cultural heritage
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The Guardianship That Never Ended: How Colonial Reclassification Trapped the Osage Nation
In 1920, the Osage Nation were among the wealthiest people per capita in the world. By 1925, they were being systematically murdered for their oil money while the federal government watched. This wasn’t a failure of the system—it was the system. And it’s still operating today. What happened to the Osage demonstrates the machinery of Colonial Reclassification…
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Population Y: The Melanesian Ancestors Who Cross the Ocean in Our Blood
These were the original navigators. The star readers. The ocean whisperers. Black and brown tribes who built civilizations before colonization tried to erase us from history. Read more at Livity.Blog
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Ancestral Bridges: Reconnecting to the Intelligence That Never Left
Ancestral Bridges is a movement dedicated to reclaiming ancestral knowledge and identities that colonization attempted to erase. Through art, storytelling, and community, it reconnects individuals with their heritage, emphasizing the wisdom encoded in symbols and traditions across cultures. The initiative honors the resilience and intelligence of ancestors, fostering healing and remembrance.