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This article is the fourth in a series of articles published by NPQ, in partnership with the First Nations Development Institute (First Nations), that lift up Native American voices to highlight issues concerning environmental justice in Indian Country and identify ways that philanthropy might more effectively support this work. There are many lessons to be learned from indigenous aquaculture practices, especially in the areas of climate mitigation, adaptation, resilience, resource management, and food sovereignty. Today, Native Hawaiians are...
To help Minnesotans currently engaging in distance learning during COVID-19, MNHS has made its award-winning "Northern Lights" Interactive eBook free for all. Featuring 20 chapters exploring the diverse stories of our state, the e-book will be available free of charge through the end of the school year. Published since 1989, the most recent edition of "Northern Lights" is available in print and e-book versions and is used by 85 percent of Minnesota 6th graders to meet state social studies...
WASHINGTON, April 1 – Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on the Budget Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), sent a letter urging Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia “to do everything” within the power of the Department of Labor to help states rapidly disburse unemployment benefits to millions of Americans in desperate financial need. Due to a record-breaking 3.3 million Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week...
Minneapolis, MN – CycleHealth, a kid-powered wellness initiative of the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities, a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, offers a free, web-based challenge for kids and families to get 12 bursts of five-minute activities each day, right from home. This 12Bursts is a fun new way to be active with each day’s challenge that includes 12, five-minute bursts of activity that are kid-friendly and don’t require any special skills or equip...
Troubling times can make us feel useless, like our hands are tied and there's little we can do to help. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offer a few simple steps you can take to help reduce the risk of catching or sharing Coronavirus Diseases 2019 (COVID-19). WASH YOUR HANDS That's it, just wash your hands. But do it properly as well: Wet your hands with water, then apply soap. Scrub them together for at least 20 seconds,...
BIG SANDY – After the Trump Administration delayed the disbursing of $80 million in critical health care funds to help Tribes combat COVID-19 for nearly two weeks, U.S. Senator Jon Tester is pressing President Trump to make sure the newest $10 billion Tester secured for Indian Country is distributed quickly and properly. Tester urged the Administration to engage with Tribal leaders to make sure that the resources are directed where they are most needed, and that the federal government lives up to its trust and treaty responsibilities. h...
From the Rocky Mountain House RCMP: Rocky Mountain House RCMP is asking for public assistance in locating a missing 41-year-old male. Cody Lagrelle was reported missing to police on March 29, 2020 and was last seen on March 7, 2020 near his residence on Sunchild First Nation. Cody has not been seen since. There is a general concern for his safety and well-being. Cody is described as: · Aboriginal · 5'9" tall · Approximately 152 lbs · Black hair · Black eyes The Rocky Mountain House RCMP is requ...