A great Report from Demeocracy Now, Amy Goodman and Winona LaDuke
“Not Having It”: Winona LaDuke on Mass Protest by Water Protectors to Halt Line 3 Pipeline in Minnesota
In the largest act of civil disobedience to date to halt the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline, more than 100 water protectors led by Indigenous women have been arrested in Minnesota.
Line 3: protests over pipeline through tribal lands spark clashes and mass arrests
Environmental protesters and Native American tribes have joined together to try to block construction efforts that would expand and repair a controversial pipeline called Line 3, which would carry hundreds of thousands of barrels of oil through tribal lands and fragile watersheds in northern Minnesota.
Developer Abandons Keystone XL Pipeline Project, Ending Decade-Long Battle
The company behind the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline said Wednesday it’s officially terminating the project. TC Energy already had suspended construction in January when President Biden revoked a key cross-border presidential permit. The announcement ends a more than decade-long battle that came to signify the debate over whether fossil fuels should be left in the ground to address climate change.
Saul Arbess, 82, said when the officers saw more than 100 seniors marching up the road, they just rolled up their police tape that marks the exclusion zone at Road 2000 and left.
Alison Acker, 92, was there on Tuesday, as she had been in Clayoquot Sound during the famed War in the Woods in the early 1990s. She was arrested there and was prepared to be arrested now.
Seniors overwhelm RCMP barrier past Fairy Creek blockade – Terrace Standard
Seniors went to Fairy Creek to relieve young people who have been protesting logging in the area. (Submitted/Marnie Recker) About 100 elderly hikers swarmed the RCMP exclusion zone, no arrests were made A gang of seniors marched on logging roads in Fairy Creek on Tuesday (May 25) and said they completely overwhelmed the few RCMP officers who were there holding an exclusion zone.
Hughes says the money will be sent to the Indigenous land defenders to be used for legal aid and “costs associated with healing from RCMP violence.”
Fundraiser for arrested Vancouver Island logging protesters tops $18K – Goldstream News Gazette
The Waterfall camp at Fairy Creek, shown here May 22. (Contributed/Rainforest Flying Squad) The protest camps have been broken up by RCMP over the last week, 53 arrested READ MORE: Arrests resume at logging protest camps on Vancouver Island A fundraiser for people who have been arrested for protesting old-growth logging over the last week has topped $18,000 since it was started on Sunday.
June 8-12 2021
The International Indigenous Music Summit (IIMS) is the only global event dedicated to creating awareness, sharing resources, and building opportunities for the Indigenous music community.
The International Indigenos Music Summit is the only global event that provides a unique space for Indigenous artists to discuss, exchange, and share and connect with one another, in a culturally sensitive and appropriate space directed at building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships between artists and industry professionals.
Participants and collaborators include creators, event organizers, presenters, key knowledge holders from the arts sector, and cultural connectors from many parts of the world. An elder advisory committee has foundational input on thematic material, organization, and execution. IIMS embeds international buyers as delegates, selecting cultural connectors within regions that represent particular opportunity for Canadian based Indigenous artists.
IllumiNative, a nonprofit initiative designed to increase the visibility of – and challenge the negative narrative about – Native Nations and peoples in American society, posted on Facebook Saturday evening that said
“Finally, CNN has taken the correct action to #RemoveRick after his racist comments that whitewashed history and Native American’s contributions to US society. News organizations must take quick and decisive action to combat racism and white supremacy.
After Making Racist Statement about Native Americans, Rick Santorum Fired by CNN
ATLANTA – CNN has fired Rick Santorum, its conservative senior political correspondent, almost a month after the former Pennsylvania U.S. senator and twice-failed presidential candidate made disparaging comments about Native Americans during an event on April 23 at a Young America’s Foundation event.
Enbridge, the Canadian energy company behind Line 3, claims it is merely replacing a 60-year-old pipeline that is likely to corrode and leak if it isn’t updated. But opponents see the plan as an expansion of it, because it will carry twice the amount of oil. Houska says Line 3 violates Anishinaabe rights granted under the 1837 White Pine Treaty by endangering wild rice, a plant unique to the region and sacred to her tribe. The pipeline faces legal challenges from tribes, environmental groups, and even the Minnesota Department of Commerce, all of which say the environmental risks far exceed the need for additional oil.
A pipeline is threatening their homeland. Indigenous women are fighting back.
Tara Houska is no amateur when it comes to pipeline resistance. The attorney and member of the Couchiching First Nation set up camp at Standing Rock and stood with Dakota Access Pipeline demonstrators for six months, providing legal aid to anyone facing charges.
Press Release from The Halluci Nation and video for the new single + a new album in July
As many of you have noticed already, we have begun a new chapter for the group and reintroduced ourselves as The Halluci Nation. Our decision to re-name came after long deliberation and reflection on the values behind our group and we chose it to reflect the evolution of our music and our mission as artists. This new name is inspired by our dear late friend and collaborator John Trudell; he coined the expression to describe the global community who remember at their core what it means to be human, and live life in line with Indigenous values. We are thankful for the initial positive response from the community as we’ve begun this transition and we hope you’ll continue to follow along as we move forward, and close this cycle upon opening the next.
Tunes From Turtle Island_2021.20
17th May – 23rd May
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B-Side Players – Free To Be
Chhoti Maa & Diogandih – Cinco Anos
Mike Paul – Ashinetau
Celeigh Cardinal & Martin Kerr – Set Yourself Free
Larry K Interview – Brandon Baker
Electric Religious – Catherine
Ocean Harvest – Wayfinder
Nadjiwan – Solar
Shauna Seeteenak – Hopeless
EarthChild & CJay GRiZ – Neechie Drip
Classic Roots & Voimaa – City Lights
Jayli Wolf – Hush
LakotaBourne – Rise Of The Ohitika
Broadcast on FM by Resonance (UK), radio AGORA (AT) , Radio Freequenns (AT), Radio Onde Furlane (I) – and as a podcast from Pantheon Podcasts every Friday. Google Podcasts, iTunes, Deezer, Stitcher, iHearRadio, Megaphone.
Amazing range of artists and acts in the Indigenous music awards. The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival (SSIF) is a multi-disciplinary arts festival that brings together Indigenous artists, performers, educators, students, and community members to share knowledge and celebrate Canada’s diverse Indigenous cultures. This year, virtual programming includes The SSIMAs a new national Indigenous music awards program; Education Days bringing together thousands of students and hundreds of teachers online; streamed performances; interactive family activities; arts and crafts, culinary and cultural workshops with make-at-home DIY kits delivered to registered participants; an International Competition Social Distance Pow Wow. from June 1st till the 21st
2021 NOMINEES – Summer Solstice Festivals
The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival (SSIF) helps Canadians of all walks of life to recognize the enormous contributions that Inuit, First Nations and Métis peoples have made to Canada.
The indigenous rapper and hiphop artist Hellnback needs a little help
Hellnback’s Kidney Journey, organized by Lisa Muswagon
https://gofund.me/427d6bae Tansi, my name is Lisa Muswagon a member of the Pimicikamak Cree Nation. My husband’s name is Karmen Omeasoo who is also artist Hellnback from Samson Cree Nation in Maskwacis Alberta. We each have a son: D’Angelo, Daysin and together 4 daughters: Jayla, Jaylin, Charlee and Carlee.
Tunes From Turtle Island_2021.19
10th May – 16th May
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Ki~Earth Spirit & G Precious – Children OF The Sun
Calling All Captains – Chasing Ghosts
Ava Rose Johnson – Theres A Boy
Joy Harjo – No More Pipeline Blues (On This Land Where We Belong)
Dallas Arcand – We Can Go
Rellik – Linger In The Moment
Nelson Little – Nickel Mine
Bob Fantuzzo – Native Roots of Jazz: Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington Orchestra – Tuttie for Cootie 1963
Duke Ellington Orchestra – Jeep’s Blues 1956
Duke Ellington with Ivie Anderson – It Dont Mean A Thing (If It Aint Got That Swing) 1932
CHANCES – Little Chaos
Artson & Quese IMC – One Song
Connor Chee – Horny Toad
Missy Knott – Corrigan Hill
Crystal Shawanda – When It Comes To Love
Broadcast on FM by Resonance (UK), radio AGORA (AT) , Radio Freequenns (AT), Radio Onde Furlane (I) – and as a podcast from Pantheon Podcasts every Friday. Google Podcasts, iTunes, Deezer, Stitcher, iHearRadio, Megaphone.
From this Sunday Tunes From Turtle Island can now be heard on the Catalonian English language streaming station TopCat Radio. Every Sunday at 9am and will repeat on Thursdays at 6pm (GMT/UCT +2)
TopCat Radio
aka NormanJ Singer-songwriter, radio producer, broadcaster and author. Born 28 December 1949 in Salford, Lancashire. At the age of 16 he formed The Normans – a guitar-vocal duo with friend, Norman Green. The duo made appearances at over 100 northern clubs (chauffeured by Jay’s dad, Arnold) before disbanding.
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