos Descolonizados | Abuela | Un poema sobre una sobreviviente de un internado "Indígena" fuera de la reserva | Por Shana Baumgarten” con el logo de Crushing Colonialism en la parte inferior. 2: Una fotografía en sepia de unos tipis y en el fondo uno de los internados para Indígenas, debajo un extracto del poema. 3: Un código QR seguido de un texto que dice: “Dona hoy a Crushing Colonialism https://lnkd.in/g7aPSzCK

?? Inaccurate polling, misleading headlines, and misrepresentation of Indigenous voices—once again, the mainstream media fails to tell the full story. An exit poll from Edison Research, which has circulated widely in news outlets like NBC, claims that 65% of Native Americans voted for Donald Trump. ?But here's the truth: not only was the sample of Native voters too small (229 respondents), but the polling was not conducted on any tribal land, and there’s no way to verify the Native identity of those surveyed. This is yet another example of how irresponsible mainstream media can be when reporting on Indigenous communities, and the need for journalism that truly depicts Natives. ??? As an organization committed to press freedom and ethical journalism, Crushing Colonialism welcomes donations to ensure that Native voices are represented fairly, that Indigenous communities have access to trustworthy journalism, and that we can continue to challenge misinformation with truth and integrity. ?? Donate today: https://lnkd.in/gvkX8vdZ #IndigenousVoicesMatter #MediaEthics #PressFreedom #IndigenousJournalism #ProtectPressFreedom #TruthInMedia #USElections2024 #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #Misinformation IMAGE DESCRIPTIONS: Slide 1: Against a photo of an American flag, the text reads: "Global Indigenous News | Misleading U.S. Election Polls Misrepresent Indigenous Voices" Below is the Crushing Colonialism logo. Slides 2-4: Details regarding the misleading exit poll claims and Native voter engagement mentioned in the caption. Slide 5: A QR code followed by a text that reads: "Donate to support our mission. https://lnkd.in/gvkX8vdZ"

?? Support Indigenous storytelling by subscribing to The Magazine now for only USD $10/year. That's four issues of powerful Indigenous storytelling, art, and insights that you'll be able to lock in before our annual subscription price increases to USD $20 starting January 2025. ? PLUS, as a bonus, new subscribers receive an exclusive sticker and postcard pack designed by Indigenous creators from around the world—our way of saying thank you for joining us on this journey! ?? Offer ends December 31st, subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/grikhTsF #SubscribeNow #IndigenousStorytelling #IndigenousPeoples #Indigenous #Indigiqueer #CrushingColonialism #TheMagazine IMAGE DESCRIPTIONS: Slide 1: "The Magazine | Subscribe now for only USD $10/year | + FREE sticker pack & postcards for new subscribers". This text appears over a photo of an African man walking on a crowded beach in Africa, holding a plastic basket over his head. Slide 2: "Sign up by December 31st and receive a free sticker and postcard pack designed by Indigenous artists from around the world!" Below appears four images of the postcards and stickers included in the pack.

This week in The Magazine, we continue discussing the topic of Indigenous languages with a story about the tragic deaths of two migrant Maya children and how inadequate language support was ultimately to blame. Despite an existing Language Access Plan developed in 2012, the Department of Homeland Security failed to provide sufficient language services back in 2018, which put cultural identities and the lives of countless Indigenous migrant children, including Jakelin Amei Rosmery Caal Maquin and Felipe Alonzo-Gomez, at risk. Lucero Gonzalez Alvarado, a Maya Q’anjob’al Human Rights Program Manager, reports on how the necessity of language access and Indigenous identity is so often overlooked, particularly when taking Indigenous people into custody who are seeking protection in the so-called “United States.” Read Lucero’s article here: https://lnkd.in/gYgJzrxn Subscribe to The Magazine: https://lnkd.in/grikhTsF Or kindly donate on our website: https://lnkd.in/gvkX8vdZ #Indigenouslanguages #CrushingColonialism #Guatemala #languageaccess #migrant #TheMagazine #ReadNow #fundraiser #nonprofitfundraising #indigenous #indigenouspeople #donations IMAGE DESCRIPTIONS: Slide 1: Against a black background, the text reads: "The Magazine | Dispatches From Our Relatives | Tragedy At The Border: A Call For Language Access | By Lucero Gonzalez Alvarado Slide 2: A black and white photo of a child's hands open facing upwards resting on soil. Text above reads: "In 2018, the tragic deaths of two migrant Maya children in U.S. custody (...) revealed the consequences of failing to provide services in the migrants’ Native Indigenous languages." Slide 3: A photo of an uncle and his nephew walking up a hill. Text reads: “Felipe died in custody (...), without adequate language support, these symptoms were not properly communicated or addressed.” Slide 4: Text reads: “Language goes beyond translation; it’s about addressing the unique needs and rights of children detained at the border. For Indigenous children in U.S. custody, it can be a matter of survival” Slide 5: A QR code followed by a text that reads: “Donate to support our mission. https://lnkd.in/g7aPSzCK

Disability justice requires Indigenous leadership. Join Disability & Philanthropy Forum and Native Americans in Philanthropy on November 14 at 1:00pm ET as Carly Hare of The Colorado Health Foundation moderates a conversation on the interconnectedness of disability justice and Indigenous self-determination with panelists Jen Deerinwater of Crushing Colonialism and Héctor Manuel Ramírez of the Inter-Tribal Disability Advocacy Council at the Native American Disability Law Center. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gcHmfzji This webinar is presented in partnership with Native Americans in Philanthropy. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #DisabilityJustice IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Blue and green graphic for the Disability Equity Series webinar entitled Disability in Indigenous Communities. Featuring logos of the Disability & Philanthropy Forum and Native Americans in Philanthropy, and photos of moderator Carly Hare, Jen Deerinwater, and Héctor Manuel Ramírez.

Another uniquely written poem depicting the realities of forced assimilation and its role in the disappearance of Indigenous languages is this week’s feature of The Magazine. In “Grandmother,” Shana Baumgartner, an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and a descendant of an off-reservation “Indian” boarding school survivor, shares with readers a story about her grandmother’s experience being removed from her home as a little girl and forever losing connections to her land, ancestors, and Lakota language. Read Shana’s poem here: https://lnkd.in/gH7Xjat8 Subscribe to The Magazine: https://lnkd.in/grikhTsF Or kindly donate on our website: https://lnkd.in/gvkX8vdZ #Indigenouslanguage #CrushingColonialism #TheMagazine #Lakota #Sioux #IndianBoardingSchools #ReadNow #fundraiser #nonprofitfundraising #indigenous #indigenouspeople #donations IMAGE DESCRIPTIONS: Slide 1: Against a white background, the text reads: "The Magazine | Decolonized Beatz | Grandmother | A poem about an off-reservation boarding school survivor being severed from her culture | By Shana Baumgartner” with the Crushing Colonialism logo at the bottom. Slide 2: A black-and-white photo of Tipis and an “Indian” boarding school in the distance. Underneath the photo is an excerpt from the poem. Slide 3: A QR code followed by a text that reads: “Donate to support our mission. https://lnkd.in/g7aPSzCK

November is Native American Heritage Month in the so-called “U.S.”– a time to stand in solidarity and celebrate Indigenous storytelling. Your donations support the original reporting of Indigenous journalists and storytellers around the world. Thanks to them, since December 2023, Crushing Colonialism has been able to cover issues as diverse as the results of overfishing in Indigenous lands in West Africa, the loss of languages in the Aleutian Islands, and beyond. Your support has also allowed us to distribute over 1,000 free copies of the print edition of The Magazine in English and Spanish across the globe to communities in lands such as Aotearoa ("New Zealand") and the jungles of the Amazon. This November, we aim to bring in new donors, and if you subscribe to The Magazine by December 31, 2024, you'll receive a free pack of postcards and stickers designed by local and international Indigenous artists. Subscription prices will also increase to USD $20 annually on January 1, so you may want to hurry! While you're there, you can also order a subscription for a friend or an Indigenous community member. Subscribe: https://lnkd.in/grikhTsF Donate: https://lnkd.in/gvkX8vdZ #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #fundraiser #fundraising #nonprofitfundraising #donations #indigenous #indigenouspeople #indigenouspride #disability #TheMagazine #CrushingColonialism #SubscribeNow IMAGE DESCRIPTIONS: Slide 1: “Native American Heritage Month Is Here | Will You Celebrate Indigenous Storytelling?“ Slides 2-4: Against a black background in yellow and white text reads information about the fundraiser. Slide 5: A QR code followed by the text: “Donate to Support Our Mission | https://lnkd.in/gJuq7C4k and the Crushing Colonialism logo.