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They called it “discovery.” We call it what it was: colonization, exploitation, and unaliving. This year, the so-called “U.S.” will be celebrating Columbus as a hero of Western civilization while glossing over the violence and dispossession that followed his arrival. Indigenous peoples were already here, with our own nations, governments, knowledge systems, and thriving societies. We were never waiting to be discovered. This #IndigenousPeoplesDay, honor the ancestors by supporting Indigenous communities, organizations, and storytellers. And our ‘Merica: Thieving & Deceiving Since 1776 collection is another way to challenge colonial myths, with merch you can wear beyond October 12, whenever you want to make a statement. Shop our merch, donate to Indigenous-led organizations, and help sustain Indigenous storytelling. ➡️ Comment “donate”, “shop” or “sign up” for the newsletter and we’ll send you the link. Or click the link in our bio. #CrushColonialism #America250 IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Against a white background, the five images invite viewers to commemorate the true history of Columbus arrival. Slide 1 features the campaign title, ’Merica 250: Thieving & Deceiving Since 1776, alongside a black and white portrait of a Lakota Sioux medicine man. Slide 2 explains that “What followed wasn’t discovery, it was exploitation and unaliving. Slide 3 calls on viewers to honor Indigenous ancestors by supporting their initiatives. Slide 4 shows the ‘Merica 250 full logo, an artwork by Henry Navarro—an interdisciplinary fashion designer, visual artist, activist, and scholar of Afro-Latinx and Taíno-Arawak ancestry. The design uses the colors of the so-called “U.S.” flag to recontextualize historical representations of Indigenous leaders, Black Continental Army soldiers, and colonists of European descent, confronting simplistic narratives about the origin of the so-called “U.S.” by @crushingcolonialism
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Some traditions survive because they are written down. Others survive because they are lived. The September issue of #TheMagazine is out! Intywan Punllayanchik: We Rise With the Sun. Lole o ka Lā: Hawaiian Resilience Through Fashion. Joy Tonnepahote: Carrying On the Kiowa Beadwork Tradition. What Survival Looks Like Now: Indigenous Traditions as Living Practice, Not Preservation. And more. 📖 Read the latest from our relatives across the world: Jesús A. Escandón (@foosusss), Adina Farinango (@adinasdoodles), Aatif Ammad (@aatifammad), Elizabeth Nohea Coleman (@noheacreative.art), Winona Nelson (@winonanelsonart), Naomi Lemunga (@naomilemunga05), and Israel Temmie. 🌐 Online free at crushingcolonialism.org/the-magazine ➡️ Comment “read” or “donate” and we’ll send you the link. Or click the link in our bio. #CrushingColonialism is an Indigenous-led 501(c3) nonprofit that uplifts Indigenous people through arts, media and traditional storytelling — while supporting those doing the work. 💰 Help us continue in our mission: crushingcolonialism.org/donate 🤲 Every contribution makes a difference. Please share this message and help us reach more people. IMAGE DESCRIPTION: The carousel shows the cover—a beading artwork of a red and yellow flower with green leaves over an illustration of an Indigenous person with braids—and the main image for each article in this issue. It ends with a call to donate in support of our mission. by @crushingcolonialism
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Today, October 14, 2026, Indigenous peoples and civilians took to the streets of so-called “Colombia” as part of a national strike against the country’s new far-right government and the intervention of the so-called “U.S.” In Bacatá (Bogotá), artistic performances, chants, and protest slogans filled the streets as demonstrators voiced their opposition to government policies, fracking, and the aerial spraying of illicit crops, raising concerns about the impacts on ecosystems, human communities, and other species. The mobilization also rejected colonial and imperialist interference while bringing together diverse voices demanding Indigenous sovereignty, environmental protection, social justice, and self-determination. #IndigenousResistance #Colombia #GlobalIndigenousNews by @crushingcolonialism
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#MovilizaciónSocial | ¡La protesta social no se criminaliza, se garantiza! ✊🏽La protesta social no es una amenaza para la democracia; es una herramienta legítima de quienes históricamente han tenido que luchar para que sus derechos sean reconocidos. Los pueblos indígenas no hemos llegado hasta aquí pidiendo permiso para existir, sino caminando con dignidad, organización y resistencia frente a las injusticias que persisten en nuestros territorios. 🟢🔴Nos preocupa cualquier medida que pretenda debilitar el diálogo, ampliar las posibilidades de intervención de la Fuerza Pública o convertir la movilización en un asunto de control y represión. La respuesta a las exigencias sociales no puede ser la intimidación, la estigmatización ni el uso desproporcionado de la fuerza. ¡La respuesta debe ser la voluntad política de escuchar, dialogar y cumplir! 🗣️Desde los pueblos indígenas seguiremos defendiendo la vida, el territorio, la paz y la dignidad colectiva. Porque nuestros derechos no son una concesión de ningún gobierno y nuestra voz no puede quedar sometida a la comodidad de quienes prefieren el silencio antes que escuchar las exigencias del pueblo. by @crushingcolonialism
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On Indigenous Peoples Day and every day, we honor and learn from Indigenous cultures, and the way they interact with our sacred land. We are aware that we all live on stolen land, and that our history of colonialism and industrialization has imposed disproportionate harm on Indigenous peoples. We at Dayenu are committed to combatting climate change alongside Indigenous and other frontline groups. This quote was shared with us by @jendeerinwater and our partners at @crushingcolonialism. #IndigenousPeoplesDay by @crushingcolonialism
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Indigenous nations in the United States have lost 99% of their land, totaling more than 1.5 billion acres seized between 1776 and today. Join @crushingcolonialism, @honortheearth, @lakotalaw, @frontlinemedics, @womenforwolves, @indigenous_justice, @earth_daughters, @ndnlanddefensetx, NDN Collective, and other indigenous organizations fighting back. [pictured: Chief Wolf Robe, Cheyenne (c) 1898] by @crushingcolonialism
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👻 🎬 Want to make Indigenous horror? Plains Cree filmmaker Theo Cuthand (@piedaddytheo), director of the horror short Kwêskosîw: She Whistles, shares his tips, from working with blood and fire to communicating effectively with actors on set. Watch his film, hear his advice, and discover more Indigenous horror in #TheMagazine this October. ➡️ Comment “donate” to support Indigenous storytelling, or “sign up” for the newsletter and we’ll send you the link. Or click the link in our bio. #HireIndigenous VIDEO DESCRIPTION: Theo is a male-coded person with a shaved head, a tattooed chin, and black-rimmed glasses. He wears a blue T-shirt with a slightly open neckline that reveals some of his other tattoos. by @crushingcolonialism
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“Being Maasai is about more than traditional clothing or language. It is about respecting our community, caring for the land and livestock, listening to Elders, and protecting the values passed down through generations. Those ordinary moments became the foundation of who we are. Before we learn from books, we learn from our family. Before we understand history, we are already living the culture…” However, the world around the Maasai community has changed in many ways. More children are going to school. Technology connects us with people across the world. Climate change has affected the land that many Maasai families depend on, and modern life continues to bring new opportunities and new challenges. As a young Maasai woman, Naomi Lemunga (@naomilemunga05) believes education and tradition can grow together, as detailed in the latest edition of #TheMagazine. “We can embrace new opportunities while continuing to speak Maa and honour our customs,” she says. “Our culture is not something that belongs only in the past. It grows with every generation that chooses to carry it forward.” ➡️ Comment “read” to get the article, “donate” to support Indigenous storytelling, or “sign up” for the newsletter and we’ll send you the link. Or click the link in our bio. IMAGE DESCRIPTIONS: Slide 1: Four Maasai women in colorful traditional clothing and beaded jewelry stand outside in sunlight, smiling. A rustic building and blue sky with clouds are in the background. Brown bag visible in the foreground. Slide 2: Excerpt from the article. Below, the photo of a group of people in traditional Maasai clothing sit on chairs and logs outdoors near dry brush, talking and holding walking sticks on sandy ground under sunlight. Slide 3: Excerpt. Slide 4: Excerpt from the article. Below, the photo of a person in traditional Maasai clothing sits on the ground, beading a sandal beside a tree trunk on reddish soil. Tools and containers are placed nearby. Slide 5: Over a black background a text reads: “Support our mission, crushingcolonialism.org/donate” by @crushingcolonialism
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We #HireIndigenous and we are looking to work with an Indigenous journalist in Brazil to produce a post-election analysis for #TheMagazine examining what the presidential election results could mean for Indigenous communities, their territories, and the environment. To apply, contact our Editor-in-Chief, Isabel Riofrío (iriofrio@crushingcolonialism.org) with a brief introduction, links to previous work, and your rates in USD. IMAGE DESCRIPTIONS: 1: Over a white background, a text in yellow, black and green reads “Hire Indigenous. Call for Indigenous Journalist. Brazil Elections. Apply by: October 12, 2026”. Below, the CC logo. 2: Over a green background, the text provides the same instructions mentioned above in this caption. Below, the CC logo. by @crushingcolonialism
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8 in 10 weapons seized in Mexico come from the US; the other 20% come from Israel. [source: Secretary of National Defense (SEDENA) of Mexico General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo] by @crushingcolonialism
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👻 What makes Indigenous horror different? Our Founding Executive Director, @jendeerinwater, kicks off this year’s Indigenous horror special in #TheMagazine with three recommendations and a look at why Indigenous storytelling matters in horror. Jen’s recommendations: 🎬 Cinema Red and The Smudging by Mike J. Marin (@realtalkjunkiesfilms) 🎬 The Moogai by Jon Bell Follow along all month as we spotlight Indigenous horror films, filmmakers, events, and pathways for Indigenous people interested in creating horror. Have a new film, TV show, short film, or upcoming event you’d like us to share? Send it our way and we’ll share it! ➡️ Comment “donate” to support Indigenous storytelling, or “sign up” for the newsletter and we’ll send you the link. Or click the link in our bio. VIDEO DESCRIPTION: Jen appears from the chest up, speaking directly to the camera. They have short, curly, gray-dyed hair with dark brown roots that falls just below their chin. Their hair is brushed to one side, with the other side of their head partially shaved. They wear glasses, long beaded earrings in yellow, orange, and blue, and a black Crushing Colonialism T-shirt. Their shoulders are draped in a black-and-orange cloth. Behind them is a leopard-print chair or sofa. #indigenous #horrorfilm by @crushingcolonialism
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Naseem Jahan, a resident of “Lucknow” (a city in northern India renowned for its centuries-old crafts, Nawabi culture, rich history, and celebrated cuisine), owns almost nothing that the world would consider valuable. She has no house, no car, no jewelry—not even a mobile phone. Yet there is one possession she treasures above everything else: a five-decade-old piece of footwear.  What was once simply a wedding gift has, over the years, become the most precious thing she owns. To Jahan, it is not merely an heirloom but a living archive of her past, of a mother who is no longer alive, of her wedding day, and of a “Lucknow” she said now exists only in memory. Nagra, or chandi ke paposh, the Urdu term for silver footwear, is one of “Lucknow’s” most distinctive yet rapidly vanishing artisanal traditions. Once synonymous with Nawabi opulence and royal patronage, the craft now survives through only six or seven master artisans, as its production demands highly specialized silversmithing techniques and exceptional craftsmanship. For 25-year-old Anjum Syeed, who is due to marry in November this year, silver Nagras will remain a dream rather than a part of her wedding. The soaring cost of silver has forced her family to abandon a tradition they had hoped to continue. 📖 Read the full article by Aatif Ammad (@aatifammad) in the latest issue of #TheMagazine ➡️ Comment “read” to get the article, “donate” to support Indigenous storytelling, or “sign up” for the newsletter and we’ll send you the link. Or click the link in our bio. IMAGE DESCRIPTIONS: 1: Nawab Masud Abdullah at his palace in “Lucknow,” displaying the silver Nagras he and his wife wore at their wedding 45 years ago, a treasured heirloom that has remained in their family ever since. 2-4: Excerpts from the article. 5: Over a black background, a text reads: “Support our mission, crushingcolonialism.org/donate by @crushingcolonialism
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