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December 7, 2011

Indigenous Voices at the United Nations

Posted 8:16pm

How does the United Nations work with the Indigenous Peoples of the World? Most of that work takes place within a human rights framework. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights notes that: Indigenous peoples across the world experience the consequences of historical colonization and invasion of their territories, and face discrimination because… Read more »

May 26, 2011

Prayers for Memorial Day

Posted 1:12pm

Reposting some prayers for Memorial Day. As I reflect on this day, I am reminded that almost every time our military forces have engaged, from the American Revolution to the present, they have been supported by allies – allies whose…