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Activist, writer, researcher, addicted to sharing information and facts.

Asserting Indigenous Sovereignty

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My prayers are being answered as Indigenous peoples in the lands called Canada and the United States are asserting their authority. It has long been clear to me that fossil fueled capitalism, which is responsible for the deepening environmental chaos, will not voluntarily stop the rape of Mother Earth.

There were numerous Indigenous led events related to Indigenous Peoples’ Day. My friends in Des Moines, Iowa, have a message related to Christopher Columbus.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Des Moines, Iowa

Indigenous people led, and many were arrested at events related to People Vs Fossil Fuels events last week.
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Indigenous leaders released the following statement.

We will no longer allow the U.S. government to separate us from our relationship to the sacred knowledge of Mother Earth and all who depend on her. Her songs have no end, so we must continue the unfinished work of our ancestors who have walked on…

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Linger

Everything has been said before, but since nobody listens we have to keep going back and beginning all over again.

Andre Gide

De malinha pronta

Everything has been said before, but since nobody listens we have to keep going back and beginning all over again.

André Gide

One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time.

André Gide

Photos : Filipa Moreira da Cruz

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Wondering Wednesdays, Baby Floors, Chapter 6 section I

Context, Thought, and Learning: ShiraDest Offers Project Do Better

This post is the rough draft of  Chapter 6, section I, for my non-fiction WiP, Baby Floors.  

Putting a floor on poverty so that each and every baby born can have a safe childhood.

( Chapter 6 Introduction was last week):

   (This series began in March, if you have time to read the fuller explanation…)

Once again, by way of disclaimer, the overall goal is now to explain why we need both equ. + justice, & why in 4 phases.  This chapter is part of showing what Phases I-IV could look like as potential roadmap for a fully inclusive society for all of us.  This vision is laid out in the hope that All HumanKind  will eventually have each person’s basic needs  met, without taking anything from anyone, and without violence, intimidation, nor coercion of any kind. 

Chapter 6 section I:

Chapter 6, section I:

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Living in an Eco Village and Living Sustainably

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People who want to be closer to nature, growing their own food and living sustainably

Reduce their impact on the planet and live with others who like living comfortably

Life for the people who are living in eco-villages seem to be so relaxing

They leave the hustle and bustle behind because it is so taxing

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Building homes in these Eco Villages can cost less it seems

As people help each other a lot, they all make a plan to become a team

Living off the grid and eating organic food is not for everyone

But there are people who retire and think living like this is a good decision

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Some of them are tired of the long drive to go home after work

And maybe they had a boss who would always act like a jerk

They…

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