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In many Indigenous cultures, a solar eclipse is more than a spectacle. It’s for honoring tradition
1 year, 2 months ago

In many Indigenous cultures, a solar eclipse is more than a spectacle. It’s for honoring tradition

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — For a few hours, Krystal Curley and her Indigenous women’s work group took over a college auditorium to share traditional Navajo practices regarding this weekend’s highly anticipated solar eclipse. “There’s so many things we’re not supposed to do as Diné people compared to other tribes, where it’s OK for them to look at the eclipse or be out …

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For Indigenous people, solar eclipse often about reverence and tradition, not revelry
1 year, 2 months ago

For Indigenous people, solar eclipse often about reverence and tradition, not revelry

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “There’s so many things we’re not supposed to do …

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The boyfriend of a Navajo woman has been convicted of fatally shooting her in emblematic case
1 year, 2 months ago

The boyfriend of a Navajo woman has been convicted of fatally shooting her in emblematic case

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The boyfriend of a Navajo woman whose case became emblematic of an international movement launched to draw attention to an epidemic of missing and slain Indigenous women has been convicted of first-degree murder in her death. It’s so unusual for these cases to get to trial, and then to get convictions.” The Albuquerque-based attorney said she was especially …

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Bill Richardson, a former governor and UN ambassador who worked to free detained Americans, dies
1 year, 3 months ago

Bill Richardson, a former governor and UN ambassador who worked to free detained Americans, dies

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Bill Richardson, a two-term Democratic governor of New Mexico and an American ambassador to the United Nations who dedicated his post-political career to working to secure the release of Americans detained by foreign adversaries, has died. “So is the profound gratitude that countless families feel today for the former governor who helped reunite them with their loved ones.” …

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Only Native American on federal death row executed
4 years, 3 months ago

Only Native American on federal death row executed

Associated Press  

— The only Native American on federal death row was put to death Wednesday, despite objections from many Navajo leaders who had urged President Donald Trump to halt the execution on the grounds it would violate tribal culture and sovereignty. Asked by a prison official if he had any last words for victims’ family members and other witnesses behind glass …

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US to execute only Native American on federal death row
4 years, 3 months ago

US to execute only Native American on federal death row

Al Jazeera  

A total of 16 Native Americans have been executed by eight states since 1976, groups tracking capital punishment say. The United States is set to execute Lezmond Mitchell, a convicted murderer and the only Native American on federal death row, on Wednesday, despite opposition from the Navajo Nation, which says the government is infringing tribal sovereignty. The Death Penalty Information …

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