The University of Arizona Native Nations Institute launched this in September 2012, the free Indigenous Governance Database (IGD) features online educational and informational resources on tribal self-governance and tribal policy reform that foster Native nation building, promote tribal sovereignty, disseminate Indigenous data, Disseminate Indigenous data, and encourage tribal leadership development.
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) was adopted by the General Assembly on Thursday, 13 September 2007, by a majority of 144 states in favour, 4 votes against (Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States) and 11 abstentions (Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burundi, Colombia, Georgia, Kenya, Nigeria, Russian Federation, Samoa and Ukraine)
U.S. Department of the Interior: Indian Affairs: This page will help you trace your American Indian or Alaska Native ancestry and provide you with information about tribal services, tribal contacts, and genealogical research. Some frequently asked and common ancestral search questions will also be answered within this page.
Native Land Digital strives to create and foster conversations about the history of colonialism, Indigenous ways of knowing, and settler-Indigenous relations, through educational resources such as our map and Territory Acknowledgement Guide.
What is Indigenous Peoples' Day?
Indigenous Peoples Day is a holiday that celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of indigenous peoples. It is observed annually on the second Monday of October, coinciding with Columbus Day in the United States. The holiday was first proposed in 1977 by a delegation of Native nations to the United Nations, and it has since been adopted by various cities and states across the country.
The idea behind Indigenous Peoples Day is to recognize and honor the indigenous peoples who inhabited the Americas long before Columbus arrived. It is a day to celebrate their resilience, their traditions, and their ongoing contributions to society. The holiday also serves as a reminder of the legacy of colonization and the ongoing struggles of indigenous communities.
Many cities and states that have adopted Indigenous Peoples Day have also taken steps to acknowledge and address the harms of colonization. This includes efforts to recognize the land and sovereignty of indigenous peoples, to promote indigenous language and culture, and to address issues such as environmental racism and the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on indigenous communities.
Overall, Indigenous Peoples Day is an important opportunity to celebrate and honor the history, culture, and contributions of indigenous peoples, while also acknowledging the ongoing struggles they face. It is a day to learn, reflect, and take action to support indigenous communities and work towards a more just and equitable society.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College is located on the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary lands of the Akimel O’Odham, who have honored and cared for this landscape for millennia. The Akimel O’Odham share their land with their allies, the Pee-Posh in the Gila River Indian Community. Their Traditional Knowledges have allowed them to live bountifully in, and harmoniously with, the Sonoran desert. CGCC thanks the original caretakers of the land and pledges to continue to partner with the Gila River Indian Community, and other Indigenous peoples, to build and sustain ethical relationships with the Indigenous peoples and the land on which our work takes place. CGCC recognizes their knowledge and their right to self-determination and sovereignty as Indigenous Nations, and acknowledges the strength of the plurality of Arizona, with 22 federally recognized tribes.