ANI | Update: August 29, 2021 11:46 STI Kabul [Afghanistan], Aug 29 (ANI): Internal power struggles fracture Taliban leadership, raising deep concerns for already bloody and war-torn Afghanistan.Hollie McKay, in a New York Post article, said that several sources on the ground and former intelligence and military officials have confirmed the glaring divisions between the […]
Month: August 2021
Nation building in Afghanistan
It is now ancient history that on August 15 the Taliban entered Kabul without any resistance from the forces of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. The Afghan president, dubiously elected twice, fled to a foreign destination, accompanied by a large sum of money and close advisers. Thus ended the 20-year occupation of the United States and […]
Interactive Harry Potter Movie Celebration Online with Potterheads
Are you the brightest like Hermione Granger? Or rather a loyal and courageous friend like Ron Weasley? Even if you are half a werewolf, like Professor Lupine, you are all invited to the 20th anniversary of the movie Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Released in November 2001, this first Harry Potter film opened the […]
indigenous protest in Brazil before the historic decision on ancestral lands | World news
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Hundreds of indigenous people danced and chanted outside Brazil’s Supreme Court on Wednesday to urge judges not to rule in favor of a 1988 deadline for their land claims, a proposal backed by the industry agricultural. The protest drew an unprecedented 6,000 indigenous people from 176 tribes to camp in the Brazilian […]
One more person running for Lumbee tribe election
August 24, 2021 LUMBERTON – The seven days between August 17 and Monday were the second deadliest period of the COVID-19 pandemic in Robeson County, as 16 virus-related deaths were reported by the local health department. This marks an increase from the 11 virus-related deaths reported between August 10 and August 16. The latest deaths […]
Explore the traditions of Indonesian cuisine
Food, friendships and family are all very serious things to us. Food – provision, consumption or donation – binds a community, nourishing the soul while nourishing the body. We socialize around food, talk about food, communicate through food, and share our experiences with food. In Indonesia, our agricultural and forestry wealth has created a rich […]
President Biden approves emergency federal wildland fire relief for four northern California counties
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed and approved a California Disaster Emergency Declaration on the state’s wildfire situation, granting federal assistance to the state’s wildfire recovery efforts and the locality dating from mid-July of this year. Biden’s aid order came less than 24 hours after Governor Gavin Newsom initially called for a presidential declaration of […]
Singapore’s first forgotten
“Only descendants of the Orang Laut in Singapore remain today,” said anthropologist Vivienne Wee, who has conducted extensive field research on indigenous communities in Singapore and the Riau Islands. “There is no more tribal context. The younger generations only have the memories of the older generations. This is true for Asnida, who remembers seeing her […]
Local tribes are leading a shift towards more inclusive mascots and programs
SAUGATUCK, Mich. – Recent changes to professional team mascots have recently made headlines. From the now Cleveland Guardians to the larger change in the Washington football team, there has been a calculation in the professional sports world regarding perceptions of Native American heritage. This is also happening at the local level, across the country. In […]
Tribals will earn money from waste bananas | Vadodara news
Vadodara: Story books for schoolchildren in Chhota Udepur will soon be published on eco-friendly paper handmade from banana stems grown in this tribal area. The initiative will pave a new path of sustainability in publishing after a successful pilot project of making colorful handmade papers from banana stems. The Adivasi Academy of Tejgadh in Chhota […]
Tribal cannabis store arrives at Foxwoods Casino in CT, and possibly North Carolina too
One of the nation’s largest tribal-owned marijuana stores arrives at – or at least near – the famed Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut, and another is planned near Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in North Carolina. Connecticut legalized cannabis for adult use earlier this year. On July 1, 2021, it became legal for all adults 21 […]
Vaani Kapoor is excited about upcoming movies
Bombay (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 23 (ANI): Actor Vaani Kapoor shared his enthusiasm for the years to come when he celebrated his 33rd birthday on Monday. A Bollywood diva with renowned artists like “Shamshera” with Ranbir Kapoor and “Chandigal Kale Ashiki” with Ayushmann Khurana, these films “correctly” made her a performer in the film industry. He […]
Watch: Indians party ahead of MLB Little League Classic
The tribe will face the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday night in the shadow of the Little League World Series. Williamsport, PA – Sunday’s Indians game will taste a little different as the tribe heads east to Williamsport, PA to play against the Los Angeles Angels in the MLB Little League Classic. The annual event […]
I wish the Zambians the best …
By Danford Mpumilwa I admit that I have a more than occasional interest in the affairs of Malawi and Zambia. This is if only because my two parents come from the highlands of the south which border the two nations. Therefore, what happens in these two countries is generally of interest to neighboring Tanzania – […]
grant will help ASD bring more fresh, healthy produce to schools | Sunday Stories
Submitted by Sylvia Crum The USDA Food and Nutrition Service’s Office of Community Food Systems has awarded $ 98,952 to Appalachian Sustainable Development to expand current school garden programming and to create a regional farm-to-school coalition. The project will provide low-income children with fresh and healthy food, the skills to grow food, and the community […]
Afghanistan killed the war for democracy, but the war on jihadism continues
They had – to paraphrase Joe Biden – the will to fight. Faced with 200,000 Soviet soldiers and 5,000 tanks, Hungarian workers and students faced their Soviet invaders with shotguns, pistols and Molotov cocktails as Budapest became a battleground between David and Goliath. Thousands of people were killed in one of the most gallant wars […]
Indonesia starts vaccinating tribal communities
JAKARTA: Indonesia has started vaccinating its tribal communities against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) after resolving an administrative hurdle that prevented them from accessing crucial jabs. The entire Indonesian vaccine target population was required to provide a citizenship identification number, known as a NIK, to register for the vaccine in the first phase of the national immunization […]
Cherokee Nation leader meets with Biden, says infrastructure plan can help preserve culture and language
The chief of one of Oklahoma’s tribes has been invited to speak with President Joe Biden in a virtual meeting with governors and other tribal chiefs across the country. Senior Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Chief of the Cherokee Nation, and others came together virtually to discuss infrastructure and the bipartisan bill that was passed by […]
The Potential Use of Federal Infrastructure Funds in Minnehaha County
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) – Minnehaha County and the City of Sioux Falls are already making big infrastructure investments, but both say they could do even more if the infrastructure bill in Congress is enacted . It is one of the most dangerous intersections in Sioux Falls. “41st and I-29, they’re going to redo this […]
The amazing Papuan people of Raja Ampat
Meet the amazing Papuan people of Raja Ampat When you mention Raja Ampat, the first thought that comes to your mind is the incredible marine life and diving, white sand beaches and coconut palms. What most forget to remember is that the region is also home to the tribes and indigenous peoples of West Papua. […]
Here’s a look at how members of Congress in the region voted.
WASHINGTON – Here’s a look at how members of Congress in the region voted from July 30 to August 5. Along with the week’s roll-call votes, the Senate also passed a resolution (S. Res. 310) expressing solidarity with Cuban citizens peacefully demonstrating for fundamental freedoms, condemning the Cuban regime’s acts of repression and calling for […]
“Only the BJP defended the progress of the tribal community”: P Muralidhar Rao
Today, on World Tribal Day, BJP officials paid floral tributes to the statue of Komaram Bheem in Hyderabad, saying only the BJP defended the tribes. P Muralidhar Rao, former BJP general secretary, told ANI, “Once the BJP is in power in Telangana, the first thing will be done on the Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservations file.” […]
US withdrawal allows Taliban killers in Afghanistan
Since President Biden announced his withdrawal from Afghanistan, nearly half of the country has come under Taliban control. The major cities in the south – Lashkar Gah, Kandahar City, Qalat and Tarin Khowt – are essentially surrounded and under siege. Only a shard of Lashkar Gah remains. Fourteen of the 16 districts of Kandahar province […]
Colorado senators tout key infrastructure bill provisions – The Journal
Access to drinking water, broadband improvements and forest fire mitigation among the amendments Meaning. John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet As the final details of the long-awaited infrastructure package are worked out, U.S. Colorado Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper have called for key amendments to help the state, including improving water infrastructure and expanding the […]
Large crowd gathers to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates from Anchorage healthcare organizations
Diane Shrader joined about 150 protesters in opposing mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for employees at the Alaska Native Medical Campus on August 5, 2021. The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and the Southcentral Foundation announced in July that the COVID-19 vaccinations will be a requirement for employment. Their employees have until October 15, 2021 to comply. […]
Home Office Advances Three Solar Projects in California, Continuing Efforts to Develop Robust Clean Energy Economy – YubaNet
WASHINGTON, August 6, 2021 – In support of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of tackling climate change and promoting renewable energy production, the Home Office today announced it is advancing three solar projects on 4,700 acres of public land in Riverside County, California. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today invited the public to review the […]
From Maharashtra Paithani to Meghalaya Ahimsa Silk, Discover India’s Native Variety
National Hand Weaving Day is celebrated annually on August 7 to honor the country’s hand weavers and also highlight the Indian hand weaving industry. Recently, the loom industry has been hit hard and the desperation of weavers has only been exacerbated by the COVID pandemic. With businesses collapsing and markets closing, local artisans struggle to […]
Council passes ordinance on medical marijuana – The Cherokee One Feather
By SCOTT MCKIE BP Staff with a feather After six years of wrangling over the issue, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is entering the world of medical cannabis (marijuana). The Tribal Council passed an ordinance in the regular session on Thursday, August 5 that establishes legislation in the Cherokee Code for the regulation […]
Salmon Farming Provides Students with Connection to Environment and Yakama Tribal Culture | News watch
Eisenhower High School plans to give its science teachers a valuable new recruiting tool for the upcoming school year. Several of Ike’s staff joined a class of 11 for a 21-and-a-half-day workshop earlier this week at La Salle, preparing them to add “Salmon in the Classroom†to their schedule. They also gained expert knowledge on […]
Why the coolie was a central figure in WWI
The Indian coolie became a well-traveled figure at the end of the First World War. Indeed, the war years offered him a unique opportunity to forge a new professional identity, which could transcend the traditional limits imposed by rural hierarchies rooted in castes, and tend towards a more contractual and legalized role. Radhika Singha’s compelling […]
TRIFED to install Atmanirbhar Corner in missions and embassies around the world | Odisha News | Latest Odisha News
New Delhi: By focusing on “Vocal for Local” and building an “Atmanirbhar Bharat”, TRIFED has actively collaborated with several ministries such as the Ministry of Culture, the Department for the Promotion of Industry and of Internal Trade (DPIIT), the Ministry of Commerce; India Post; Ministry of Tourism and Prime Minister’s Office to champion the cause […]
“Tribes Of Midgard”: Combat and Survival Guide
KEY POINTS The combat in “Tribes Of Midgard” is simple but can sometimes be difficult Always try to achieve the highest possible gear score Play according to the strengths of each character class The combat in “Tribes Of Midgard†isn’t exactly deep or complicated, but it’s also not a walk in the park. Swift enemy […]
Mass subsidies focus on equity in the offshore wind workforce
A Massachusetts clean energy agency has awarded $ 1.6 million in grants to eight offshore wind workforce training programs, each targeting a specific barrier that could prevent people of color and people from low income to seek jobs in the booming industry. “We wanted to improve the game a bit,†said Bruce Carlisle, general manager […]
Territory, culture, identity: the Assam-Mizoram border crisis is more than a dispute over territory
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa | Update: Tuesday August 3, 2021 9:53 am [IST] There are many instances where states have had disputes over land and natural resources. Karnataka and Maharashtra, for example, have an ongoing dispute over the Mumbai Karnataka area. Haryana and Punjab have had disputes over the status of Chandigarh. Karnataka and Kerala also […]
From Mentawai to Kallenkote: Taman Indonesia transplants the archipelago to the Netherlands – Lifestyle
Amid the cries of Bali starlings, sooty-headed bulbuls and crested mynas, Marlisa Wareman takes her place in a uh. The traditional longhouse of Mentawai culture stands in the middle of Taman Indonesia, which inspired Wareman to show his Dutch compatriots the cultural richness of Indonesia. “I lived in Mentawai for over a year with my […]