Last Updated on August 17, 2018
I would like to draw readers attention to two Indigenous blogs: First Peoples, a blog about new directions in Indigenous studies, and Turtle Talk, a blog about Indigenous law and policy in the United States.
As Daniel Heath Justice noted in First Peoples blog, Indigenous literary expression contributes to the diversity of perspective, lending a particular beauty to the experiences and understandings of community. By showing the full, rich depths of Indigenous humanity and spirit, Indigenous literature bolsters the empowerment of Indigenous peoples and beckons the empathy of all humans to create a groundswell of support for social justice initiatives.
As a legacy of Indigenous traditions, literature — like oral traditions — preserves and expands understanding for those who come after. By providing this continuity of presence and memory, literature becomes an act of participating in the process of recovery and re-creation. In that re-creation lies the possibility of imagining different ways of abiding in the world.
In seeking social justice, both literature and law can be transformative for all humanity. By opening hearts and minds, the stories and narratives embedded in literature and law extend humanity to others, and make possible better relationships based on love, courage and good sense.
Whichever path appeals most, together they lead to a new way of living together–something that is long overdue.
Across the world right now, Indigenous peoples are facing a renewed assault on their lands, rights, and ways of life.
From extractive industries pushing deeper into ancestral territories, to governments rolling back hard-won protections,
the threat is global—and it is growing.
What makes this moment especially dangerous is how little attention it receives.
Stories like this are disappearing in real time. Mainstream media
barely covers it and the coverage is fragmented. The public is left without the context
needed to understand what is truly at stake.
That is exactly why IC Magazine exists..
For more than 20 years, IC has reported on Indigenous struggles worldwide — consistently, independently, and without compromise.
We don’t follow news cycles; we trace patterns. We don’t sensationalize; we provide context.
And when the world looks away, we stay focused.
But this work is increasingly difficult to sustain.
We refuse to lock our reporting behind a paywall. We don’t sell access through subscriptions.
And we don’t answer to advertisers. IC Magazine survives solely because readers like you choose to
support independent Indigenous journalism.
Please donate today if you can. Every contribution helps us to continue this crucial work.
Thank you,
John Ahni Schertow
Founder and Editor in Chief
