The third annual Indigenous Heritage Celebration brought hundreds of community members to the Water Street District Plaza in Henderson, Nevada, continuing a tradition that began in 2022 and growing alongside the plaza’s own transformation. Organized in partnership with Nuwu Art, IAF Inc., and the City of Henderson, this year’s gathering honored Indigenous Heritage Month with… Continue reading Cultural Sharing In Henderson
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Founding Roots Within CSN
When the College of Southern Nevada formally recognized the Native Heritage Alliance in February 2025, no one inside the young organization expected what would happen next. Within months, the group’s membership surged, workshops filled beyond capacity, and community partnerships multiplied across the valley. What began as a modest student coalition has rapidly evolved into one… Continue reading Founding Roots Within CSN
Lanterns For the Fallen
On October 7, 2024, as the sun began to set over Sunset Regional Park in Henderson, Nevada, the community gathered for a solemn vigil. They were organized by the Democratic Socialist Association of Las Vegas, Code Pink, Red Desert Collective, Party for Socialism and Liberation, and Student Justice for Palestinians (SJP) at UNLV. The event… Continue reading Lanterns For the Fallen
Lithium Kills
In the dry expanses of Central Nevada, Nyle Pennington, a seasoned hydrologist, sounds the alarm about the impact of the burgeoning lithium mining industry on water sources. At the nation’s only active lithium mine, owned by Albemarle, groundwater levels are plummeting due to the massive water requirements of lithium extraction. The lithium boom, spurred by… Continue reading Lithium Kills
Mining Culture
In the pursuit of appearing environmentally conscious, corporations are shamelessly capitalizing on Indigenous communities, leveraging their cultural heritage and deep connection to the land. This insidious practice, known as greenwashing, allows companies to mask their unsustainable practices while profiting from tax loopholes and public goodwill. The commodification of Indigenous knowledge and spirituality lies at the… Continue reading Mining Culture
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