Author: Adam DJ Brett
Honoring Tupac Enrique Acosta
UNPFII 23rd Session Side Event Honoring the Life and Legacy of Tupac Enrique Acosta (1952-2023) Tupac dedicated his life to working with Indigenous Nations and Peoples, and Organizations, advocating for the rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Territorial Integrity of Mother Earth. Join us as we remember Tupac and the impact he had on…
2024 UNPFII Relevant Documents
All links are PDFS UNPFII Intervention training Slides – English Comite Global de Mujeres Indigenas – Español Bibliography_UNPFII_2024_EN Events UNPFII Side Events_UNHQ 2024 Other Events As of 9 April 2024 GIPC Agendas EN (PDF) ES (PDF) FR (PDF) RU (PDF) UNPFII Agenda & Program of Work UNPFII-2024-Provisional Agenda UNPFII-2024-Program of Work UNPFII Side Events_UNHQ 2024…
Trump’s Dangerous Rhetoric of Dehumanization
Civilization and personhood are the intellectual bulwarks for the justification of colonization. The colonizer assumes they are made in the image of their God while spreading the message of conquest, civilization and Christianity. The Doctrine of Discovery, a set of 15th-century papal bulls, provides the theological and legal framework for Christian domination. It communicates that…
From Land Theft To Land Back
From Land Theft To Land Back The OAS And The Onondaga Nation Land Rights Action This panel, including Tadodaho Sidney Hill, will review the history of intentional land thefts of Onondaga and Haudenosaunee homelands from the 1780s to the 1820s; the shameful dismissal of the Onondaga’s Land Rights Action in the federal court, which was…
2024 Craft Fair
English , Española , Français , Russian English We invite everyone to visit the Indigenous Peoples Craft Fair on April 17, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the Second Floor of the Church Center of the United Nations (CCUN) located at 777 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017. For Indigenous peoples wishing…
Global Indigenous People’s Caucus 2024
2024 Global Indigenous Peoples Caucus Statement Invitation English, Español, Français, Русский Global Indigenous Peoples Caucus (GIPC) Invitation English Dear Relatives, We invite you to join us on the 13-14 April 2024 from 9:00 AM––3:00 PM on the Second Floor of the Church Center of the United Nations (CCUN) located at 777 United Nations Plaza, New…
Global Indigenous Women’s Caucus 2024
2024 GIWC Caucus Statement Statement Invitation English & Español English Dear Sisters, We invite you to join us on the 12 April 2024 from 9:00 AM––3:00 PM on the Second Floor of the Church Center of the United Nations (CCUN) at 777 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017. We look forward to welcoming each…
The Restore Our Sacred Lake 5K and Haudenosaunee Wooden Stick Festival Weekend September 14th and 15th at Onondaga Lake Park
Restore Our Sacred Lake 5K We follow the Thanksgiving Address by protecting Mother Earth. The eagle has returned to Onondaga Lake for the first time in over 200 years. We invite runners and walkers to come to Onondaga Lake for a day of celebration. This event will raise awareness of the importance of the lake…
Doctrine of Christian Discovery Podcast
We are excited to announce a wonderful new collaborative limited series podcast, The Doctrine of Christian Discovery. This podcast was produced in collaboration with Good Faith Media, Indigenous Values Initiative, Syracuse University, and many other wonderful partners. The podcast provides insights into the historic and important conference, The Religious Origins of White Supremacy: Johnson v. M’Intosh…
The Brilliance of Frank Gehry’s Concert Hall
The Los Angeles concert hall is a stunning example of Gehry’s signature style, which combines organic forms and metallic materials to create dynamic and expressive structures. The building’s exterior is composed of curved and angular panels of stainless steel, which reflect the light and the surrounding environment. The building’s shape evokes the image of a…
The Dance of Light and Shadow in Staircase Design
Staircases are not just a means of connecting different levels of a building. They also express the personality of the architect and the client. Modern staircases can be a statement of elegance and sophistication, a focal point of a space. Let’s explore how modern staircase design can use light and shadow to enhance the aesthetic…
