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ICE custody at Fort Snelling renews Indigenous sovereignty concerns

Three enrolled Oglala Sioux Tribe members detained by ICE in Minneapolis were transferred to Fort Snelling, a site with painful history of Dakota internment, prompting tribal leaders to call the detentions illegal and press for their release while questioning the legal basis. Advocates say the case reflects a broader pattern of ICE policies that fail to recognize tribal citizenship and sovereignty, linking contemporary detentions to historic Indigenous displacement and colonization.

via dailyastorian.com|

#fort-snelling #ice #immigration

world-news1 year ago•3 min saved

Thousands Rally in New Zealand for Māori Rights Amid Controversial Bill

Tens of thousands of people marched to New Zealand's parliament in Wellington to protest the Treaty Principles Bill, which critics argue undermines Māori rights. The hīkoi, a traditional Māori walk, spanned nine days and culminated in a large demonstration against the bill, which seeks to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi's principles. Although the bill is unlikely to pass due to widespread political opposition, it has sparked significant debate on Indigenous rights under New Zealand's current right-wing government.

via CNN|

#indigenous-issues #maori-rights #new-zealand

indigenous-issues2 years ago•6 min saved

"Paiute Tribe Unearths Tragic Discovery: 12 Children's Bodies Found at Former Utah Boarding School"

The Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah has confirmed that the bodies of 12 children have been found buried at the site of a former Indigenous boarding school in southern Utah. The discovery comes after ground-penetrating radar work was conducted, confirming the tribe's oral histories of children dying at the school. The tribe plans to honor and memorialize the children's suffering through a culturally appropriate interment. The findings highlight the historical abuse and mistreatment of Native American students at boarding schools, and coincide with the U.S. Department of Interior's efforts to investigate and address the abuse of Native students at such institutions.

via Salt Lake Tribune|

#burial-site #healing-and-reconciliation #historical-abuse