When Christina Diego (Nimiipuu/ Diné) selects one pair of earrings from the 90 pairs she’s collected, she’s just choosing to wear something that complements her outfit. But she is aware her choice can also be interpreted as a statement. “I think earrings are definitely a way to decolonize the workplace, and [to] decolonize spaces when you’re outside in community,” she says.
Seattle, Wash.—Savanna’s Act was introduced into the 116th United States Congress yesterday. This legislation seeks to improve the tracking of data for missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives by the Department of Justice (DOJ), standardize law enforcement and justice protocols regarding missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives, improve consultation with tribes, … Continue reading Savanna’s Act dismisses Indians living in urban areas
Bill creates stronger collaboration between Tribes, urban Indian health organizations, and state Olympia, Wash.—A bill that will change the way healthcare funds are invested in tribal and urban Indian health organizations was signed by Governor Jay Inslee Tuesday, May 7. The Washington Indian Health Improvement Act (SB. 5415) will help the state of Washington, Tribes, … Continue reading Governor Inslee signs Washington Indian Health Improvement Act
