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Activism, in a general sense, can be described as intentional action to bring about social or political change. This action is in support of, or opposition to, one side of an often controversial argument.
The terms activism and activist used in a political manner first appeared in the Belgian press in 1916 in connection with the Flamingant movement.1 The word "activism" is often used synonymously with protest or dissent, but activism can stem from any number of political orientations and take a wide range of forms, from writing letters to newspapers or politicians, political campaigning, economic activism (such as boycotts or preferentially patronizing preferred businesses), rallies and street marches, strikes, or even guerrilla tactics. In the more confrontational cases, an activist may be called a freedom fighter by some, and a terrorist by others, depending on whether the commentator supports the activist's ends.
In some cases, activism has nothing to do with protest or confrontation: for instance, some religious and feminist activists try to persuade people to change their behavior directly, rather than persuade governments to change laws; the cooperative movement seeks to build new institutions which conform to its principles, and generally does not lobby or protest politically.
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First Nations: Issues of Consequence - Extensive collection of articles and fact sheets on Native American history and individual tribes, from the perspective of the oppressed.
Meta Description: [ There are many, many Native/American Indian/Indian sites out here in cyberspace...the one you are about to enter is not intended to amuse, be chatty, or dazzle you with cutting-edge html code. What is intended is that you be provided raw data, pertinent data, foundational data as regards the Stat... ]
CTA - San Carlos Apache - Web site maintained for the San Carlos Apache Call To Action group.
Meta Description: [ Tribal Government problems on San Carlos rez, and the Call To Action group trying to resolve the issues. ]
Dakota Lakota Nakota Human Rights Advocacy Coalition - A traditional grassroots Oyate movement for the protection of our Red Nations' treaties and human rights.
Meta Description: [ The Dakota/Lakota/Nakota Human Rights Advocacy Coalition is a traditional grassroots Oyate movement for the protection of our Red Nations' treaties and human rights. ]
Deer Tracks Native Perspectives - Personal page with news and discussion of Native prisoners and Native rights. Links.
Meta Description: [ Native american news, activism,rights,issues, NYS Indian issues ]
Indigenous Environmental Network - Native peoples of the Americas organization for education, coalition building, and action. Announcements and fact sheets on current issues.
Meta Description: [ A network of Indigenous Peoples empowering Indigenous Nations and communities towards sustainable livelihoods, demanding environmental justice and maintaining the Sacred Fire of our traditions ]
Ishgooda - Extensive site for activists, with essays, news and photos on Pine Ridge and nuclear activism, NAGPRA links and resources, and Native American graphics and themes.
KOLA - Nonviolent activism and background reading on American Indian and other indigenous issues from this international human rights organization.
Long Soldier International - Support project for a wrongly convicted Native American prisoner, and an introduction to his Oglala Lakota art and jewelry. Information about Sioux causes.
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Mendota sacred site preservation page - Official website for the Mendota struggle to maintain a sacred site in Minnesota.
Meta Description: [ A page for the Mendota people ]
Midwest Treaty Network - contents -
Midwest Treaty Network and Wolf Watershed Educational Project - Alliance of Indian and non-Indian groups supporting Native American sovereignty and treaties in Wisconsin and the world. Defamation, actions, newswire, global environment updates, links.
Meta Description: [ Alliance of Indian and non-Indian groups supporting Native American sovereignty; opposes proposed Crandon/Wolf River mine in Wisconsin ]
Mni Sose Intertribal Water Rights Coalition - Over 25 tribes protecting reservations' water supplies along the Missouri River Basin. Guidebook, reports, resolutions, presentations, Document downloads in .pdf format, links.
Meta Description: [ 27 Tribes join together to secure Indian water rights to the Missouri River. MniSose Coalition protects the Tribes rights to the use of Missouri River water, tributaries, and groundwater. ]
Native American Cultural Philosophy - A critique of Western European philosophical traditions from a native American point of view.
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Native American Embassy - Based in New Jersey, USA; working for Native American solidarity, awareness, and rights. Frames.
Native American Support Group of New York City - Indigenous activist and Native American and Alaskan Native resource links. Current projects include international indigenous, and Puerto Rican native issues. Searchable.
Nativesong - Cultural unity views, stories, poetry, and lore. Classified trader ads and news updates provided.
Meta Description: [ The Native Song Movement - NativeSong Path - Native Song Indigenous Custom Graphics - NativeSong Computer Services - NativeSong.com - ]
Setting the Record Straight - Site debunking various Internet myths about American Indians, from incorrect assumptions about Indian languages through theories about alien landings.
Meta Description: [ Page discussing and correcting Internet myths about Native Americans, their languages, history, and culture. ]
Seventh Generation Fund for Indian Development, Inc. - An intermediary foundation and advocacy organization dedicated to promoting and maintaining the uniqueness of Native Peoples and our nations.
Meta Description: [ Seventh Generation Fund for Indian Development, Inc. In every deliberation, we must consider the inpact on the seventh generation. ]
Shundahai Network - Shundahai Network an international network of activists and organizations bridging the gap between the environmental, peace and justice and indigenous land rights communities.
Meta Description: [ Shundahai Network an international network of activists and organizations bridging the gap between the environmental, peace and justice and indigenous land rights communities. ]
Smartmoney.com: Special Report: An Ugly History - Investigation shows that the US government had detailed knowledge of fraudulent practices that allowed energy companies to cheat impoverished Native American Indians out of vast sums over dozens of years. Second of a two-part series.
Meta Description: [ New evidence suggests that major energy companies are cheating Native Americans out of vast sums each year -- while the federal government turns a blind eye. The second in a two-part series. ]
Smartmoney.com: Special Report: Fraud in New Mexico - Investigation shows that the US government had detailed knowledge of fraudulent practices that allowed energy companies to cheat impoverished Native American Indians out of vast sums over dozens of years. First of a two-part series.
Meta Description: [ New evidence suggests that major energy companies are cheating Native Americans out of vast sums each year -- while the U.S. Department of the Interior turns a blind eye. ]
Southeastern Native American Alliance (SENAA) - A 501(c)(3), nonprofit, Native American cultural organization dedicated to protecting and preserving Native American historical, sacred, and burial sites; raising public awareness of human rights violations perpetrated and perpetuated against Native Americans by the United States government; and fighting for equal rights for Native Americans of all tribal affiliations.
The Fire This Time - Examining the cultural/political links between black and indigenous Americans.
Meta Description: [ site dealing with indigenous issues,indigenous resistance movements and the fight against injustice worldwide with music,artwith free mp3,free poster downloads and flash animations ]
Trail of Tears - Dedicated to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, and the survival of all original peoples displaced into exile. Links.
Meta Description: [ Trail of Tears - Dedicated to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. This
is not a Native American site -- IT IS INDIAN ... We are NOT PC here. ]
United Native America - Working toward a Federal holiday for Native Americans; also racial exclusion in the arts, media, and athletics. Petition, press releases, membership information, links. Opening animation and cursor trails.
Voices of the Wintercount - Wisdom, insight, and warnings from Native American elders on social, political, and cultural issues. Essays, contributed content, and news briefs. Links.
We Are Still Here - Indian politics and issues, addressing racism and stereotypes, environmental destruction, and historical revisionism.
Meta Description: [ We are STILL here! Indian politics, teachings, crafts, wisdom, music, culture and more! ]
Worldwidefriends - Site in English and German dedicated to Native American issues, particular focus on developing penpal relationships with Native prison inmates.
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