By Carmem Cazaubon (CS Intern)

“Indigenous Identities: Here, Now & Always,” on exhibition at Rutgers University’s Zimmerli Art Museum now through December 21, 2025, was curated by the late artist Jaune Quick-too-See Smith (January 15, 1940-January 24, 2025). Phoebe Farris interviewed Raven Manygoats (Diné), assistant curator of the exhibition.

“Indigenous Identities: Here, Now & Always,” on exhibition at Rutgers University’s Zimmerli Art Museum now through December 21, 2025, was curated by the late artist Jaune Quick-too-See Smith (January 15, 1940-January 24, 2025). Phoebe Farris interviewed artist Norman Akers (Osage Nation) in relation to the exhibit. 

“Indigenous Identities: Here, Now & Always,” on exhibition at Rutgers University’s Zimmerli Art Museum now through December 21, 2025, was curated by the late artist Jaune Quick-too-See Smith (January 15, 1940-January 24, 2025). Phoebe Farris interviewed artist Neal Ambrose-Smith (Descendant of Confederate Salish and Kootenai Nation of Montana) in relation to the exhibit.

“Indigenous Identities: Here, Now & Always,” on exhibition at Rutgers University’s Zimmerli Art Museum now through December 21, 2025, was curated by the late artist Jaune Quick-too-See Smith (January 15, 1940-January 24, 2025). Phoebe Farris interviewed artist John Hitchcock (Comanche, Kiowa, and Northern European ancestry) in relation to the exhibit.

By Xiting Tong (CS Intern)

“We who have the spiritual strength and relied on our land as a source of life are now selling our wealth and allowing them to be devastated in the name of progress…So what kind of progress is this?” asked the resident of the Jequitinhonha Valley, questioning the false promise of lithium mining corporations.

By Polina Shulbaeva (Selkup, CS Consultant)

Since 1974, a network of biosphere reserves has been established on Earth within the framework of UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Program. These lands are a tool for biodiversity conservation and scientific testing grounds for studying and finding solutions for a balanced interaction between nature and humans.

By Esénia Bañuelos (CS Intern)

When prompted to consider outstanding individuals to honor for International Mother Language Day, I immediately thought of my first example of Indigenous-led language education: my own professor, Felipe H. Lopez, from whom I learned in his conversational San Lucas Quiaviní language course at Haverford College.

By Polina Shulbaeva (Selkup, CS Consultant)

Social justice for Indigenous Peoples is a critical issue related to historical and current injustices, ongoing systemic discrimination, and the need for equal opportunity.

Since taking office in January 2025, President Donald Trump has signed several executive orders and directed actions that have raised significant concerns over their disproportionate negative impacts on Indigenous people, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and immigrants in the U.S. As an Indigenous-led organization and U.S. registered non-profit, we stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities and remain committed to advocating for Indigenous rights, sovereignty, and well being.