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Historic Ruling Returns Ancestral Land To The Siekopai People
Now that the Ecuadorian justice system has recognized the Siekopai people as the rightful owner of 42,360 hectares in Pë'këya, which contains the tribe’s most important sacred places, they will be able to return to the ancestral home from which they were expelled in 1941. The judicial decision is “historic,” says Justino Pianguaje, head of the Siekopai Nation. It is the first time Ecuador has recognized an Indigenous population’s right to possess a territory that has been declared a protected area. The court has also obliged the Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition of Ecuador to apologize publicly to the Siekopai for failing to protect their rights. To recover the land, they had to show that they were the original inhabitants. The ruling says this condition has been proven. |
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Little Boy Asks Woman In Wheelchair How To Do Wheelies, Sparks Sweet Friendship It was the first time Hannah Hutzley had ever seen a child in a wheelchair, in person. She was in her wheelchair, shopping, when she heard a little boy whisper, “Hi… do you know how to do wheelies?” When she showed him how she did wheelies, his face lit up. His dad came over to help him, and Hannah said she almost cried because it was such a beautiful moment. Hannah was injured when she was 19, and that’s given her a new perspective on life, especially when seen through the eyes of a kid. “They just see it as how cool, you have a wheelchair and you can have fun with it.” It’s so cool that she gets to be that role model for someone else, she says - and it’s started a friendship. |
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Executive Sleep Out Raises Awareness Of Homelsss Youth And Money To Assist Them
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Need Therapy? In West Africa, Hairdressers Can Help.
Ms. da Silveira began with gentle questions and encouraging words as she braided or blow-dried Ms. de Lima’s salt-and-pepper hair. More careful listening followed, then the suggestions for new braiding styles and walks to a nearby lagoon, which Ms. de Lima described as “lifesaving therapy.” |
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'Signs Of Life': Sycamore Gap Tree Will Live On, Experts Say
A 200-year-old sycamore tree near a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Northumberland, England that was felled this past fall in an suspected act of vandalism will live on through viable saplings. The tree is situated near Hadrian's Wall, that once marked the ancient frontier of the Roman Empire, and was a famous spot for people to visit during vacations, walks and picnics. The felling had sparked public sadness and outrage as arborists rushed to the scene to try to preserve the tree. Plans to create a lasting tribute to the tree are underway, including how best to use the wood salvaged from its large trunk. "Over the next year, we'll be doing all we can to nurture the seeds and cuttings, in the hope that some will grow into strong, sturdy saplings," Jasper said, "providing a new future for this much-loved tree." Read the full story here. |
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South Korean Women Reimagine Family In An Aging Society
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Swedish City Takes On Loneliness With A Simple Hi
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Read on for a few touching stories of heartivism from our KindSpring community this week ...
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KarunaNews: A 'Beacon Of Hope': The Muslim Caretakers Of Kolkata's Synagogues
While the Jewish community and the number of synagogues in Kolkata (capital of the Indian state of West Bengal) has shrunk dramatically over the past 75 years, one thing has remained constant. The synagogue caretakers have always been Muslims from Kakatpur village in Odisha state, reflecting a bond between the faiths that dates back to the early 1800s, when the Jewish community was about 300 strong and came mostly from Iraq and Iran. Kolkata-based Jewish author Jael Silliman describes the bond as "a beacon of hope", which is also reflected in the Jewish Girls' School, where 90% of students are Muslim. "Our 'mazhab' [faith] doesn't teach us to hate," says Sheikh Gufran, one of three caretakers at Maghen David synagogue. "Whenever I offer namaz, I pray for the people of all religions suffering in the war [in Gaza and Israel]. Muslims are in pain there. Jews are in pain. I hope their suffering ends soon." |
Jeffrey Mishlove was the host of a popular series called, "New Thinking Allowed". He is the author of "The Roots of Consciousness," "Psi Development Systems," and "The PK Man." He is the recipient of the only doctoral diploma in the world from an accredited university that says, "Parapsychology." It was awarded from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1980. He is also the Grand Prize winner of the Bigelow Institute essay competition regarding postmortem survival of human consciousness.
