Chief Jesse James Swann Jr

Chief Jesse James Swann Jr Chief of the Piscataway Conoy Tribe who descends from Chief Wannas, protector of my people.

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08/10/2026

This is a disgrace!

08/08/2026
MMIW-stop the crimes against our women
07/19/2026

MMIW-stop the crimes against our women

A 31-year-old Covelo woman found shot to death inside a pickup at an illegal cannabis cultivation site has been identified as Josepha Littlewolf Basurto.

07/17/2026

More land grab of tribal lands

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07/16/2026

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An Indigenous community in the Amazon has secured an important legal victory after a lengthy court battle over oil development proposed within territory the community considers ancestral land. For the people involved, the case extended far beyond questions of property or resource extraction. Their forests are home to sacred places, burial sites, hunting and fishing grounds, medicinal plants, and cultural traditions that have been passed from one generation to the next. The ruling has been welcomed by many Indigenous rights and environmental advocates, who view it as an affirmation of the importance of Indigenous participation in decisions affecting their lands and a reminder of the vital role Indigenous stewardship plays in protecting one of the world's most biodiverse regions.

The case also highlights a broader trend across the Amazon, where Indigenous Nations are increasingly turning to the courts to defend their rights, protect their communities, and safeguard ecosystems from large-scale development. Healthy forests support wildlife, store vast amounts of carbon, regulate water cycles, and sustain the cultural knowledge of the people who have cared for these landscapes for centuries. As governments, courts, and communities continue to address these complex issues, many see meaningful consultation, respect for Indigenous rights, and responsible environmental stewardship as essential to protecting both cultural heritage and the future of the Amazon.

07/10/2026

Educate over war

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