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Over white, black and yellow backgrounds, the five images describe the call for submissions mentioned in the caption, and the most important part is: "In our next edition of The Magazine, we’ll focus on healthcare. We seek to spotlight disability justice, gender-affirming care, community-based healing practices, access to services, bodily autonomy, and the ways Indigenous communities are redefining what care can and should look like".

Over white, black and yellow backgrounds, the five images describe the call for submissions mentioned in the caption, and the most important part is: "In our next edition of The Magazine, we’ll focus on healthcare. We seek to spotlight disability justice, gender-affirming care, community-based healing practices, access to services, bodily autonomy, and the ways Indigenous communities are redefining what care can and should look like".

Over white, black and yellow backgrounds, the five images describe the call for submissions mentioned in the caption, and the most important part is: "In our next edition of The Magazine, we’ll focus on healthcare. We seek to spotlight disability justice, gender-affirming care, community-based healing practices, access to services, bodily autonomy, and the ways Indigenous communities are redefining what care can and should look like".

📣 Applications close tomorrow! We #HireIndigenous: For the next edition of #TheMagazine, we’re seeking powerful stories on healthcare in Indigenous communities — centering lived experience, equity, and Indigenous-led models of care. Indigenous creators worldwide can apply. Read the guide: t.ly/uL5xq

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Across so-called "Papua New Guinea," ancestral photos remain locked in colonial archives abroad.

In our final feature of The Magazine's Changemakers edition, Lavau Kwalam reflects on reclaiming memory, restoring names, and reimagining Indigenous archives.

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🎥 Parte 1 | En Huallayrcocha, en el mal llamado “Perú”, Mabel, guardiana de conocimientos Quechua, nos muestra cómo se tiñe naturalmente la lana de alpaca.

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🎥 Part 1 | In Huallayrcocha, in the so-called “Peru,” Mabel, a Quechua knowledge keeper, shows us how alpaca wool is naturally dyed using plants, minerals, and ancestral techniques.

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Presidents come and go. Policies shift. But for Indigenous peoples, the systems of control remain. From colonial borders to ICE enforcement, the struggle continues.

Dismantling the system means funding the resistance. Support Indigenous sovereignty and donate: crushingcolonialism.org/donate

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Slide 1: It reads: "The Magazine. Dispatches from our relatives. Beverly Little Thunder: A legacy of love and activism for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities" above a photo portraying Beverly Little Thunder.

Slide 2: On top there is a photo of Beverly Little Thunder, and below a black rectangle on which it reads: "Beverly Little Thunder, a Lakota elder, educator, and Two-Spirit activist, dedicated her life to preserving Indigenous traditions, advocating for gender and spiritual inclusion, and mentoring new generations in the path of cultural pride and healing. We honor her legacy".

Slide 3: On top it reads "It was an honor and a privilege to be her walks beside for 28 years. She made change everyday of her life, and now walks with the ancestors. To say she will be missed is an understatement", a testimony of Pam Alexander, Beverly's wife. Below there is a photo of Beverly Little Thunder and Pam Alexander.

Slide 4: On top there is a photo of Beverly Little Thunder and below it reads: "Beverly Little Thunder, was a cherished part of our community whose wisdom, generosity, and spirit touched each of us and strengthened the work of the Two-Spirit & Native LGBTQ+ Center (2S Center) for Equity", a testimony of Elton Naswood, over a white rectangle.

With heavy hearts, we remember pioneering Lakota Elder Beverly Little Thunder (Standing Rock Sioux Tribe). Her gentle Lakota teachings empowered women, kids, Two-Spirit & Indigenous folks worldwide fostering matriarchal leadership & colonial healing. Honoring her memory in #TheMagazine ➡️ t.ly/6u_Yz

🎥 Part 3 | Our Sámi guide, Anne Maret Buljo from Tromsø Arctic Reindeer explained what colonization in the 19th-20th centuries meant for the Sámi people.

Stay tuned for more & support Indigenous storytelling worldwide: crushingcolonialism.org/donate/

Slide 1: It reads "The Magazine | Dispatches from Our Relatives | Vodún is saving Benin's biodiversity and culture" over a photo of a black man gesturing at the sacred tree of King Kpassè Loko.

Slide 2: It reads: "This place is widely believed to be the birthplace of Voodoo, known by locals as Vodún, an Indigenous spiritual system that honours nature’s elements, from rivers and trees to lightning and wind" above a Benin's canopy photo.

Slide 3: The text reads: “Support our mission | crushingcolonialism.org/subscribe”.

#TheMagazine I #Vodún or #Voodoo: Benin's sacred force saving forests, wildlife & culture from colonial erasure! Priests blend rituals with eco-stewardship for biodiversity & sovereignty.

🕯️🌿 Spirituality as planet's ally—who knew? Read the full story here: t.ly/d05Wc

During #CreatingChange2026, our Founding Executive Director @jendeerinwater.bsky.social addressed the unaliving of Renée Good, reminding us this violence is not new for BIPOC communities—and calling for collective action to stop it.

🎥 Watch the full speech: www.youtube.com/watch?v=649f...

"Global Indigenous News I This is a threat to all of us" Crushing Colonialism's statement during Creating Change 2026" above a group photo of the conference's attendees.

"From January 21 to 25, Crushing Colonialism participated in the Creating Change 2026 conference. Our Founding Executive Director, Jen Deerinwater, was one of the key voices at the event, calling on activists to take action to protect 2SLGBTQIA+ people" between two photos of Jen Deerinwater's presentation and keynote during the conference.

"Crushing Colonialism's team actively participated with presentations, keynotes and a special booth where strong connections with attendees were forged!" above a photo of Crushing Colonialism's staff at our booth with influencer Rayceen Pendarvis.

"Jen Deerinwater, Crushing Colonialism’s Founding Executive Director with Oswin Latimer, Board Member and Treasurer" pose for a photo.

#CreatingChange2026 wrapped on Piscataway Land (aka DC), uniting thousands of 2SLGBTQ+ activists. Thank you The Task Force for this vital space! Watch @jendeerinwater.bsky.social full speech powerful keynote & presentation on Indigenous sovereignty + Two-Spirit & queer liberation 🌈➡️ t.ly/dIFrf

Our Founding Executive Director, @jendeerinwater.bsky.social delivered a powerful keynote at #CreatingChange2026 on Piscataway Land (“Washington, DC”), centering Indigenous sovereignty and Two-Spirit & gender-nonconforming liberation.

🎥 Full speech: www.youtube.com/watch?v=649f...

Slide 1: "The Magazine, Decolonized Beatz. Voices of Change: Nataanii Means on Hip-Hop, Resistance, and Reclaiming Power", above a photo of Nataanii Means rapper.

Slide 2 & 3: Excerpts from the article.

Slide 2 & 3: Excerpts from the article.

Slide 4: The text reads: “Support our mission | crushingcolonialism.org/subscribe”.

#TheMagazine | Nataanii Means, Diné, Omaha & Oglala Lakota rapper, found a voice in hip-hop. Born on a reservation, Nataanii's lyrics tap ancient roots older than modern nations—reviving resistance & pride. Giving voice to the silenced, planting seeds of culture for new generations: t.ly/2oyCD

Our Founding Executive Director, @jendeerinwater.bsky.social, will speak twice at #CreatingChange 2026 on Piscataway Land, "D.C.": Jan 21: Rise of global fascism & its impact on queer & Two-Spirit Indigenous peoples. Jan 22: Keynote on Indigenous sovereignty & #2S liberation. +Visit us at booth 106.

Slide 1: “The Magazine, Decolonized Beatz. Weaving change: Women who can transform through care”, above a photo of Laura Martinez piece of art.

Slide 2 & 3: Excerpts from the article.

Slide 2 & 3: Excerpts from the article.

Slide 4: The text reads: “Support our mission | crushingcolonialism.org/subscribe”

#TheMagazine | Testimonials gathered in the "Tejiendo Cuidados" (Weaving Care) project share the rarely told story of caregiver women sustaining communities' social & political fabric. Through the art of Laura Martínez, these stories are brought to light. Complete story here: t.ly/rNcTl

Not possible since it's open internationally. Applicants can submit the rate they consider fair for their work or according to their local market.

Not possible since it's open internationally. Applicants can submit the rate they consider fair for their work or according to their local market.

Not possible since it's open internationally. Applicants can submit the rate they consider fair for their work or according to their local market.

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🎥 Part 2 | Our Sámi guide Irja Sofie Nyheim from Tromsø Arctic Reindeer showed us how a traditional Sámi dress reveals where a Sámi person is from through its design.

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Slide 1: "The Magazine, Decolonized Beatz. Changing through the arts by Tunji Offiye", above a photo of Chief Nike Davies-Okundaye.

Slide 2 & 3: Excerpts from the article.

Slide 2 & 3: Excerpts from the article.

Slide 4: The text reads: “Support our mission | crushingcolonialism.org/subscribe”

#TheMagazine | Chief Nike Davies-Okundaye empowered >4K women via Yoruba adire workshops. Defying taboos, she reclaims heritage from colonial erasure—exhibiting at Harvard/UN. Her story spotlights art as activism. Stories like this fuel Africa's creative revival. Complete story here: t.ly/9iNyg

Over a white and black backgrounds, the five images describe the reminder for the call for submissions mentioned in the caption.

Over a white and black backgrounds, the five images describe the reminder for the call for submissions mentioned in the caption.

Over a white and black backgrounds, the five images describe the reminder for the call for submissions mentioned in the caption.

Over a white and black backgrounds, the five images describe the reminder for the call for submissions mentioned in the caption.

📢 #HireIndigenous - Two weeks left! Calling Indigenous storytellers worldwide 🌎✨ #TheMagazine is open for pitches for our next issue on environmentalism. We’re looking for Indigenous journalists, artists, and creators with bold ideas and narratives that put our planet and communities at the center.​

Slide 1: "The Magazine, Dispatches by Our Relatives, Game Changers are Changemakers by Amber Hampton", in the background the poster of the Never Alone game that shows a Iñupiat kid facing a white fox.

Slide 2: "(...)For decades, the gaming and film industries have co-opted and distorted these narratives, creating harmful stereotypes that have real-world consequences" below a photo of the author, Amber Hampton.

Slide 3: "These “game changers” are really change makers, not just changing the gaming industry, but are also changing the perception of what it means to be Indigenous" above a photo of an assortment of games.

Slide 4: The text reads: “Support our mission | crushingcolonialism.org/subscribe”

#Indigenous representation isn’t a trend; it’s resistance. ✊🏽 In a world that often erases these voices, gaming has become a frontier for change. Amber Hampton (gender-fluid, bi, Two-Spirit Tsalagi) explores how Indigenous creators are reclaiming their narratives in #TheMagazine 🎮 t.ly/rC21m

Slide 1 reads over black background: "Global Indigenous News | Indigenous Art from Across the World Takes Center Stage in Baltimore", below a few pieces of Indigenous artworks

Slide 2 reads over black background: The Indigenous Art Gallery at Baltimore Center Stage is now open, celebrating contemporary Indigenous artists whose work carries memory and resistance. Presented in partnership with Crushing Colonialism and the Baltimore American Indian Center, the gallery features Indigenous artists from across the world working in mixed media, photography, and installation" above a few pieces of Indigenous artworks.

Slide 3 reads over black background: "During the exhibition's opening event, Crushing Colonialism's Founding Executive Director, Jen Deerinwater—who is also one of the featured writers— spoke about the importance of creating spaces like this for Indigenous peoples from different backgrounds and locations."

Slide 4: Details of the exhibition described in this caption above.

The Indigenous Art Gallery is now open, celebrating contemporary Indigenous artists whose work carries memory and resistance. In partnership with Baltimore American Indian Center, these pieces affirm a core truth: Indigenous people are still here ➡️

🎥 Part 1 | We traveled to Sápmi, the Indigenous Sámi homeland across the so-called "Norway, Sweden, Finland & Russia", in the area known as "Tromsø". Guided by Sámi storyteller Anne Maret Buljo with Tromsø Arctic Reindeer. Support Indigenous storytelling: crushingcolonialism.org/donate/

Over a white background, the five images describe the reminder for the call for submissions mentioned in the caption.

Over a black background, the five images describe the reminder for the call for submissions mentioned in the caption.

Over a white background, the five images describe the reminder for the call for submissions mentioned in the caption.

Over a black background, the five images describe the reminder for the call for submissions mentioned in the caption.

#HireIndigenous | Calling Indigenous storytellers worldwide for #TheMagazine 🌎✨

📧 Got a powerful story to tell about environmentalism? Send your pitch to iriofrio@crushingcolonialism.org.

📆 Deadline: January 15, 2026

Let’s crush colonialism together, one word at a time!

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Slide 1: "The Magazine, Decolonized Beatz. Love, Land and Revolution by Lune Feu & Amer AlOmari", above a photo of four women from the Global South carrying their representative flags.

Slide 2 & 3: An excerpt from the article.

Slide 2 & 3: An excerpt from the article.

Slide 4: The text reads: “Support our mission | crushingcolonialism.org/subscribe”

#TheMagazine | Lune Feu took part in the Global Sumud Flotilla, and Amer AlOmari is a Palestinian refugee committed to global justice. Together, they reveal shared dignity and resistance linking Abya Yala and Palestine, as the Global South rises. ➡️ t.ly/udCZf