We are deeply committed to participating in righting the wrongs of colonialism and of the oppression and forced assimilation of Indigenous Peoples worldwide, by engaging in not only reconciliation but also reconcili-action.
A student embarks on a quest to learn about and reconnect with her Khasi heritage. Cana Badahunshisha Nongkhlaw The Khasi Hills, Meghalaya — my Ri Khasi, “land of the Khasi,”…
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A Phool Mali youth connects with the gardening and agricultural traditions of her ancestors. Geeta Vishnu Ingle Me irrigating my family’s garlic farm in Pimpri Mali village, Maharashtra. Growing up…
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A quest to uncover the Feast of Merit leads a young Naga woman to rediscover her culture and homeland. WORDS Küvethilü Thülüo | IMAGES Küthonüyi Chotso The “horned-house” or cieka…
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By reconnecting with the land, a proud Métis woman also reconnects with herself and her cultural identity. WORDS AND IMAGES Alana Cook I step outside my grandparents’ home and see…
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Despite the challenges of changing times, the Bhils of Maharashtra stay connected to the forest, their homeland, and their cultural traditions. Shankar Bhil Shankar Bhil against the background of the…
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Overcoming racism and poverty during the Great Depression, an Indigenous youth reaffirmed his cultural identity and grew up to be a leader in his community. Otis Dees with Dr. Deidra…
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A young Brunca historian follows her grandfather's lifelong example of resisting colonialism and protecting the biocultural diversity of her people. WORDS María Lázaro │ IMAGES María Lázaro and Jessica Lázaro…
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A Hmong immigrant finds her way back home through her language and her poetry. Pa Vue A Hmong woman carrying the Hmong language in all its material and symbolic forms…
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A young Inuk woman visits her homeland and reconnects with her cultural identity. WORDS, IMAGES, AND VIDEO Katie Pootoogook Manomie Me at the Indigenous Pop-Up Market in Victoria, BC, selling…
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A proud Lotha-Naga youth tells the story of his peoples and speaks to the importance of good values among humans. Riathung Ngüllie Naga headgear is decorated with hornbill feathers and…
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