Shhhh! You can’t say that shit out loud! They’re PERFECTION personified! To keep the deceit going you’ll hear “Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!”

Fishing Platforms and Cascade Locks

Once again we’re on the Columbia River, about forty miles east of Portland, Oregon. These wooden structures, from which indigenous folks harvest salmon, are traditional, with the sites being handed down through families (source). The two platforms pictured here are attached to the Cascade Lock, which date to 1896. The Bridge of the Gods can be seen in the distance, second picture.

Two images by Richard Koenig; taken March 21st 2023.

Mixtec indigenous people take part in the Day of the Dead celebrations in Guerrero, Mexico. Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos), a religious holiday combining the death veneration rituals of Pre-Hispanic cultures with the Catholic practice, is widely celebrated throughout all of Mexico. Based on the belief that the souls of the departed may come back to this world on that day, people gather together while either praying or joyfully eating, drinking, and playing music, to remember friends or family members who have died and to support their souls on the spiritual journey. - Copyright © 2022 Jan Sochor Photography

Some of the world’s biggest mining companies have withdrawn requests to research and extract minerals on Indigenous land in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, and have repudiated Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s efforts to legalize mining activity in the areas. The Brazilian Mining Association (Ibram), which represents around 130 companies, conducted an internal survey of its members earlier this year, according to Raul Jungmann, its president. For the first time in decades, none of the companies have current research or mining applications for gold, tin, nickel, iron and other ores in Indigenous areas, he said. The collective retreat comes as Bolsonaro insists Indigenous territories contain mineral resources vital to bringing prosperity to both the nation and native peoples. Brazil’s Constitution states that mining can only take place on Indigenous lands after getting informed consent and under laws that regulate the activity. More than three decades later, such legislation still hasn’t been approved. Source: AP News (link in bio) #Brazil #sustainability #ecosystem #indigenouspeople https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd5uw5aLdJE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Biawacheeitchish, the legendary "Woman Chief" was a warrior & leader who had several wives.

Woman Chief was kind of a big deal, ranking third on the Crow's Council of Chiefs. She lead for possibly 20 years before being assassinated around 1858.

She also had stories written about her by Europeans, but these are mostly-to-wholly sensational fictions and don't reflect her actual life.

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*100Days100Women information is taken from sources on the internet and in my personal library. Though I research each drawing, some artistic liberties are taken with dress and props. History is something I love, but I am not an historian, but an artist attempting to bring forgotten history to the fore, and to pique your curiosity for more info! I encourage everyone to find out more about these amazing women!

The Taino people, an indigenous group of the Caribbean, held a rich and vibrant culture long before the arrival of European settlers. With roots in the Greater Antilles and the Bahamas, the Taino are known for their skilled craftsmanship, intricate art, and a deep connection to the natural world. Unfortunately, their history is marked by the impact of colonization, but their legacy persists through archaeological discoveries and the cultural influences they left on the Caribbean region. The Taino are a testament to the diverse and resilient cultures that have shaped the history of the Americas.

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Yesterday, today, & every day we honor & acknowledge the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, who's lands the Bay Area is built on. We must continue to support communities who are still with us today. Find an organization in your territory to support. Here in the Bay Area, we can all do our part to help return Indigenous land to Indigenous people in our region by supporting the Suumi Land Tax. Learn More Here: sogoreate-landtrust.org #indigenouspeoplesday #indigenouspeople #OhloneLand #Ohlone #Native #Indigenous #indigenousart #FuckChristopherColumbus (at Ohlone Territory) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjlObpSJMS_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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FOR SALE This one is called CONNECTIONS. It is about our connection to country. The rainforests, deserts, rivers and oceans. We are all connected through country. Framed and sealed 50 x 60 acrylic on stretched canvas. Please message me if you are interested in purchasing. 🖤 💛 ❤️ 🖤 💛 ❤️ #indigenousart #indigenous #indigenousartist #art #dotpainting #firstnations #indigenouswomen #aboriginalart #warragamy #indigenouspeople #indigenousculture #contemparyart #contemparyindigenousart #indigenouspride #handmade #aboriginal #artist #aboriginalartist #indigenousland #australia #australian #alwayswasalwayswillbe #intuition #intuitiveart #buylocal #buyaustralian #paintpouring (at Bundjalung Country) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqK2yebBbHL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#Repost @artisticallylit ・・・ In 1776, colonizers began to celebrate THEIR independence on stolen land and used African people to build up THEIR country…. This was the birth of systemic racism in America… How could July 4th be a celebration of FREEDOM? . . . . . . . . . . . . #independenceday #july4th #cancelled #juneteenth #african #africanamerican #indigenous #indigenouspeoplesday #indigenouspeople #native #nativeamericans #america #blacklivesmatter #justice #ancestors #freedom #blackart #blackartists #procreate #procreateart #racism #racisminamerica #stopracism #systemicracism https://www.instagram.com/p/CfUlrr7P2As/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

ℕ𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕧𝕖 𝔸𝕞𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕔𝕒𝕟 ℍ𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕥𝕒𝕘𝕖 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕥𝕙. Posted @withrepost • @live.from.the.rez.podcast During news coverage on, ABC reporter Kyra Phillips referred to Indigenous people as “𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀” on national television on Thursday. ✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 we can survive any apocalypse. • • • • #decolonize #skoden #twospirit #haudenosaunee #nativeamericanheritagemonth #indigenous #indigenouspeople #rez #nativeamericanart #nativehumor #powwow #nativehoop #indigenouscreatures #mercilessindiansavages #reservationdogs https://www.instagram.com/p/CkniL3fOTZA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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International Day of the World’s Indigenous People

Every year on August 9th, the International Day of the World's Indigenous People is marked to promote awareness of and protect the rights of the indigenous peoples around the world. This celebration also honours indigenous people's accomplishments and contributions to global issues like environmental preservation. The United Nations General Assembly declared it for the first time in December 1994, on the anniversary of the first gathering of the Working Group on Indigenous Populations of the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in 1982.

Every year, it is organised around a particular theme, and this year's theme is "The Role of Indigenous Women in the Preservation and Transmission of Traditional Knowledge."

The world's indigenous communities are honoured on August 9 as part of the International Day of the World's Indigenous People. It is well known that these communities each have their own distinctive set of languages, customs, cultures, and institutional systems. The unique connection and bond many indigenous peoples have with nature has also contributed to the protection of the environment as a whole.

On the other hand, numerous indigenous groups experience challenges as a result of a central government's hidden and overt attempts to regulate their lives. Instead of ensuring their peaceful and harmonious lives, this has led to the violation of indigenous people's rights.

Let's celebrate this day, spread the word about it, and do our part to protect the world's indigenous people.

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Happy Cinco De Mayo! While we are sipping our margaritas and eating out delicious Mexican cuisine, let’s remember that today is also National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, & 2 Spirit (MMIW / MMIWG / MMIWG2S). Keep reading for statistics and ways you can help! 🪶Indigenous Women (girls +) murdered 10x higher than all other ethnicities. 🌙Murder is the 3rd leading cause of death for Indigenous Women (Centers for Disease Control). 🪶More than 4 out of 5 Indigenous Women have experienced violence (84.3%) (National Institute of Justice Report). 🌙More than half Indigenous Women experience sexual violence (56.1%). 🪶More than half Indigenous Women have been physically abused by their intimate partners (55.5 percent). 🌙Murder rate of Indigenous Women is 3xs higher than Anglo-American women. So, how can you help? 1. Safely attend an event, candle light vigil, or prayer circle in your local community. 2. Support MMIWG2S pages, resources, and communities. I will tag some at the end of this post! 3. Share and save this number/info StrongHearts Native Helpline's online Chat Advocacy and Helpline (1-844-7NATIVE) for domestic violence and dating violence. 4. Support native women and business. 5. All proceeds from my MMIW merch go to the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women. You can find the link in my bio or go to TheShanaLeigh.com (no pressure) Pages to follow: @rising_hearts @akmwrc @strongheartsdv National Indigenous Women's Resource Center @niwrc @csvanw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #mmiwg #mmiw #nomorestolensisters #indigenouspeoplesday #mmiwg2s #mmiwg #indigenous #indigenouspeople #nativewomen #nativewoman #mua #spreadawareness #nativeartist #mmiwgt2s #community #sis2020 #sisters #inlovingmemory #wewillnotbesilenced #wewillnotforget #wewillnotbeerased #indigenouswomen #indigenouswoman #indigenouspride #cherokee #cherokeenation #native #nativeamerican https://www.instagram.com/p/CdLc7YaKdlv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=