On August 17, 2020, the Trump administration opened the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's 1.5 million-acre Coastal Plain to oil and gas lease sales, possibly by December. This decision, amidst an

On August 17, 2020, the Trump administration opened the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's 1.5 million-acre Coastal Plain to oil and gas lease sales, possibly by December. This decision, amidst an oil glut and climate change concerns, targets the last 5% of America's previously protected Arctic Coastal Plain. It threatens to transform these wild lands into an industrial complex, jeopardizing the Gwich'in Nation's food security, spiritual, and cultural heritage—they call it "the sacred place where life begins." This move also endangers polar bears, the Porcupine Caribou herd, and migratory birds, marking a critical environmental and social justice conflict.

A video features Gwich'in community members from the 2016 Gwich'in Gathering, testifying against this development.

In September 2016, the critical importance of sacred lands, exemplified by the Standing Rock movement, gained significant attention.

This movement underscored the vital link between

In September 2016, the critical importance of sacred lands, exemplified by the Standing Rock movement, gained significant attention.

This movement underscored the vital link between protecting these lands and addressing climate change, emphasizing the need for responsible environmental stewardship.

The Kashia Band of Pomo Indians, a federally recognized tribe also known as the Kashaya Pomo, resides in Sonoma County, California. Their reservation, Stewarts Point Rancheria, is located in

The Kashia Band of Pomo Indians, a federally recognized tribe also known as the Kashaya Pomo, resides in Sonoma County, California. Their reservation, Stewarts Point Rancheria, is located in Stewarts Point.

The tribe's success in securing a private deed and management rights to their ancestral lands may be the first such achievement by a U.S. tribe. For more information, visit [Trust for Public Lands](https://www.tpl.org/our-work/kashia-coastal-reserve).

The 2005 documentary "Trudell" chronicles the life of American Indian activist and poet John Trudell. The film traces his journey from childhood in Omaha, Nebraska, through his leadership in the

The 2005 documentary "Trudell" chronicles the life of American Indian activist and poet John Trudell. The film traces his journey from childhood in Omaha, Nebraska, through his leadership in the American Indian Movement, and his subsequent rebirth as a musician and spoken word poet following the tragic death of his wife in a suspected arson fire. Directed and produced by Heather Rae over more than a decade, "Trudell" aired nationally on PBS's Independent Lens series on April 11, 2006. Notable contributors include Robert Redford, Kris Kristofferson, and Sam Shepard.

Experience John Trudell's music by visiting his first CD, "HeartTaker, Owl Dance Song," on YouTube here.

Cultural Survival has championed Indigenous Peoples' rights since 1972.

The organization supports Indigenous

Cultural Survival has championed Indigenous Peoples' rights since 1972.

The organization supports Indigenous communities' self-determination, cultural preservation, and political resilience.

On April 19, 2018, the UNPFII17 held a press conference titled "Indigenous women defending human rights."

Speakers included Ms. Anne Nuorgam, an expert member of the UN Permanent Forum on

On April 19, 2018, the UNPFII17 held a press conference titled "Indigenous women defending human rights."

Speakers included Ms. Anne Nuorgam, an expert member of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues; Rani Yan Yan, Advisor to the Chakma Circle, Bangladesh; and Ms. Milka Chepkorir Kuto, a human rights activist from Sengwer, Kenya.

Malcolm Fleschner of TYT Network interviews Michael A. Wood Jr. and Ashleigh Jennifer Parker.

Wood, a former Marine and Baltimore Police Officer, became a whistleblower on

Malcolm Fleschner of TYT Network interviews Michael A. Wood Jr. and Ashleigh Jennifer Parker.

Wood, a former Marine and Baltimore Police Officer, became a whistleblower on police violence. He also co-founded Veterans for Standing Rock, an effort to bring veterans to North Dakota to support water protectors. Parker serves as the PR coordinator for Veterans for Standing Rock.

The Standing Rock movement, centered at the O�héthi ŠakówiÅ‹ camp, brought together over 200 indigenous nations and

The Standing Rock movement, centered at the O�héthi ŠakówiÅ‹ camp, brought together over 200 indigenous nations and 6,000 people in unprecedented solidarity. This fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline is crucial for protecting water and asserting indigenous sovereignty against a colonialist state.

On Indigenous People's Day 2016, we stood with #StandingWithStandingRock. Journalist Jonathan Klett, US Representative Candidate Chase Iron Eyes, and Native Organizers Alliance director Judith LeBlanc discuss the critical issues at stake in this vital indigenous rights movement.

Lyla June wrote and performed this song, protesting #NpDAPL.

Motion graphics were created by Danica D'Souza. This

Lyla June wrote and performed this song, protesting #NpDAPL.

Motion graphics were created by Danica D'Souza. This content was published on September 30, 2016.

Published September 27, 2016, by the Laura Flanders Show Channel, this field report documents the Seven Council Fires Community at