Tackling pollution: Scientists try to prove link between Amazon gold mining and disabilities in babies - Sight Magazine RICARDO BRITO, MANUELA ANDREONI and ADRIANO MACHADO report on new research to examine the impacts of mercury contamination...

Tackling pollution: Scientists try to prove link between Amazon gold mining and disabilities in babies. @sightmagazine.bsky.social #Amazon #illegalgoldmining #Indigenouschildren #Munduruku #Brazil #SaiCinza #mercury #mercurycontamination #Fiocruz

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Hunger On the Menu Urban Native families are especially vulnerable to SNAP reductions, threatening food security for thousands of Indigenous American and Alaska Native children nationwide.

The government shutdown isn't just politics. It's a fridge running empty in Native homes. SNAP cuts mean nearly a million Indigenous kids could miss meals this month.

#NativeNews #SNAP #IndigenousChildren #FoodSecurity

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To reflect on the history and ongoing impacts of Canada’s residential school system, where #Indigenouschildren were forcibly taken from their families, subjected to #abuse, and #strippedoftheirlanguages and cultures.

Our Sport, Recreation & Culture grants for #indigenousyouth from our Member Nations open Aug. 18! Motivating #indigenouschildren and youth through sport & recreation improves health and wellness, self-esteem, leadership skills & social connections. #powerofsport #nanaimo Apply now: shorturl.at/x6Q2s

In conjunction with how CANADA mistreated #IndigenousChildren for YEARs ... more of the #UglyTruth of how the #WholeWideWorld has been perpetrating HORRORs ... on both the GIVE+RECEIVE sides-of-the #FenceOfEvil.
All that is IMMORAL ... IS ... CRIMINAL ... thus should be ILLEGAL.

In 2020, in collaboration with member Nations, Bill launched our Foundation to create equitable opportunities for #Indigenouschildren and youth. He is also the co-founder of the Hope and Health movement, & a member of the AFNs’ Chiefs Committee on Child and Family Services and Self-Determination.

JUNE 23, 2821. 1,323 215 KAMLOOPS, BC 184 BRANDON, MB 38 REGINA, SK 751 COWESSESS, SK 35 LESTOCK, SK 180 CARLISLE, PA

#decolonize #lestweforget #indigenouschildren #residentialschools #genocide #grief

“They cannot undo the investigation that brings this dark chapter of our history to light. They cannot undo the relief Native people felt when President Biden apologized on behalf of the United States.” #nativeamerican #Indigenouschildren #indigenouskids #systemicabuseusa

Governor appoints members to new Child Welfare Advisory Council Governor appoints experts to Child Welfare Advisory Council to address abuse and neglect issues

New Mexico is taking a bold step with Senate Bill 458, aiming to transform child welfare by creating a council that prioritizes the voices of those who’ve lived it.

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#NM #ChildProtection #IndigenousChildren #NewMexicoChildWelfare #FosterCareReform #CitizenPortal

That video was intense! #IndigenousChildren

#IndigenousChildren #WhiteAustraliaHasABlackHistory #InstitutionalRacism

A U.S. scientist experimented on Indigenous kids to cure them of trauma. One critic calls it 'bonkers' About a decade ago, a U.S. brainwave scientist got permission to experiment on Canadian Indigenous children in an attempt to cure them of their traumas. The project was supported by the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division after the study received ethics approval from the University of Regina.

A shameful piece of history where Indigenous children were used for experimentation: Inside the brain school #FirstNations #IndigenousChildren #abuse #trauma
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Yellowhead Institute to no longer report on TRC calls to action Canada has been so slow to carry out recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission that an Indigenous-led think tank says it has decided to stop publishing an annual report tracking

'Diminished' hope: Yellowhead Institute to end reports on #TRC calls to action. #CDNPoli #IndigenousChildren #ResidentialSchoolSurvivors www.nationalobserver.com/2023/12/21/n...

I am deeply sorry to the #Indigenous community for the harm that members of my profession have done to you and your people. I am sending you all so much love 🧡 and mourning the loss of your beautiful #indigenouschildren.
#NurseTwitter #HumanRights

'..'the Truth and Reconciliation Commission..final report on #ResidentialSchools..detailed the harsh #mistreatment inflicted on #IndigenousChildren at the institutions, where at least 3,200 children died amid #abuse and #neglect'

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