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Around the world: Canada returns land to Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, a Ngarrindjeri elder is honored for protecting the environment, Maasai herders lose an eviction claim, Māori women boxers rank at the top of the world, Western Australia government reviews youth offender laws.
CANADA: Minister signs deal to return Mohawk land
The Canadian government has agreed to return nearly 300 acres of disputed lands with $31 million in compensation to the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte in Ontario, CBC News reported on Oct. 3.
The deal to return the lands to the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory – marked in a ceremonial signing by Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller – settles part of a bitter dispute over about 900 acres of land now largely held by private owners about 125 miles east of Toronto. READ MORE – Deusdedit Ruhangariyo, Special to ICT
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The 5th annual ICWA conference is happening Oct. 12-14. The “Gold Standard” is being discussed in-depth with leaders from around the nation and world. On the first day the Native American Rights Fund presented a breakdown of the Brackeen v. Haaland case. Other speakers, will present on the connections between VAWA, MMIP and boarding schools connection. On Oct. 11, the tribe discussed the introduction of State ICWA legislation. The agenda and a list of powerpoint presentations can be found on the tribe’s website.
The Arizona Missing and Murdered Indigenous People study committee announced hearings will be held in five locations.
The listening sessions kickoff Friday in Sells for the Tohono O’odham Nation on Oct. 14, in Tucson for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe on Oct. 28, in Chinle for the Navajo Nation on Nov. 10, in Scottsdale for the Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community on Nov. 18 and in Phoenix at the Arizona State Capitol on Dec. 19. READ MORE– Arizona Mirror
Construction is underway in Santa Ana Pueblo for Tesla’s second car dealership facility in New Mexico. A sleek 35,000 square foot facility is expected to open in May 2023, acting as a sales, service and delivery center.
When the facility opens up, Tesla will have centers near three major cities in New Mexico — Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and Santa Fe.
Tribal, federal and state leaders met on Friday to announce the partnership between Tesla and Tamaya Ventures, the business group for Santa Ana Pueblo. READ MORE– Source New Mexico
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On the Wednesday edition of the ICT Newscast, an Osage elder discusses sovereignty and changing tribal constitutions. There’s a new Choctaw anthology sharing stories, essays and poems. Holly Cook Macarro breaks down Indigenous Peoples Day.
Native leaders, artists, grassroots activists, community organizers and influencers are coming together for a virtual event focusing on Indian Country’s impact on the upcoming midterm elections.
IllumiNative and Native Organizers Alliance is hosting the 2022 Natives Vote Virtual Town Hall on Oct. 13 on their Facebook pages at 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Actor Benjamin Bratt and Adrianne Chalepah (Kiowa/Comanche/Apache), an actress on Rutherford Falls and Reservation Dogs, are set to make guest appearances.
There will be two panels centering on building power for Indian Country and mobilizing the Native Youth Vote
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- Study: Most Maine schools fall short on Wabanaki history: The 21-year-old state law requires schools to teach Wabanaki history, economic and political systems, and culture.
- Tribes will manage, protect state coastal areas: Five tribes will rely on their traditional knowledge to protect more than 200 miles of coastline in California.
- Second pueblo to open Tesla dealership: Electric vehicle company bypasses New Mexico’s direct car sale ban by partnering with Santa Ana Pueblo.
- For Oaxacans in L.A., city councilmembers racist remarks cut deep
- Native Americangroup protests Chiefs’ namesake on Indigenous Peoples Day
- This Indigenous Scientist Helped Save Lives as Covid Devastated the Navajo Nation
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