Tribes repatriate ancestors and face border wall threat
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The Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of Montana brought home the remains of three children who died while attending the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, concluding a two-decade effort.
Filmmakers Adam and Zack Khalil documented the work of the Michigan Anishinaabek Cultural Preservation and Repatriation Alliance as they work to connect present-day life with ancestral history. Their documentary, “Aanikoobijigan,” will air on PBS in the coming year.
In Australia, Aboriginal Australian artist Ambrose Killian designed part of the medal for the 2026 Sydney Marathon, which over 36,000 runners will receive. Meanwhile, the Tohono O’odham Nation, a Native American tribe in the United States, opposes construction of a border wall on their land. Chairman Verlos Jose stated the wall threatens the tribe’s traditions and access to essential services like healthcare.
