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Alex Brown: fighting for the health of Indigenous Australians

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NativeBio Data Consortium @nativebio.bsky.social · 9h

We love promoting Indigenous success and our native relatives all over the world when they find true freedom! “[Poor health has to do with] the clear link between chronic disease & the history of colonisation and systemic racism from which this disadvantage grew." www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

There are stark health differentials between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live 10 years less than the national average—15 years less for thos...

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NativeBio Data Consortium @nativebio.bsky.social · 9h

If you're a data nerd and Indigenous, don't wait! Submit a presentation abstract for USIDSN's April Summit in Tucson, AZ. It was blockbuster in 2024, it portends to be mind-blowing in 2026! Deadline is Oct 30th, 2025. s2.goeshow.com/usidsn/summi...

Abstract Submission

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NativeBio Data Consortium @nativebio.bsky.social · 9h

BioResource rules need to help! "The task now is to ensure that the Treaty doesn’t just become a tool to justify & propel economic exploitation while only including clauses related to IPLCs as tokens of inclusivity by making them guests in their own house." journals.law.harvard.edu/hrj/2023/10/...

Common Heritage of Mankind at the Expense of Indigenous People’s Rights? BBNJ Treaty and Beyond – Harvard Human Rights Journal

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Tales From Aztlantis @talesfromaztlantis.bsky.social · Jul 8

New - Episode 81: How the Hell Did We Get Here | Tlakatekatl critically examines the current political climate in the US, particularly the increased detention of immigrants and connects the rise of authoritarianism to the media’s failure to hold power accountable.
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Episode 81: How the Hell Did We Get Here - Tales From Aztlantis

In this episode, Tlakatekatl critically examines the current political climate in the United States, particularly the increased targeting and detention of immigrants from Central and South America by ...

Episode 82: Ancient Romans & Jews in the Americas? - Tales From Aztlantis

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Tales From Aztlantis @talesfromaztlantis.bsky.social · Jul 22

Episode 82: Ancient Romans & Jews in the Americas? | This episode delves into the mysteries of the Tecaxic Calixtlahuaca head & the Los Lunas Decalogue stone, exploring the myths and realities of ancient artifacts and the need for critical thinking in archaeology. www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...

SummaryIn this episode, we discuss various themes surrounding Chicano and Mesoamerican history, including the impact of ICE raids on communities, the importance of mental health, and the creation of a...

Throwback: Chicano Power! - Tales From Aztlantis

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Tales From Aztlantis @talesfromaztlantis.bsky.social · Jul 31

Throwback: Chicano Power! - August is Chicano Heritage month! To kick off the holidays, we explore the origin and meaning of the word Chicano. Oh, and we basically tell "Chicanglos" (anglified raza) to kiss our nachas (FTPs)! www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...

August is Chicano Heritage month! To kick off the holidays, we explore the origin and meaning of the word Chicano. What does it mean to be a Chicano? Do Mexican Americans who hold right-wing views get...

Episode 85: Kurly's Latinx Adventure! - Tales From Aztlantis

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Tales From Aztlantis @talesfromaztlantis.bsky.social · Sep 3

Episode 85: Kurly's Latinx Adventure - What happens when you invite Kurly Tlapoyawa to give the keynote address at a Latinx conference? Let's find out! www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...

What happens when you invite Kurly Tlapoyawa to give the keynote address at a Latinx conference? Let's find out!

Dispatch: The Chicano Moratorium! - Tales From Aztlantis

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Tales From Aztlantis @talesfromaztlantis.bsky.social · Aug 29

Dispatch: The Chicano Moratorium - Today marks the 55th anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium. In Chicanolandia, this day is marked by commemorations and remembrances. This episode is our humble contribution. Ruben Salazar - Presente! www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...

Today marks the 55th anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium March, a movement of Chicano anti-war activists that built a broad-based coalition of Mexican-American groups to organize opposition to the V...

Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction

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NativeBio Data Consortium @nativebio.bsky.social · 2d

Take a look. NativeBio's mission is to protect all Indigenous resources...human, non-human, man-made, natural, products of irresponsible pollution or new biological interactions due to capital extraction and migration. They all belong to Native peoples. www.thegef.org/what-we-do/t...

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AFN resolution on genomic data sovereignty - GenomeCanada

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NativeBio Data Consortium @nativebio.bsky.social · 2d

First Public News that we are aware of regarding the Assembly of First Nation's decision to challenge the whole country of Canada and their questionable actions around Precision Medicine. genomecanada.ca/afn-resoluti...

Genome Canada welcomes the opportunity to strengthen dialogue and coordination with the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and other Indigenous leaders following the adoption of Resolution #11 at the AFN...

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Joe Yracheta (A ∩ & ∪ Ω) @joseph-yracheta.bsky.social · 3d

Dear TUSOANS (the United States of Americans) this is America. Not just your little (and crumbling) place in it.

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Joe Yracheta (A ∩ & ∪ Ω) @joseph-yracheta.bsky.social · 3d

Indigenous Data Sovereignty is a human right. It represents the future economic viability and political power needed for more basic components of culture, spirituality and land-based occupation/residence to continue unadulterated by the West. Stop labeling Indigenous Professionals as unethical.

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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 3d

'Swear In Adelita Grijalva': Dems Accuse Johnson of Obstruction to Stop Vote on Epstein Files | Common Dreams

The US federal shutdown continues, blocking crucial healthcare funding and preventing the release of Epstein files. Why is House Speaker Mike Johnson delaying the swearing-in of Rep.-elect Adelita Gri...

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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 3d

Media Faces Reckoning After Helping Trump Downplay Project 2025 on Campaign Trail | Common Dreams

"A Trump denial is not a fact." As Trump openly embraces Project 2025, critics are looking back with anger at media outlets that took it at face value when he denied knowing about the Heritage Foundat...

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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 3d

Trump Freezes Billions for Chicago Infrastructure Projects Amid Shutdown | Common Dreams

Illinois leaders condemn Trump's freeze on Chicago infrastructure projects, accusing him of playing politics with funding.

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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 3d

‘People’s Jobs Report’ From Economic Justice Campaigners Shows Harm of GOP Policies | Common Dreams

The US government shutdown has left millions of workers and families devastated by Trump and the GOP's policies. Despite the government shutdown, Unrig Our Economy's "People's Jobs Report" exposes the...

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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 3d

Dozens Arrested as 1,000+ Jews Demand Gaza Ceasefire at Rabbi-Led Yom Kippur Protest in NYC | Common Dreams

Protesters blocked traffic to the Brooklyn Bridge, embodying the ancient Jewish tenets of justice, righteousness, and saving life.