Matthew Brown and Susan Montoya Bryan | Associated press Billings, Mont. – In the northern Montana oil fields, industry veteran Mac McDermott watched crude prices soar from $75 a barrel in January to over $120 as Russia continued its war in Ukraine and then back again when coronavirus concerns in China raised the specter of […]
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Banks and Credit Unions Lose Scale on Lending as Fintechs Grow
One of the 9 pieces presented in this document Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) has been a wake-up call for credit card issuers. BNPL was a revamp of a merchant finance model used long ago by companies like GECC (now Synchrony) and Household Finance Corporation (acquired by Capital One). Now, fintechs are moving in the […]
Myanmar and Bangladesh must engage as good neighbors « Khabarhub
Myanmar is one of Bangladesh’s closest neighbours. Before World War II, many people from Bangladesh traveled to Myanmar (then Burma) in search of livelihoods. Since then, the people of this country have developed an economic and social relationship with Burma. Besides India, Bangladesh shares a border with Myanmar. The 271 km long border between Bangladesh […]
How the Russian and Ukrainian Orthodox Churches Handle the War
Last week, more than a dozen religious and political leaders sat on the dais of Saint Volodymyr’s Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral on the Upper West Side, listening to solemn prayers and fiery speeches denouncing Russia and praising the Ukrainian resistance to the invasion which began two weeks earlier. . They gave speeches, one by one: the […]
Virtual conference to examine the impact of railways on Indigenous communities | Lifestyles
The Union Pacific Railroad Museum will host a virtual presentation of historian David Beck’s lecture, “Unfair Labour? American Indians and the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair,” 6 p.m. Tuesday online. Beck is a professor of Native American studies at the University of Montana. He is the author of several books, including “The Struggle for Self Determination: […]
OPPFI INC. MANAGEMENT REPORT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Form 10-K)
PREVIEW We are a leading mission-driven financial technology platform that powers banks to offer accessible financial products to everyday consumers through our proprietary technology and artificial intelligence (“AI”) and a top-rated customer experience. Our primary mission is to facilitate financial inclusion and credit access to the 150 million everyday consumers who lack access to mainstream […]
Lancet report says India’s excessive Covid death toll highest in the world, government calls it ‘misinformed’
London: India’s estimated cumulative excess deaths from COVID-19 between January 2020 and December 2021 was the highest in the world at 4.07 million, about eight times higher than expected, according to a new Lancet analysis.Responding to the findings, the Union Health Department on Friday called the analysis “speculative and ill-informed” and said the authors themselves […]
The appropriations bill has money for Alaska
Alaska Congressman Don Young voted Wednesday night in favor of the Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriation Omnibus, legislation that funds the federal government through September 30. The bill passed with the support of 29 Republicans who voted in favor. The bill is now moving to the Senate stripped of Covid-19 response funds that were blocking passage […]
Federal oil leasing suspended again | Oil and energy
During North Dakota’s lawsuit over suspended oil and gas lease sales, the Bureau of Land Management told a judge that the Biden administration intends to restart North Dakota’s oil and gas lease sales. State at the beginning of this year. However, these BLM comments came before court rulings further complicated the situation. Among those decisions […]
Alaska lawmakers were considering a proposal to rename the Glenn Highway. It turned into a debate about torture.
The Glenn Highway in Glacier View. (Marc Lester / DNA archive 2016) JUNEAU — A hearing in the Alaska Legislature earlier this week on whether to rename the Glenn Highway turned into a discussion on ‘cancellation culture’, the definition of torture and historical atrocities in the Phillippines. Rep. Zack Fields, D-Anchorage, proposed renaming the highway, […]
Shocco welcomes international guests | The life
TALLADEGA — When Oli and Judy Jacobsen were looking for a venue to hold Global Partner board meetings, Judy remembered the camp and conference center their grandchildren had recently attended in Talladega: Shocco Springs. The visit was soon scheduled and representatives from 10 countries registered to attend. Leaders of global partners from the Philippines, Africa, […]
The “Keep Africa Poor and Dependent” Project
— International Children EXPLOITED and abused for generations by white colonial powers and manipulative economic structures, there is a growing sense of solidarity within parts of the African continent, as evidenced by the #NoMore movement. Covid vaccine inequality and environmental injustice, as well as recent events in Ethiopia, have galvanized people. The ideas of African […]
Aloy’s outcast status makes her a perfect protagonist
As Forbidden Horizon West continues Aloy’s journey to save a distant world, a lush California landscape takes center stage. Traveling to the West Coast of the United States allows for a drastic change in aesthetic, with foliage and machinery draped in more sunlight this time around. Corn west forbiddenPerhaps marketing was too liberal in its […]
Why Indigenous voters who helped elect Kyrsten Sinema now feel betrayed | american politics
Indigenous leaders who mobilized Arizona voters to help elect Sen. Kyrsten Sinema said the centrist Democratic lawmaker could no longer count on their support because communities felt betrayed. Sinema was elected in 2018, halfway through Trump’s term, amid growing concern over rolling back voting rights and environmental protections that disproportionately impact tribal communities. She entered […]
Interior Announces Funding for Arizona Tribal Water Settlement
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Tuesday outlined plans to use infrastructure money to fund Indian water rights settlements, including several in Arizona. Haaland met with tribal leaders in Arizona on Monday and visited the Gila River Indian community on Tuesday morning. She is expected to formally discuss the plan and other funding to address water […]
Collusion and nepotism allowed big business to rip off India’s banking system under the watch of Modi’s government
Business is rarely without risk. Bank loans too. There is nothing unusual about non-performing loans or assets. They exist in all economies. But when business promoters collude with bank management to manipulate loans in their personal favor, they become a matter of grave concern. And it seems to have become a growing trend in India. […]
Forbes India – Beverage: ‘Coca’ pits Colombian natives against soft drink giant
For centuries, indigenous peoples in Colombia, Peru and elsewhere on the continent have chewed the coca leaf and defended it as part of their cultural heritage. (Credits: haak78 / Shutterstock) RRepresentatives of the Nasa and Embera Chami tribes are threatening to ban the sale of Coca-Cola in their territories after the Coca-Cola Company angered […]
The Keep Africa Poor And Dependent Project – OpEd – Eurasia Review
Exploited and abused for generations by white colonial powers and manipulative economic structures, there is a growing sense of solidarity within parts of the African continent, as evidenced by the #NoMore movement. Covid vaccine inequality and environmental injustice, as well as recent events in Ethiopia, have galvanized people. The ideas of African unity and rage […]
Elys Game Technology Expands Sports Betting Partnership with Santa Ana Casino Hotel | News
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–February 17, 2022– Elys Game Technology, Corp. (“Elys” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ELYS) (BER: 3UW), an interactive gaming and sports betting technology company, today announced the extension of the sports betting service agreement between the company’s subsidiary USBookmaking (“USB”) and the Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel (the “Star”) in Santa Ana Pueblo, New […]
Morgan Stanley bullish on these 3 stocks for a 90% (or more) upside
A trio of headwinds are rocking the markets, making investors jittery. The Russian-Ukrainian situation is making headlines. Foreign policy experts openly speculate on the prospect of war, should Russia invade its neighbor and the United States oppose it. For now, this situation is fluid and unpredictable. On the home front, stubbornly high inflation remains a […]
Russian sock puppet crew tried to frame Texas governor for blackmailing Biden
A fake tweet from Texas Governor Greg Abbott about Ukrainian politicians blackmailing the Biden family. An invented gang rape of a Ukrainian woman by Polish nationalists. A false conspiracy theory that the President of Ukraine secretly allowed Polish troops to occupy and control swaths of Ukrainian territory under the guise of defending it from Russia. […]
Online gambling measure would harm Indian tribes – Marin Independent Journal
Over the past 20 years, California voters have repeatedly supported Indian tribes as we seek to allow and maintain gaming on tribal lands. The Indian game has fostered tribal self-reliance – supporting education, infrastructure, healthcare, housing, and other vital resources for our people. In return, the Indian tribes affirmed our commitment to California – to […]
ANOTHER OPINION: Funds to pave the way for healing from opioid damage | Opinion
The opioid settlements that Native American tribes struck with drugmaker Johnson & Johnson and the nation’s three largest drug distribution companies are worth more than half a billion dollars; the $590 million will go a long way toward repairing the damage the opioid epidemic has done to Native Americans. Opioid sales that have created an […]
Little-Known Black Human Rights Hero Celebrated in New Historical Fiction Novel
Get instant alerts when news breaks on your stocks. Claim your one week free trial for StreetInsider Premium here. New York, New York–(Newsfile Corp. – Feb. 10, 2022) – Author Joey O’Connor continues to fascinate readers with his gripping portrayal of William Sheppard, a little-known black human rights hero, in Among Kings: The Incredible Adventures […]
Global Community Housing Services Market Report 2022
Key players in the community housing services market are Fair Community Housing Services Limited, Nestle Community Housing Services Ltd. , Community Housing Services-Crossroads Villa, Inc. , Community Housing Partners, Community Housing Ltd. New York, 08 Feb. 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com Announces Release of “Community Housing Services Global Market Report 2022” – https://www.reportlinker.com/p06228492/?utm_source=GNW and SRM […]
200 Pascua Yaqui Families Get New Homes Through Arizona Tribal Tax Credits
picture by Madison Thomas/Cronkite News: The first phase of 50 homes is under construction on the Pascua Yaqui reservation near Tucson and should be ready by the end of the year. Through Madison Thomas/Cronkite News TUCSON-The Pascua Yaqui Tribe built 200 affordable homes after receiving millions of dollars in tax credits to fund the project […]
US to spend $725 million this year cleaning up abandoned coal mines
Feb 7 (Reuters) – The Biden administration said on Monday $725 million in federal funds would be made available to states this year to clean up abandoned coal mines, one of several initiatives to reduce pollution resulting decades of fossil fuel development. The money is part of the $11.3 billion allocated for mine rehabilitation in […]
Tribes reach $590 million opioid settlement with Johnson & Johnson
Hundreds of Native American tribes who have suffered disproportionate addiction and death rates during the opioid epidemic agreed to a $590 million interim settlement on Tuesday with Johnson & Johnson and the nation’s three largest drug distributors . With a deal reached last fall between distributors and the Cherokee Nation for $75 million, the tribes […]
BACKGROUNDER: Biden administration tackles super polluting methane emissions
Interior announces $1.15 billion of bipartisan infrastructure law to create jobs by capping sinks alongside additional federal action When President Biden restored American climate leadership to the world stage in Glasgow at the United Nations climate conference, he unveiled America’s methane emissions reduction action plan. The ambitious action plan outlined how the United States will […]
Kilmer’s bipartisan legislation to spur economic growth and create jobs included in US Competition Bill pilot program – The Suburban Times
Announcement from the office of Representative Derek Kilmer. On January 25, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that a pilot version of the bipartisan Rebuilding economies and creating opportunities for more people everywhere to excel (RECOMPETE law) was included in the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength Act of 2022 […]
Where is gambling legal in the United States?
Gambling has been restricted to the United States for a long time, but recent laws have sparked a wave of enthusiasm for online gambling. Several states now have active sports betting apps and avid fans have wagered enough to generate millions in revenue. This huge increase in revenue has boosted local economies and made online […]
Former Mayor Swearengin Is the “Unofficial Governor” of the San Joaquin Valley – GV Wire
If you want to serve the people of California, is public service the best place for you? Joe Mathews Opinion The question was raised again when one of our most accomplished state legislators, Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez of San Diego, resigned her seat to take on a leadership role at the California Labor Federation, a powerful […]
What is the Lifeline program and how does it work?
EVERYDAY items are getting more expensive every day – but there might be a way for you to lower your internet and phone bill. Through the Lifelife program, eligible households can reduce their bills by $111 per year. We explain what you need to know. 1 By applying to Lifeline, you can get your phone […]
Fed Releases Long-Awaited Digital Currency Paper: Analysts Discuss Privacy Issues
Susan Walsh/AP/Shutterstock.com The Federal Reserve Board released its long-awaited discussion paper on the pros and cons of a possible US central bank digital currency (CBDC) on January 20, inviting the public to comment. A digital currency being adopted would have a massive economic influence on national and international economies. See: The Federal Reserve Explained: How […]
Papuan students protest against police presence in schools
At least 1,000 students in the Indonesian province of Papua staged a protest outside the Yahukimo district local authority office to demand that members of the police force leave their school premises. The local government allowed police to camp at three schools – the high school in Ninia and Angguruk villages and a vocational high […]
Argonne-Department of Commerce partnership aims to strengthen local economies impacted by COVID-19
Newswise — The National Economic Resilience Data Explorer (NERDE) brings together post-pandemic information in an easy-to-use online dashboard. As the United States continues to grapple with the many economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new data tool is helping provide communities with a clear and detailed understanding of the impacts of the pandemic […]
Dealing with the US debt crisis in the healthcare sector
Health care debt has become a burden and a bane for many American families and a reasonable health care A debt reduction proposal that balances relief with equity and feasibility is desperately needed. AhmadArdity / Pixabay – Valuewalk Q4 2021 Hedge Fund Letters, Talks & More According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, half of […]
Biden Administration’s New Actions Will Increase Clean Energy Generation, Create Jobs and Reduce Energy Costs
January 12, 2022 Ben Schneider (202) 572-3279, [email protected] “President Biden promised a whole-of-government approach to addressing climate change and advancing the clean energy economy when he took office, and today’s announcement once again delivers on that promise. These actions — which include the largest offshore wind lease in U.S. history, renewed interagency coordination on offshore […]
Governor Ducey proposes major funding for water
EDF statement from Kevin Moran, Senior Director, Colorado River Program January 10, 2022 Ronna Kelly, (415) 293-6161, [email protected] (PHOENIX, AZ – January 10, 2022) In his State of the State address today, Governor Doug Ducey proposed to make a historic $ 1 billion investment in water infrastructure. In response, the Environmental Defense Fund issued the […]
Late education plan frustrates Indigenous leaders in New Mexico | News
[ad_1] SANTA FE, NM (AP) – New Mexico’s plan to meet the needs of underserved Indigenous students has not been shared with tribal leaders or the public despite promises made by state officials that they would do it last year. Tribal chiefs expected to be asked for comment on a project last October, ahead of […]
Muslim world through the crystal ball | By Tariq Aqil
The Muslim world through the crystal ball WITH the phenomenal spread of the Islamic religion in the Arabian Peninsula, the world has witnessed the re-enactment of shattered justice, new concepts and values and a totally different social and political framework never seen before in the history of humanity. The Arab peoples who had lived in […]
Tribe sits 7th president, new council members
[ad_1] PEMBROKE – At a scaled-down event, the Lumbee Tribe witnessed a power-swap on Thursday as John Lowery became the seventh man to assume the presidency and Harvey Godwin Jr. said his final farewells. Making strategic decisions that will positively impact the tribe 100 years from now is what Lowery was talking about administered after […]
The world in 2022: threats and hopes
[ad_1] The year 2022 has dawned with fireworks and crowds chanting “Happy New Year” in several world capitals; demonstrating the human determination to be optimistic and to keep the flame of hope alive for a better future. This was despite the reality of the emergence of the fifth wave of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, […]
Late education plan frustrates Indigenous leaders in New Mexico | New Mexico News
[ad_1] By CEDAR ATTANASIO, Associated Press / Report for America SANTA FE, NM (AP) – New Mexico’s plan to meet the needs of underserved Indigenous students has not been shared with tribal leaders or the public despite promises made by state officials that they would do it last year. Tribal chiefs expected to be asked […]
The English Language Journey from London to Lal Chowk – Kashmir Reader
[ad_1] There is a huge craze for the English language throughout the valley. The people of Kashmir not only regard it as a language but rather flaunt it as precious jewels. They use it to impress each other and also to reprimand and express rage. When a Kashmir is set ablaze, whether or not it […]
Howard downplays terror influence in khaki poll
The September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States changed the way the world viewed national security and the way political parties viewed election campaigns. Increased security measures at airports, new anti-terrorism legislation and the review of the deployment of troops to Afghanistan were not controversial according to previously classified Cabinet documents from 2001. Few […]
The climatic victories of 2021 which put fossil fuels under control | Divestment from fossil fuels
[ad_1] After a year of record-breaking climate disasters and a grim prognosis from the world’s top experts warning the planet has already suffered “irreversible” damage, a movement is gathering momentum to force change. As the UN Secretary General said in August, the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions is the “death knell†for the fossil […]
2021: DOE is moving at lightning speed towards clean energy goals
[ad_1] The Department of Energy (DOE) had an exceptional year 2021. We have pioneered game-changing scientific research, have continued to advance our important nuclear security and cleanup missions, and have made tremendous strides in tackling the climate crisis. As the United States’ “Solutions Departmentâ€, the DOE is moving at lightning speed to meet President Biden’s […]
Update on the latest cases:
FINANCIAL MARKETS Stocks lose momentum NEW YORK (AP) – Stocks lost momentum in afternoon trading on Wall Street, putting the S&P 500 just below the record it set on Monday. The S&P 500 was down less than 0.1%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.2%, and the Nasdaq was down 0.4%. All three indices […]
Nevada political giant Harry Reid dies of cancer at 82
[ad_1] The former McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas was recently transformed into the Harry Reid International Airport. The airport’s new namesake, former US Senator Harry Reid, died yesterday after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 82 years old. Thanks, Harry Reid. We are eternally grateful for your commitment and foresight in preserving […]
Energy and environment – The weather disasters of 2021 cost $ 170 billion
Welcome to Monday’s Overnight Energy & Environment, your source for the latest news focused on energy, the environment and beyond. Subscribe here: thehill.com/newsletter-inscription. Today, we take a look at the cost of this year’s climate disasters, the passage of NDAA, and four environmental fights we’ll be watching next year. For The Hill, we are Rachel […]
As miners hunt for clean-energy minerals, tribes fear a repeat of the past
[ad_1] Perpetua would dramatically increase the mine’s footprint, digging three pits hundreds of feet deep. According to analyzes from environmental critics, this would divert streams and a river, potentially damaging more than 20 percent of the area’s salmon and trout habitat. (The company disputes these assessments and says it would actually increase salmon habitat by […]
It’s the Emirate against the Islamic Republic in Afghanistan
The return of the Islamic Emirate to Kabul on August 15 of this year, and what has been happening in Afghanistan since then, should draw attention to December 1996 when, with Pakistan’s full support, the Taliban first captured Kabul, established the Afghan Emirate under Mullah Omar and issued a five-point directive ordering the strict application […]
City of Tucson Receives Better Reconstruction Phase 1 Challenge Grant from Economic Development Authority
[ad_1] Presented by Beltone – A leader in audience health care. The city of Tucson has been named one of 60 finalists in the United States Economic Development Administration (EDA) Regional Build Back Better Challenge. Over 500 applicants from across the country competed for phase one funding of $ 500,000. www.tucsonaz.gov The prize is a […]
Funding for infrastructure bill opens new chapter for tribal communities
[ad_1] Guest review. For generations, Indigenous communities in the United States have faced a dire infrastructure situation. Amenities that many Americans take for granted, such as access to transportation and sanitation facilities, have either been neglected or have never been available in a significant part of Indian country. Tribal advocates have long called for federal […]
Canada to set aside billions to compensate Indigenous people for harms suffered in residential schools
[ad_1] Brief This week, the Canadian government said it would set aside billions of dollars to compensate Indigenous people who were abused as children in residential schools across the country. The United States has not announced any similar financial plan. The money is equivalent to about $ 31 billion and is also aimed at reforming […]
US Navy rescues drug traffickers from burning ship off Oman
[ad_1] US should consider military option against Iran, panel of former US elected officials and diplomats say WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Joe Biden should consider a military option as a way to pressure Iran to renounce its pursuit of nuclear weapons and an aggressive drone program, a panel said on Wednesday former elected officials […]
Zimmerman: San José trees improve human health and save money
Anyone who has read Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree” knows that humans take for granted the benefits and gifts of the trees around us. We underestimate their impact on our lives and the weight of our responsibility to protect them. It looks like we are finally learning how important trees are, not only to the […]
Heavy rain floods southern California with powerful storm
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A powerful storm swept through California on Tuesday, inundating the drought-stricken state with desperately needed rains, but also triggering rescue efforts on a swollen river and mandatory evacuations due to the threat of mudslides in some areas marked by forest fires. The National Weather Service reported remarkable rainfall in several […]
CFPB finalizes the LIBOR transition rule – Finance and Banking
[ad_1] United States: CFPB finalizes LIBOR transition rule December 10, 2021 Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. The CFPB has published a final rule to facilitate the transition to LIBOR. The rule amends the provisions of Regulation Z, which implements the Loan Truth Act. The changes […]
Daily PJ Summary 12/09/21 | Mississippi Politics and News
[ad_1] Stay on top of the news with the Y’all Politics Daily Roundup. YP – Judge Blocks Federal Contractor President Biden’s COVID Vaccine Mandate On Tuesday in Georgia, U.S. District Court Judge R. Stan Baker stayed the lawsuit over the federal contractor’s vaccine mandate, restricting enforcement of the warrant nationwide. Judge Baker issued the order […]
Synchrony Financial: the CareCredit financing solution is now integrated into the Sycle practice management software
[ad_1] Synchrony’s CareCredit financing solution now integrated into Sycle practice management software New integration gives audiology patients more financial options to afford care Stamford, Connecticut – December 7, 2021 – Care Credit, a Synchrony solution (NYSE: SYF) and a leading provider of promotional financing for patients, is now integrated with Sycle, the leading practice management […]
What Islam stands for | Dhaka Tribune
As Islamophobia becomes a reality, some stories need to be told and retold Years before Islamophobia became a reality, I grew up in Kashmir in the 1990s with stories that made me understand the core Islamic value: compassion. Stories were an important part of children’s education, especially in families like ours who had served as […]
Myanmar and Bangladesh must strengthen ties
Myanmar is one of Bangladesh’s closest neighbors. Before World War II, many people from Bangladesh traveled to Burma in search of a livelihood. Since then, its inhabitants have developed an economic and social relationship with Burma. Besides India, Bangladesh shares a 271 km border with Myanmar. Bangladesh can use Myanmar by land to communicate in […]
Former Apaches urge Arizona senator to help stop mining project
[ad_1] PHOENIX (AP) – A group of San Carlos Apache Nation alumni gathered on Thursday to urge Arizona Senator Mark Kelly to support legislation that will prevent lands they consider sacred from being destroyed for a huge copper mine. Some high school students from Brophy College Preparatory showed up to support the half-dozen alumni during […]
No casinos, anti-gambling companies fight to keep gambling contract locked
[ad_1] No Casino and a group of South Florida businessmen have joined the legal fight to defend a district court ruling overturning the 30-year gambling pact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the State of Florida. The Seminole Tribe is appealing the decision and asking for an immediate suspension, which would allow it to […]
Queer Caroling – OutSmart Magazine
[ad_1] Members of the Pride Chorus Houston at their concert in fall 2021 (photo by Dalton DeHart). As Judy Garland once sang, “May Christmas Be Merryâ€. Pride Chorus Houston will follow his advice at their ever-popular holiday concert on December 11 in the Heights. “This is our holiday show, and we’re trying to balance the […]
At COP 26, a bigger and stronger climate movement made its mark
Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, speaks at COP 26 in Glasgow. (Daniel Leal-Olivas – Pool / Getty Images) This column is part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration co-founded by Colombian journalism review and The nation to strengthen coverage of climate history. Science tells us this is the decade to take action […]
Wrangell to inspect the site of a former residential school for Indigenous children
[ad_1] The Wrangell Institute. (National Archives / Photo BIA) A government residential school for native children in Wrangell was one of the first of its kind in Alaska. Now there are plans to redevelop the site of the former facility of the Office of Indian Affairs which has been open for 43 years. But sensitivity […]
Lummi Nation Says Whatcom Green Crab Invasion is a Disaster
[ad_1] The Lummi Indian Business Council passed a resolution declaring a disaster after more than 70,000 European green crabs – an invasive species – were caught and removed from the Lummi Sea Pond in recent months. The tribe cultivates shellfish and juvenile salmon in the 750-acre marine pond surrounded by the reserve’s most productive natural […]
In New Zealand, Tangata Whenua first marks people there
In countries like New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the United States, a gap remains between those who arrived relatively recently, in historical terms, and those who were already there. Traditionally, we have spoken of the former as settlers, colonizers, and immigrants, while the latter have been given a variety of names, many of which refer […]
First National River celebrates 50 years
[ad_1] BY CASSIE BRANSTETTER Public information officer [email protected] Buffalo National River invites everyone to join in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the designation of Buffalo National River, the first national river in the United States. To celebrate this historic milestone, the park is planning a series of event weekends throughout 2022. The preparation […]
Synchrony Financial: Give Duck Donuts® this Holiday Season with New Digital Gifts …
[ad_1] Give the gift of Duck Donuts® this holiday season with a new digital gift experience Company launches digital gift card option, powered by GiftNow Limited-time holiday assortment with mint frosting flavor and festive holiday sprinkles returns to all locations MECHANICSBURG, PA (November 22, 2021) – Giving Duck Donuts and giving smiles just got a […]
Gender and political ideology have become tribal markers guiding identity politics on a global scale: Lawrence Wong, Politics News & Top Stories
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Gender and political ideology are among the identity markers, apart from race and religion, which guide identity politics in societies around the world today, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday 23 November . The age-old conflict between national and tribal identities remains one of the most powerful driving forces of violence […]
Kilmer’s bipartisan legislation included as pilot program in Build Back Better Act – The Suburban Times
[ad_1] Announcement from the Office of Representative Derek Kilmer. On November 19, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that a pilot version of the bipartisan program Rebuild economies and create opportunities so that more people all over the world can excel (Act on the competition) was included in the adopted Parliament Rebuild Better Act. The […]
Limit interest rates without limiting access to credit
[ad_1] Setting limits on interest rates can have unintended negative consequences for borrowers. Sir Isaac Newton postulated that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. While this principle is a fundamental concept in physics, it also applies very well to the ongoing debate in Capitol Hill over federal interest rate caps on […]
Photo Essay: Giving Bear Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante the Protection They Deserve
By Derrick Z. Jackson Walls of red, walls of gold. Layered hillsides exposing 270 million years of Earth’s formation with ribbons of cocoa, caramel, burnt orange and white. Hoodoo rock formations play tricks on our minds as huge boulders appear to teeter atop eroded, pencil-thin spiers. We walked under natural arches that gloriously framed the […]
India Child Protection Law Experts Say State Laws Could Protect Indigenous Families
[ad_1] Jennifer and Chad Brackeen challenge India’s child protection law in the United States Supreme Court. (Provided) Support journalism Efforts to overthrow the federal government Indian Child Protection Act litigation may not be fully effective due to state laws that impose similar requirements in at least nine states, including Oklahoma, some observers say. Cherokee Nation […]
Native American Confirmed Head of National Park Service | News from the United States and the world
[ad_1] Country united states of americaUS Virgin IslandsMinor Outlying Islands of the United StatesCanadaMexico, United Mexican StatesBahamas, Commonwealth ofCuba, Republic ofDominican RepublicHaiti, Republic ofJamaicaAfghanistanAlbania, People’s Socialist Republic ofAlgeria, People’s Democratic Republic ofAmerican SamoaAndorra, Principality ofAngola, Republic ofAnguillaAntarctica (the territory south of 60 degrees S)Antigua and BarbudaArgentina, Argentine RepublicArmeniaArubaAustralia, Commonwealth ofAustria, Republic ofAzerbaijan, Republic ofBahrain, Kingdom […]
Red Lake to be part of $ 6.6 million electric vehicle project
[ad_1] “This is a great example of direct federal spending on new infrastructure in underserved communities,” Native Sun executive director Bob Blake said in a statement. “Native Sun and our partners hope to see more projects like this replicated across the country with more tribal communities and reserves. “ The DOE has awarded $ 200 […]