Foster youth tell Alaska lawmakers instability and lost supports hinder education, cultural ties and sibling connections About 20 current and former foster youth told lawmakers at a lunch-and-learn hosted by Representative Andrew Gray that placement moves, lost student supports and separation from siblings undermine education and cultural continuity; they urged policies ensuring sibling-first placement, stable adult supports and clearer transition services.

Foster youth in Alaska are speaking out about how instability, lost supports, and sibling separation are crippling their education and cultural ties.

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#AK #CulturalContinuity #CitizenPortal #EducationSupports #YouthEmpowerment #AlaskaFosterYouth

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#ContemporaryPortraiture #GenerationalDialogue #FigurativeAbstraction #CulturalContinuity #LAContemporaryArt

Black history lives in the stories we tell, the spaces we create, and the futures we imagine together.

Celebrate Black History Month 2026!

#skene #skenepub #BlackHistoryMonth #CulturalContinuity #CreativeCommunity

Ganges To Pacific: SoCal Devotees Gather For Chhath Festival In Newport Beach - IndiaWest News Ganges To Pacific: SoCal Devotees Gather For Chhath Festival In Newport Beach.

Ganges To Pacific: SoCal Devotees Gather For Chhath Festival In Newport Beach

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#GangesToPacific #ChhathFestivalSoCal #SoCalDevotees #SuryaDevWorship #ChhathiMaiyaRituals #CulturalContinuity #NewportBeachUpdates #CommunityCelebration #SunGodRitual

Douglas County intern urges formal tribal partnerships, advisory board and support for Indigenous food enterprises A Douglas County food systems intern presented findings from interviews with Kansas tribes and recommended formalizing county–tribal collaboration, supporting tribally led food businesses, and creating a tribal advisory body to guide food-system planning and resource access.

A Douglas County intern is advocating for stronger partnerships with Kansas tribes to enhance Indigenous food sovereignty and community well-being through collaborative food systems.

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#KS #CommunityCollaboration #CitizenPortal #FoodSovereignty #CulturalContinuity #KansasTribes

Lahaina Community Land Trust says it will buy land back, prioritize long‑term residents and cultural practitioners Autumn Ness, executive director of the Lahaina Community Land Trust, described a post‑fire strategy to keep residents in place by acquiring parcels, preventing investor purchases, and using ground‑lease/deed‑restriction tools. The CLT reported early acquisitions and an insurance‑gap program to help families rebuild while keeping title in community‑

The Lahaina Community Land Trust is on a mission to reclaim land for residents, ensuring community control over homes and preventing investor takeovers.

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#MissoulaMissoulaCounty #MT #CitizenPortal #LandAcquisition #CommunityControl #CulturalContinuity #LahainaCommunity

🏡 IMSPARK: Communities That Never Lose Their Home🏡 Social justice, Digital Equity, Poverty, Accessible Technology, Marginalized communities, Pacific, COFA, Veterans, Low-Income, Affordable housing

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🏡 IMSPARK: Communities That Never Lose Their Home🏡

#CulturalContinuity, #EvictionInequity, #HousingJustice, #IMSPARK, #PacificHousing, #PacificResilience

🧠 IMSPARK: A Lithium Shield Against Alzheimer’s Disease🧠 Social justice, Digital Equity, Poverty, Accessible Technology, Marginalized communities, Pacific, COFA, Veterans, Low-Income, Affordable housing

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🧠 IMSPARK: A Lithium Shield Against Alzheimer’s Disease🧠

#Alzheimers, #BrainHealth, #CulturalContinuity, #ElderCare, #HealthEquity, #IMSPARK, #LithiumResearch, #PacificHealth

Sacred Codes & Modern Currents - WIOBS Exploring the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern technology, where sacred codes influence digital currents shaping culture

Sacred Codes & Modern Currents wiobs.com/sacred-codes... #SacredCodes #ModernTechnology #CulturalContinuity

Montana Senate Approves Bill to Lift Sunset Clause on Indian Child Welfare Act Montana Senate advances bill to reauthorize and lift sunset clause of Indian Child Welfare Act.

Montana is on the brink of a major win for Indian child welfare as lawmakers push to lift the sunset clause, ensuring lasting protections for vulnerable children.

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#MT #CitizenPortal #ChildProtection #LegislativeReform #CulturalContinuity #MontanaChildWelfare

Seattle Group Focuses on Trauma-Informed Practices for Future Work Participants discuss the importance of trauma-informed approaches in their ongoing efforts.

In a powerful meeting in Montana, participants united to stress the importance of perseverance and trauma-informed practices to uplift Indigenous families, echoing the sentiment, "We're not going anywhere. Baby steps."

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#MT #CitizenPortal #CommunityEngagement #CulturalContinuity

This isn't about convincing anyone of our worth. It's about constructing a future where our identity is restored and our momentum is unstoppable. This is the construction zone, where joy is amplified and unity thrives. 🛠️❤️
#CollectiveMomentum #CulturalContinuity
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New theory suggests we’re all wired to preserve culture - Vital Record The new "cultural continuity" hypothesis says we all try to keep traditions alive—but how we preserve culture, varies greatly.

The new ‘cultural continuity’ hypothesis suggests we all strive to keep traditions alive—but what we preserve and how much varies across cultures. #CulturalContinuity #Traditions #Anthropology vitalrecord.tamu.edu/new-theory-s....

Weaving The Spirit Of A People: Naga Handloom Thriving In Manipur’s Hills - IndiaWest Journal News Weaving The Spirit Of A People: Naga Handloom Thriving In Manipur’s Hills.

Weaving The Spirit Of A People: Naga Handloom Thriving In Manipur’s Hills

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#NagaHandloom #ManipurHills #TamenglongTradition #ZeliangrongWeaving #PhanekCulture #ShawlsOfManipur #LoinLoomCraft #NagaTextiles #CulturalContinuity

Speaker highlights enduring legacy of Catholic Church since ancient times Speaker emphasizes Pope's role as the Church's enduring leader since Jesus to modern times.

Secretary Rubio's visit to the Vatican sheds light on the Catholic Church's remarkable 2000-year legacy and its unwavering influence in today's world.

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#US #CitizenPortal #RomeCatholicChurch #HistoricalLegacy #SpiritualInfluence #CulturalContinuity

Mary Kim Titla honors Markela for cultural achievements in urban setting Mary Kim Titla celebrates Markela's accomplishments and cultural commitment as a role model.

Markela, a standout student from Chandler Unified School District, is being celebrated for her remarkable contributions to her community and heritage, inspiring others with her commitment to cultural identity.

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#AZ #YouthLeadership #CitizenPortal #CulturalContinuity

🌊IMSPARK: Pacific Facing a Silver Tsunami with Resilience🌊 Social justice, Digital Equity, Poverty, Accessible Technology, Marginalized communities, Pacific, COFA, Veterans, Low-Income, Affordable housing

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🌊IMSPARK: Pacific Facing a Silver Tsunami with Resilience🌊

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Federal guidelines refine definition of Indian child custody and tribal court jurisdiction New federal definitions clarify custody rules for Indian children and tribal court processes.

A groundbreaking bill in New Mexico is set to redefine child custody for Native American families, prioritizing tribal customs and aiming to heal historical wounds.

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#NM #ChildCustodyReform #NewMexicoNativeAmericanFamilies #TribalSovereignty #CulturalContinuity #CitizenPortal

Montana Legislature defines terms for Indian child custody and placement 69th Legislature clarifies definitions related to Indian child custody and permanent placement policies.

Montana's Senate Bill 50 is poised to reshape the future of Indian child welfare, emphasizing cultural connections and tribal rights amidst a heated legislative debate.

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#MT #MontanaIndianChildren #ChildWelfareReform #CulturalContinuity #IndigenousRights #CitizenPortal

Writing yard-runes.

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You"ll never guess what that means.*

*irony may occur – many of you will surely guess, some of you already knows

#runes #futhark #ironage #livingthepast #culturalcontinuity