“Though this reservoir posing as a lake would not survive the removal of the Shasta Dam,” writes Meagan Fischer, “there is an ecology here. I am not an ecologist, but what I can report is that, like they said in Jurassic Park, life finds a way.”
Culture
Pachamama Endures: From Ancient Andes to Modern Bolivia
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Pachamama, the Andean Earth Mother, remains central to Indigenous tradition, honored with August rituals of offerings, fire, and libations. From sacred mountains to political debates, she embodies the enduring bond between land, spirit, and community across the Andes. Devotees celebrated her feast day last week.
Indigenous Land
“The Amazon cannot be defended without Indigenous women:” Five Thousand Women Gather to Demand Healing the Earth
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More than 5,000 Indigenous women gathered in Brasília to defend their rights, protect ancestral lands, and resist environmental rollbacks and uniting across ecological biomes in song, strategy, and strength for the healing of the Earth.
Indigenous Land
Pagan Community Notes: Week of July 17, 2025
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Mystic South sets a new attendance record; the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida takes legal action to stop the controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center; Indigenous leader Betty Osceola calls for prayers—which local Pagans answer; and more.
Indigenous Land
Indigenous Environmental Leadership Gains Recognition Despite Ongoing Struggles
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Indigenous communities are gaining recognition for their vital role in environmental stewardship, yet still face systemic barriers. Recent international developments highlight both progress and persistent challenges in securing land rights, cultural autonomy, and protection from exploitation and climate threats.
Canada
New UNESCO Chair Puts Indigenous Knowledge and Rematriation at the Global Forefront
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Two Indigenous scholars are leading a new UNESCO Chair to restore Indigenous knowledge, research governance, and language—advancing climate resilience, cultural sovereignty, and global recognition of Indigenous matriarchal leadership.