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Alaska's State Seal: Time for a Refresh?

December 6, 2025

Alaska's state seal is old. It's been around for 70 years. But does it really show what Alaska is all about today? State seals are like a state's logo. They show what's important to the state. You see it on ballots, official papers, and even on the walls of the capitol building. Back in the day, th

science

Uncovering Ancient Secrets: The Pecos River Style Rock Art

December 1, 2025

Deep in the heart of southwest Texas and northern Mexico, a hidden treasure troves of ancient rock art has been waiting to tell its story. These stunning murals, known as the Pecos River Style, were painted by ancient forager societies inside remote limestone rock shelters. What makes these painting

environment

COP30: Big Talks, Small Steps for Our Planet

November 25, 2025

COP30 wrapped up in November 2025 in Belém, Brazil, a city near the Amazon. This yearly meeting brings together countries to talk about climate change and how to fix it. The goal is to keep global warming close to 1. 5°C above pre-industrial levels. But this year, people criticized the event for bei

environment

Merging Minds: How Science and Indigenous Knowledge Can Work Together

November 25, 2025

Science and indigenous knowledge have been around for ages. Science uses experiments and data to understand the world. Indigenous wisdom, on the other hand, comes from living closely with nature and seeing everything as connected. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza is a scientist with indigenous roots. She is d

health

Breaking Barriers: How Alberta Health Services is Embracing Indigenous Traditions in Hospitals

November 20, 2025

In 2023, Alberta Health Services took a big step forward by allowing Indigenous patients to perform their traditional spiritual ceremonies in hospitals. This new policy, called the Patient Access to Indigenous Spiritual Ceremony, was introduced on National Indigenous Peoples' Day. It's a way to make

environment

Amazon Guardians: Indigenous People Fight Back Against Drug Growers

November 16, 2025

Deep in the Amazon, a group of Indigenous people are on a mission. They are the Kakataibo Indigenous Guard. Their job is to find and stop illegal coca plantations on their land. Coca is used to make cocaine. The Guard uses spears, machetes, and even bows and arrows to protect their home. The Amazon

religion

Vatican Gives Back: Indigenous Treasures Find Their Way Home

November 16, 2025

The Vatican has made a big move. They sent back 62 items that belong to Indigenous communities in Canada. This wasn't just a simple return. It was a step towards healing and respect. The items were given to the Canadian Catholic bishops. These bishops will now pass them on to the National Indigenous

environment

Merging Nature and Numbers: How First Nations' Wisdom Can Shape Environmental Accounting

November 16, 2025

First Nations' deep connection to the land offers valuable insights into environmental accounting. The UN's SEEA-EA framework aims to blend environmental and economic data. It organizes ecosystem details, measures services, and tracks changes over time. But how can it better include First Nations' v

environment

Indigenous Voices Lead the Way at COP30

November 15, 2025

Indigenous communities from across South America made a powerful statement at the recent climate talks in Belém, Brazil. This was not just another meeting for them. It was a chance to show the world that they are key players in the fight against climate change. They came from all corners of the con

environment

Protesters Demand Action at Climate Talks

November 13, 2025

In a bold move, indigenous activists disrupted the UN climate conference in Brazil. They stormed the event to push for stronger measures to protect their lands and traditions. The protesters carried signs with messages like \"our forests are not for sale. \" These activists are from the Amazon Basi