Indigenous warrior women take fight to save ancestral lands to Brazilian capital
More than 5,000 indigenous women have marched through Brazil’s capital to denounce the historic assault on native lands they say is unfolding under the country’s far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro. Female representatives of more than 170 of Brazil’s 300-plus tribes have gathered in Brasília in recent days to oppose highly controversial attempts to strip back indigenous land rights and open their territories to mining operations and agribusiness. On Friday morning those guerreiras (warriors) trooped south from their encampment wearing bright-coloured headdresses made from the feathers of parrots and macaws and clutching banners condemning growing anti-indigenous violence under Bolsonaro’s “genocidal administration”. Two demonstrators clasped an effigy of the embattled Brazilian leader whose presidential sash bore the words: “Fora Bolsonaro!”
25 Stunning Portraits of Black Women in Fantasy Photography
Fantasy photography is a captivating genre. It allows us to get lost in another world—one of ethereal characters, amazing costuming, and breathtaking settings. But if you’ve spent any time admiring these surreal works, you might’ve noticed that they predominantly feature white people. Black women are often left out of the spotlight, even though they, too, are creating stunning images worthy of praise.
Monument to Indigenous Women Will Replace Columbus Statue in Mexico City
A pedestal in the center of Mexico City that once hosted a statue of Christopher Columbus has stood empty since last October. Now, reports Johnny Diaz for the New York Times, a sculpture of an Indigenous woman is set to replace the controversial explorer’s likeness. Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum announced plans for the new statue last Sunday, on Mexico’s Day of the Indigenous Woman.
10 Pics Of People Before And After They Were Asked To Smile (New Pics)
The Dalai Lama said, "A simple smile. That’s the start of opening your heart and being compassionate to others." Smiles have the ability to change one's whole day, and not only to the one that's smiling, but also to those who see a smile. It's just a simple expression, and yet it may be the most powerful, as it's the most positive one.
Canada’s Supreme Court says Native American Richard Desautel has right to hunt in Canada
The ruling in the case of Richard Desautel, a U.S. citizen and member of the Lakes tribe of the Colville Confederated Tribes in Washington state, ended a legal battle that began in 2010 when he shot a cow elk in the Arrow Lakes region of British Columbia. Story continues below advertisement He alerted a conservation officer and was charged with hunting without a license and hunting big game while not a resident of British Columbia. He intended his action to be a test case.
Impressive Portraits Of Indigenous Tribes Photographed By Alexander Khimushin During His 3year Project in Siberia
Currently living in Australia the Russian ethnographic photographer Alexander Khimushin traveled to more than 80 countries where he implemented different projects of photographing vanishing cultures. One of his recent projects is the “World in Faces” where he portrayed indigenous people and their impressive and inspiring traditions. Encountering these people makes his trips more interesting and motivates to new discoveries and projects. Last three years, the photographer devoted to exploring tribes in Siberia, most of which are at the edge of vanishing. In this article, we collected the brightest photos that will take you to Siberia and inspire with the customs and traditions of these people. #1.
How Cultural Anthropologists Redefined Humanity
Not that long ago, Margaret Mead was one of the most widely known intellectuals in America. Her first book, “Coming of Age in Samoa,” published in 1928, when she was twenty-six, was a best-seller, and for the next fifty years she was a progressive voice in national debates about everything from sex and gender to nuclear policy, the environment, and the legalization of marijuana. (She was in favor—and this was in 1969.) She had a monthly column in Redbook that ran for sixteen years and was read by millions. She advised government agencies, testified before Congress, and lectured on all kinds of subjects to all kinds of audiences.
Beautiful Dog Portraits Capture Their Adventures in the Great Outdoors
This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. Many dog owners would agree that there’s no other friend quite like a faithful canine. This includes 21-year-old Czech Republic-based traveler and dog photographer Kristýna Kvapilová who spends her spare time exploring the world with her beautiful 7-year-old Australian Shepherd, Charlie.
There’s a Global Plan to Conserve Nature. Indigenous People Could Lead the Way.
With a million species at risk of extinction, dozens of countries are pushing to protect at least 30 percent of the planet’s land and water by 2030. Their goal is to hammer out a global agreement at negotiations to be held in China later this year, designed to keep intact natural areas like old growth forests and wetlands that nurture biodiversity, store carbon and filter water. But many people who have been protecting nature successfully for generations won’t be deciding on the deal: Indigenous communities and others who have kept room for animals, plants and their habitats, not by fencing off nature, but by making a small living from it. The key to their success, research shows, is not extracting too much. In the Brazilian Amazon, Indigenous people put their bodies on the line to protect native lands threatened by loggers and ranchers. In Canada, a First Nations group created a huge park to block mining.
Pet Pig Grows up with Dogs and Thinks He's Just Like His Canine Crew
As the old saying goes, “a dog is a man’s best friend,” but this pet pig might disagree. Meet Chowder, the 6-year-old Vietnamese potbellied pig who has his own group of unlikely animal friends. The domesticated farm animal lives with five rescue pups—named Rika, Slick, Nya, James, and Bashe—and his human, Shelby Madere, in Southern California. (Altogether, they make up @piggypoo_and_crew.) We know dogs make great pets, but Chowder proves he’s just as lovable and loving as his furry siblings. Pigs are known for being very sociable and intelligent, and this is especially the case for Vietnamese potbellied pigs, who love nothing more than a good cuddle.
This ancient mnemonic technique builds a palace of memory
A lukasa memory board. Courtesy Brooklyn Museum/Wikimedia In Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective novel A Study in Scarlet (1887) we learn that Sherlock Holmes used the most effective memory system known: a memory palace.
Polish Photographer Captures The Unique Beauty Of Local People Of India – Earth Wonders
A Polish photographer has sent the internet wild with her beautiful portraits of locals in India. Magdalena Bagrianow who’s originally from Żoliborz in Warsaw traveled to the South Asian continent to explore the country and discover its traditions. Photographer Magdalena Bagrianow had spent months in India capturing portraits of its people showcasing just how unique and beautiful they are.
