"Exclusive: Colombian president Gustavo Petro says oil - not drugs - ‘at the heart of’ US pressure on Venezuela (as in Ukraine)"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h94cehetLKs
#venexuela #ukraine #colombia #PresidentGustavoPetro #isasoares #cnn #usa #trump #drugs #cartels #colonization #empire
New grasslands book out. My review (incl link to where you can order it)
https://astherivergoesby.wordpress.com/2025/11/16/new-grasslands-book-out/
"a great history and introduction to how southeast Australia’s grasslands came to be, how they nurtured (and were nurtured by) the First Nations peoples, how they were an essential resource that lured the colonisers. And how as a result of colonial practices they now are almost destroyed, a rare, endangered, misunderstood and overlooked ecosystem. The book includes a detailed look at some of the dominant, widespread native grass species throughout southeast grasslands, and discusses their potential use in horticulture, landscaping and sustainable agriculture, as well as ecological restoration."
#grasslands #colonialism #colonization #ecologicalrestoration #grasses #Revegetation
The Right Wants to Write Indigenous People Out of US History. We Won’t Let Them.
The Trump administration is reviving the visual language of manifest destiny and weaponizing the US’s founding myths.In 2023 Twin Oaks wrote: "DAY OF MOURNING. For some years Twin Oaks has observed this day of mourning on the day that other Americans celebrate Thanksgiving." I think that other communities may do this also.
#Amerika på timeplanen. Enter: #Colonization. #spel #skule Dette får du ikkje på #Steam....
RE: https://mastodon.social/@Toadlyturtle/115617500489377798
It's become quite clear that on #Mastodon, not much I say will be seen by many
#Genocide #Turkey #Fascism #Colonization #Pilgrims #Puritans #Decolonize #Thanksgiving #Thanksgiving2025 #Indigenous
My wife opened my eyes to a better future where we recognize the #CultureWar is a weapon of the #ClassWar and we come together in #solidarity to tear down the old foundations of #colonization and corporate exploitation.
- wisdom from my excellent friends (this one: a White guy with a White Nationalist father & Black American wife)
The #SiouxChef is Reclaiming North America’s #Indigenous Cuisine
Sean Sherman, co-author of a new cookbook and co-founder of The Sioux Chef, explains why original North American foods and #NativeFoodways are vital to creating a healthy and #SustainableFuture
Sean Sherman
October 18, 2017
Excerpt: "Although hamburgers, pizza, and Coca-Cola are among the foods most often identified as 'American' cuisine, the truth is that over-sugared, over-salted, and fat-laden processed fare does not represent the true American diet. The original American cuisine arose from the vibrant and diverse indigenous cultures that thrived across the North American continent for thousands of years before #colonization.
"My grandparents were among the first generation to be systematically assimilated to 'American”' culture—I heard stories of children kidnapped and sent to boarding schools, their hair cut, their language forbidden. How I wish I had been taught more than the handful of recipes I learned as a child — #wasna (dried meat and berries), #taniga (tripe soup), #bapa (#bison jerky), and #wojape (#chokecherry sauce).
"When I was 13 years old, I began my working in professional kitchens, and by my early 20s, I had become an executive chef. I mastered the art of Italian, French, and Spanish cuisines until, at the height of my career, I knew I wanted to understand why there were so few #NativeAmerican restaurants across the U.S.
"As part of The Sioux Chef, I work with my partner #DanaThompson and a team of 10 chefs, plus a number of indigenous culinary partners across Indian country. Our vision is to create more than a restaurant—it will be a place where we can share our skills, knowledge, and passion, with the goal of spreading our work across the whole of North America. To help us achieve these ends, our new #NāTIFS non-profit will focus primarily on indigenous food education and access. Through NāTIFS, we have created a research-and-development team called the '#IndigenousFoodLab' to further our own research, document our work, and help us become better educators.
"We are also building a replicable model that will place an #IndigenousFoodHub in larger urban areas. The hubs will house a regionally unique indigenous restaurant that will not only make the indigenous foods available to the public, but also serve as a training center to educate students in the preparation, cooking, and preservation of #IndigenousFoods. They will also house education centers that offer classes based on the many curriculums we have been developing to help people identify, understand, and apply the knowledge of indigenous food systems."
Original story:
https://civileats.com/2017/10/18/the-sioux-chef-is-reclaiming-north-americas-indigenous-cuisine/
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/jFFbO
#DecolonizeYourDiet #SolarPunkSunday #TraditionalFoods #TribalFoodSovereignty #NativeAmericanMonth #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NativeAmericanFoodSovereignty #DecolonizeYourDiet #AnimalProducts #BuffaloHarvest #IndigenousFoodSystems
The Enduring Harvest: Reshaping Food Systems on Turtle Island
Posted on November 13, 2025
"On Turtle Island, the land now largely known as North America, traditional food harvesting is far more than a means of sustenance; it is the very bedrock of cultural identity, spiritual connection, and sovereign resilience for Indigenous peoples. For millennia, before the arrival of European colonizers, communities across this vast continent thrived on intricate systems of hunting, fishing, gathering, and agriculture, guided by a profound understanding of the land and its cycles. This #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge (#TEK), passed down through countless generations, represents a sophisticated science of sustainability, reciprocity, and interconnectedness that continues to shape modern efforts to reclaim and revitalize Indigenous foodways.
"The concept of Turtle Island itself is rooted in creation stories shared by many Indigenous nations, where a giant turtle forms the foundation of the world. This narrative underscores an inherent and sacred relationship between people and the land—a relationship that mandates stewardship rather than domination. Traditional harvesting practices are not merely about taking from the land, but about participating in a continuous cycle of giving and receiving, ensuring the health of both the ecosystem and the community.
A Tapestry of Traditional Foods
"Across Turtle Island, the diversity of traditional food systems reflects the continent’s varied ecosystems. In the Pacific Northwest, the #salmon run is not just a seasonal event but the pulse of life itself. Nations like the #NezPerce, #Kwakwakawakw, and #Haida have relied on salmon for thousands of years, developing complex fishing techniques, preservation methods, and ceremonies that honor the fish as a sacred relative.
" 'Salmon is our first food, our medicine, our economy, and our culture,' states a representative from the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission. However, the construction of #dams, #logging, and #IndustrialPollution have severely impacted salmon populations, disrupting a lifeline for these communities. Despite these challenges, nations are actively working on habitat restoration, dam removal advocacy, and culturally informed fisheries management to bring the salmon home.
"On the vast plains, the #bison (or buffalo) was once the lifeblood of nations such as the #Lakota, #Cheyenne, and #Blackfeet. Millions roamed freely, providing not only food but also shelter, tools, and spiritual guidance. Every part of the animal was utilized, embodying a profound respect for its sacrifice.
"European #colonization, driven by a deliberate policy to destroy Indigenous economies and cultures, led to the near extinction of the bison, reducing their numbers from an estimated 30-60 million to a mere few hundred by the late 19th century. Today, through initiatives like the InterTribal Buffalo Council, Indigenous nations are reintroducing bison to tribal lands, a powerful act of cultural and ecological restoration. 'Bringing the buffalo back is bringing our people back,' remarks Ervin Carlson, former president of the InterTribal Buffalo Council. "It’s healing, it’s hope, it’s sovereignty."
Read more (archived version):
https://archive.ph/BLZiA
#SolarPunkSunday #TraditionalFoods #TribalFoodSovereignty #NativeAmericanMonth
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NativeAmericanFoodSovereignty #DecolonizeYourDiet #AnimalProducts #BuffaloHarvest
Frog Lake Massacre (Apr 2, 1885)
On April 2, 1885, a breakaway Cree band under Wandering Spirit killed nine settlers and officials at Frog Lake. The incident, driven by starvation and mistreatment, intensified government response despite not being centrally linked to Riel’s Métis resistance. 🇨🇦 #NorthWestRebellion #FrogLake #Cree #Canada #Colonization
You guys, uh, you okay over there in the Philippines?
https://piefed.social/c/historymemes/p/1501370/you-guys-uh-you-okay-over-there-in-the-philippines
Hey there! I am #writing a #TTRPG #game, and need inspo and references re #mars #colonization and general #spacetravel - but nothing too advanced, happening this century/soon. Thankful for recommendations, and boosts also very welcome :3
Terraforming #Mars toward sustainable #life-supporting ecosystems poses unprecedented challenges.
Extremophilic #microbes, which thrive in Earth’s most extreme environments, offer promising biological strategies for initial Mars #colonization providing tools for resource mobilization and atmospheric engineering.
Experimental evidence on microbial survival in Mars-simulated conditions highlights the ecological roles of extremophilic microbial consortia in biogeochemical cycling.
Thwre is a need to shift focus from single-#species assessments to complex, synergistically interacting microbial communities, which may hold the key to establishing self-sustaining extraterrestrial biospheres.
#astrobiology #terraforming
https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-025-08973-1
Enemy of my enemy
https://piefed.social/c/historymemes/p/1490789/enemy-of-my-enemy
Conquistadora!
https://piefed.social/c/historymemes/p/1488354/conquistadora
Battle of Fort Pitt – Cree Victory (Apr 15, 1885)
On April 15, 1885, Cree fighters led by Big Bear captured Fort Pitt (Saskatchewan), overpowering a small NWMP garrison. The fort was burned and its defenders taken hostage — a rare Indigenous-led victory early in the conflict. 🇨🇦 #NorthWestRebellion #Cree #FortPitt #Canada #Colonization
How #Native communities are reclaiming their food: Films, books and shows to watch
Ashlie D. Stevens, October 14, 2024
Excerpt: "#Gather" director "Sanjay Rawal said that the film was really made for those people taking 'pride in reestablishing the food systems that were, in effect, destroyed by #colonization.' "
Read more:
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/native-communities-reclaiming-food-films-173103256.html
More about "Gather":
https://gather.film/
#SolarPunkSunday #IndigenousFoodSecurity #IndigenousFoodSovereignty #IndigenousFoodSystems #LandBack #Reclaiming #Decolonize
More details emerge of Israel’s ‘brutal’ treatment of Palestinian detainees
Lawyers say Palestinians are being assaulted and deprived of contact with the outside world at the underground facility Rakevet.
Frog Lake Massacre (Apr 2, 1885)
On April 2, 1885, a breakaway Cree band under Wandering Spirit killed nine settlers and officials at Frog Lake. The incident, driven by starvation and mistreatment, intensified government response despite not being centrally linked to Riel’s Métis resistance. 🇨🇦 #NorthWestRebellion #FrogLake #Cree #Canada #Colonization
