This Week from Indian Country Today

Sting shows support for Kayapo people
The rock star Sting and Kayapo leader Raoni Metyktire first came together to protest the building of a hydroelectric dam in Brazil in 1989; more than 20 years later they are staging a similar battle. Read more »

Headlines

Indian tribes buy back thousands of acres of land
Broken connection
NIGC: Hogen’s out, Skibine’s in
Suit seeks to overturn Tongass roadless exemption
Indian country jails report released
‘It’s a proud day for the Samish’
White House update on tribal consultation
Tribes receive $32 million for public transportation
Abandoned mine land grants available to tribes
No lightning-fast tribal energy progress
Eagle feather issue moves one step closer to resolution
Ancient Miwok harvested salt
A stimulating year
Agencies are challenged to reflect current Indian country needs
Glen Cove burial site slated for development
Indian health bill on brink of passage
Geothermal Potential
Importance of partnerships focus of symposium
Collegiate Church issues apology to Lenape people
Louisiana Indian village holds out against plea to move
South Dakota inmate group wants tobacco ban lifted
El Niño poses threat to West Coast oaks, tribal cultures
Panel explored myths vs. evidence of Indian gaming
Army still threatens sacred site

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Opinion

d’Errico: Traditional knowledge is science

We sometimes hear that science is different from traditional knowledge. Typically someone criticizing a traditional worldview says this. From what I’ve seen, most traditionalists don’t put much effort into criticizing science. Some of them even encourage science as a partner with traditional knowledge. One of the best books in this genre is A. Oscar Kawagley, “A Yupiaq Worldview: A Pathway to Ecology and Spirit.” Read more »

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