Dutchland’s Post

There is a lot going on in Svalbard at the moment. Housing, tourism and voting rights are a number of examples. Although I understand what Norway is trying to prevent, I have doubts about the way this is being implemented. Of course, there could be more going on than the current topics that we know nothing about, take the location of Svalbard as an example and the current situation in the world with an unstable neighbor in the East. But this documentary provides a brief insight into what is going on in Longyearbyen/Svalbard. #svalbard #spitsbergen #norway #arctic #tourism #voting #housing https://lnkd.in/eb7MKRi8

Kier Starmer has been in Italy this week, talking to their far right government about how to make people arriving irregularly go away by deporting some of them to Albania. These performative gimmicks don't work and definitely won't work in the English Channel. You cannot solve a problem created by bordering with more bordering. So what are the alternatives? As part of the Channel Crossings project we have developed a paper which works through some policy alternatives which all centre human dignity. Check it out here https://lnkd.in/ef5pJTZm

My newest article from "The German Tapestry" showcases how German immigrants sparked America's first industry in the Jamestown settlement. Please like, share, and subscribe! https://lnkd.in/ekDMKzkT

Here is a #feelgoodfriday story: #Whales have been given legal 'personhood' by Māori and Pacific leaders, recognizing them as #sentient beings with #rights and #legal standing. This landmark treaty or He Whakaputanga Moana, marks a significant step forward in the #protection of these majestic creatures and our precious #oceans. Whales play a #vital role in #Indigenous culture and #heritage, guiding #Polynesian ancestors across #Oceania and #embodying the #spiritual essence of the #Moana. With whales now recognized as legal entities, advocates hope to hold companies #accountable for #unsustainable practices, such as #shipstrikes, which have posed a significant #threat to #whale populations. The treaty #empowers #Indigenous communities to #steward their #ancestral waters and foster stronger #guardianship over the ocean. https://lnkd.in/gi65vnaH

Did you know that today is the Anniversary of the Torres Strait Islander Flag? This week we’re sharing information and resources to recognise and raise awareness of the significant dates throughout National Reconciliation Week. The Torres Strait Islander flag was created by the late Bernard Namok Sr in 1992 as part of a design competition. The flag was created as a symbol of unity and identity for Torres Strait Islander peoples. The cultures and traditions of Torres Strait Islanders are strongly connected to the land, sea and sky — elements which are represented in the flag. • Green panels: represent the land • Blue panel: represent the sea • Black lines: represent the Torres Strait Islander people • White: white dhari (dancer’s headdress) which is a prominent symbol to Torres Strait Islander peoples culture, five-pointed star Underneath the Dhari headdress reflects the five island groups in the Torres Strait, navigation of the sea and peace. In 1992 the Torres Strait Islander flag was given equal prominence with the Aboriginal flag, both of which would go on to be declared as Flags of Australia under the Flags Act 1953. To learn more about the Torres Strait Islander flag visit - https://ow.ly/woLT50RXaLz Or find out more about the history, geography and culture of the Torres Strait Islands - https://ow.ly/f3pP50RXaLA #ReconciliationWeek #TorresStraitIslanderFlag

The Healthy Ocean Coalition is proud to be part of the America the Beautiful For All Coalition! This group consists of 250 organizations working toward President Joe Biden’s goal of conserving 30% of U.S. lands, waters, and ocean by 2030 and achieving the initiatives outlined in Justice40. We are the largest and most representative coalition ever assembled for the most ambitious conservation goal ever set in the United States. The 2024 Policy Agenda, which was released today, iterates on continued priority action items addressed in the 2023 Policy Agenda such as: ensuring marine protected area management and implementation; enacting a Bureau of Land Management Rulemaking to modernize 245 million acres of public lands management; expanding access to existing open space through community use agreements; and more. Explore the policy agenda here: https://lnkd.in/eU3r9MrP Watch this video to learn more about the coalition (if you look closely, you'll see me a few times 😊 ): https://lnkd.in/ev6y5QcM

Want to learn more about the importance of Juneteenth and why we celebrate it? Check out the below video from Jatrice Martel Gainer, the Executive Vice President of External Affairs at Volunteers of America. #TheVOAWay

Helping families is what we do best at Catalano Organization. 💙 From securing futures to providing peace of mind, we're here to support and protect what matters most. #CatalanoOrganization #FamilyFirst #CatalanoCares #SecureYourFuture #GlobeLifeLifestyle

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to Turtle Island North America Map. If you've ever wondered about the origins of the name "Turtle Island" or want to explore the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous territories in North America, you're in the right place. Turtle Island, also known as North America, holds a profound significance in Indigenous history and culture. #Indigenousplacenames #Indigenousterritories #mapofturtleislandnorthamerica #Tribalboundaries #turtleislandmapnorthamerica #TurtleIslandNorthAmericaMap

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