Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DDr. Merciless NDN Savage @ecohugger.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Super excited that this amazing book is finally available for preorder. It was written by over 50 Indigenous Peoples from around the world and contains stories, poetry, and critical thought pieces on how TEK is used and extracted from our communities and what folks are doing to protect it. 9279117
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DRick Thoman @alaskawx.bsky.social · 18/04/2025The proposed NOAA budget gutting would also eliminate the Climate Adaptation Program (CAP). The Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy, the org I work for, is the CAP for Alaska and has been working for Alaskans since 2006. #akwx #climate #NOAA alaskapublic.org/news/alaska-...alaskapublic.orgPotential NOAA cuts could jeopardize weather reporting that's crucial for boaters and huntersA program that provides coastal and ocean data to improve mariners' safety would shut down if the federal agency loses over a quarter of its funds. 106037
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DJonathan Lambert @jonlambert.bsky.social · 18/04/2025Hearing from sources that grant terminations are starting now, likely targeting grants aimed at broadening participation of underrepresented groups in science.... which congress explicitly asks NSF grants to do. 34228
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DSara Reardon @sarareardon.bsky.social · 31/03/2025"We spent all this money on this research and we’re not even going to be able to give taxpayers the outcomes." DOGE's cuts to NIH grants may save money on paper, but terminating studies without notice ultimately wastes money, our analysis shows. @science.org www.science.org/content/arti...science.orgAre terminations of NIH grants wasting billions of taxpayer dollars?DOGE argues killing grants saves money, but a Science analysis suggests more than $1.4 billion in sunk research costs may produce few results 314685
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DJared Dahl Aldern @jdaldern.bsky.social · 04/04/2025So long, Smokey: 10 USFS regional offices to be consolidated into as few as three. All 5 research stations to be pared back. All 154 National Forests to be consolidated. The wildland fire division to be moved into another part of the government. The Washington USFS office to be “hollowed out.”govexec.comSome USDA RIF plans take shape as department warns employees of major cutsSome regional offices are expected to be cut as some headquarters offices will be "hollowed out." 22316
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DAmy Cardinal Christianson @amycardinal.bsky.social · 04/04/2025Job opportunity!! Communications and social media coordinator for the Thunderbird Collective. Come change the world of fire with us! More job postings to follow in the next month 02016
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DPaul Voosen @voosen.me · 04/04/2025An update on this story for @science.org: A NOAA source tells me that OAR just had a reprieve to find another cloud-services host and that this contract will not be killed at midnight. Good news -- but indicative of the chaos that Commerce is putting NOAA through. 510663
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DLydia Jennings, PhD @1nativesoilnerd.bsky.social · 16/02/2025Appreciate Dartmouth for highlighting our recent work! Recognizing Indigenous rights in our environmental data is not only good for the communities whom the data pertains to, but also produces better science that is grounded in the expertise of the communities that steward these data relations.home.dartmouth.eduRecognizing Indigenous Rights in Environmental Data | Dartmouth 07319
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DTodd Mitchell @tasmitchell.bsky.social · 21/02/2025📣We have a new paper out on our work developing a wetland rating system that incorporates Tribal cultural values and functions to create a more robust and culturally relevant wetland rating system. 🌿 Congrats to all my co-authors who have worked on this project! 🧪🍎🐡⚒️ #IndigenousSTEM tr.ee/H7-fgZHJvt 2196
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DDr. Twyla Baker @indigenia.bsky.social · 22/02/2025This administration is executing layoffs and threatening funding cuts that could lead to TCU closures. TCUs are part of the Federal Govt's treaty obligations. Join our phone banking community for more information on how we can push our reps on this issue and others. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...docs.google.comFight 4 TCUsBy filling out this form, you are agreeing to be a part of a small, grassroots organizing effort to protect our Tribal Colleges and Universities from layoffs, hiring freezes and defunding efforts by t... 07444
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DJonathan Lambert @jonlambert.bsky.social · 19/02/2025"I don't know what NSF is going to be now, but it's not more efficient. It's just a mess." My story on today's firings and their impact. www.npr.org/2025/02/18/n...npr.orgNational Science Foundation fires roughly 10% of its workforceNSF fired 168 employees, leaving the agency less equipped to fund a wide range of scientific research. 5293158
Indiginerd_Dr.D @caribbeanamamajama.bsky.social · 18/02/2025Reminder to check on your students. We open class w/a prompt Q & those who braved the freezing temps today had the following to share about what they are experiencing. Poignant & insightful thoughts on AI, burnout, finance & job security, trust in uni & also some sparks of hopeful standup energy ✨ 190
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DIsaac Rowlett @isaacrowlett.bsky.social · 16/02/2025from “Parable of the Talents” by Octavia Butler 365181656466
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DJonathan Lambert @jonlambert.bsky.social · 11/02/2025Is your NSF grant on this list? Reach out if so! Ted Cruz released a list of grants flagged for DEI or "neo-Marxist class warfare propaganda" from his Oct. report. NSF is using keywords from that report for their review, though Cruz's list is likely larger. www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/2/cruz-...commerce.senate.govCruz-Led Investigation Uncovers $2 Billion in Woke DEI Grants at NSF, Releases Full Database 40318213
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DThe Colorado Sun ☀️ @coloradosun.com · 10/02/2025After years of expanding programming to better foster diversity, equity and inclusion across campus communities, higher education leaders worry about the future of their DEI initiatives in light of Trump’s executive order outlawing DEI across the federal government.buff.lyColorado colleges defend DEI amid fear and uncertainty over Trump’s orderFor now, schools remain undeterred and seek to debunk what they see as mischaracterizations around diversity efforts 3498
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DCeleste Labedz @celestelabedz.bsky.social · 10/02/2025The main DEI page from @agu.org has been modified to take diversity out of the title. Glad to see it's not deleted entirely, but hey AGU, we're watching what you do and remembering the big game you once talked about supporting your diverse membership. Today vs. January 25454146
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DEnvironmental Data & Governance Initiative @envirodgi.bsky.social · 10/02/2025The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has renamed its "Climate Resilience" website "Future Conditions" and removed much of the climate-specific language from its landing page. Learn more: envirodatagov.org/fema-renames...envirodatagov.orgFEMA Renames “Climate Resilience” Website “Future Conditions” – Environmental Data and Governance InitiativeThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has renamed its “Climate Resilience” website to “Future Conditions,” and has removed much of the climate-specific language from the site’s landing page. ... 0117
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DLiz Neeley @lizneeley.bsky.social · 11/02/2025And the judge has now ordered a temporary pause (until hearing Feb 21) + another case has been filed that would cover all states www.statnews.com/2025/02/10/n...statnews.comFederal judge halts Trump administration cuts to NIH research payments in 22 statesAttorneys general sued the Trump administration to block a NIH decision that would slash grant payments for research overhead 16815
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DScience Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 07/02/2025For millennia, the Karuk people in Northern California have used fire to actively manage forests. Murphy Woodhouse and Bill Tripp join us to discuss how the tribe is training others in this practice.buff.lyManaging Wildfires Using A Centuries-Old Indigenous PracticeThe Karuk Tribe in Northern California has stewarded its home using prescribed burns for millennia. Now, they’re training others on the skill. 371563298
Indiginerd_Dr.D @caribbeanamamajama.bsky.social · 07/02/2025This is the ✨ carrying-all-my-ancestors-strength-in-me ✨ energy I want to see for us in response to these ongoing violations of our rights and the oppression of our relatives youtube.com/shorts/QDID7...youtube.comMaori Haka In New Zealand Parliament | Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-ClarkeYouTube video by NewzExplained 030
Indiginerd_Dr.D @caribbeanamamajama.bsky.social · 07/02/2025My students are giving me life right now, they really have shown up as bright critical thoughtful caring people this semester. Even though I'm feeling super burnt out with everything, they give me good energy and hope yet for our future ✨ 060
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DNino Cipri @ninocipri.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Dear workers who have not previously organized in a hostile workplace: 1) Do not use your company's messaging system to talk to your coworkers 2) Do not use company hardware (laptops, phones) to talk to your coworkers. 3) Do not sign up to receive organizing msgs with your company email address 292703923
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DAlt NIH Bluesky 🧪 @altnih4science.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Dear US scientists, We've been hearing a lot of questions of the form "Why aren't universities doing anything!? They need to speak out!" We can explain. It's bad news. We're on our own. But understanding why can help us all figure out our plan. Read along in thread 1/x 🧪 17424203
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DMiriam Goldstein @miriamgoldstein.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Just in case you thought that removing DEI criteria would mean that everyone is competing equally: NIH is removing grad students from underrepresented backgrounds from the applicant pool altogether. Their applications will not be considered. Other students, not from these backgrounds, will be. 16154022846
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DAAUP @aaup.org · 07/02/2025“We will fight it every step of the way, legally, politically, and our members will be out in the street pushing back. There’s no way we will let them undermine higher education in this country.” - Todd Wolfson, AAUP President www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...theguardian.comHigher education groups sue Trump over anti-diversity executive ordersLawsuit claims Trump’s orders violate the constitution and cause confusion and disruptions on college campuses 014045
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DDr. Marissa Kawehi Loving @marissakawehi.bsky.social · 06/02/2025I printed these out and put them all around our departmental common room today. Hoping to spark some conversations about the current state of things. 23011
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DDavid Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 06/02/2025🚨Academic scientist friends who are members-ideally leaders- of scientific professional societies, I need your help. 🚨 There is a sign-letter being prepared that will speak out against recent politicization of scientific funding and demonization of scientific researchers. 🧪🌎🦑 18494249
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DKatharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 06/02/2025Worried about losing access to US federal data that may go off-line, or already is? You’re not alone—but duplication isn’t the answer. Many ongoing efforts have already archived key datasets and many more are ongoing. Check out these existing resources and, if you can, support their work. 🧵media.tenor.coma man in a black shirt is looking at a screen with a red backgroundAlt: a man in a black shirt is looking at a screen with a red background 601619612
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DDr. Kat Napaaqtuk❄️ @napaaqtuk.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Posted with alt text 🧪 4196141
Indiginerd_Dr.D @caribbeanamamajama.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Had to update my Bears Ears case study activity for class today in light of this Tribal co-stewardship agreement from @bearsearscoalition.bsky.social & newly released management plan from BLM www.bearsearscoalition.org/final-bears-...bearsearscoalition.orgSetting a National Standard for Collaborative Management, Bears Ears Resource Management Plan Finalized - Bears Ears Inter-Tribal CoalitionThe Bears Ears Commission recognizes this groundbreaking partnership with federal agencies as a model for collaboration, unity, trust, and shared responsibility in land stewardship Bears Ears ... 1111
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DDr. David Miller 🏳️🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · 02/02/2025Found this gem in an arcane NSF doc...key to know: The Constitution and law SUPERSEDES exec orders! "In the event of a conflict between policies issued at a lower tier versus policies issued at a higher tier, the higher tier policy will take precedence" nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/Resear... 319593
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DJared Dahl Aldern @jdaldern.bsky.social · 04/02/2025“In a Feb. 2 letter to the Trump administration and congressional leaders, a coalition of tribal organizations emphasized that federal Indian programs stem from sovereign political relationships, not racial preferences.”tribalbusinessnews.comAnother federal court blocks Trump $3T funding freeze as tribal leaders press for protectionSecond federal court blocks Trump's $3T funding freeze as tribal nations fight to protect treaty obligations and contracting rights 051
Indiginerd_Dr.D @caribbeanamamajama.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Ffs. Trying to comprehend the monsters in the news and tumbling through all forms of triage at work like we're all just in the Upside Down. Time again to warrior up my homies. I believe in the power of love, our ancestral wisdom, and the strength of community 🌊 050
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Just went live to talk about what is happening, what we can do, and what to expect this week: www.instagram.com/reel/DForuR_...instagram.comLogin • InstagramWelcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world. 1323217942684
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DGrist @grist.org · 03/02/202510 states fund prisons using stolen Indigenous lands. State trust lands generate millions of dollars for carceral facilities and programs every year, largely from extractive industries like oil and gas drilling. grist.org/indigenous/p... #Arapaho #Tribe #Tribes #Indigenous #Climate #Prisongrist.org10 states fund prisons using stolen Indigenous landsState trust lands generate millions of dollars for carceral facilities and programs every year, largely from extractive industries like oil and gas drilling. 0218
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DDr. Kat Napaaqtuk❄️ @napaaqtuk.bsky.social · 03/02/2025My letter to ASM leaders that I sent is too long to be posted here, so I'm going to post highlights in case anyone else needs information for their letter. 🧵 1028389
Indiginerd_Dr.D @caribbeanamamajama.bsky.social · 04/02/2025So I'd really love to see a thread honoring all the universities, professional science organizations, etc. standing up in the face of colonial thuggery right now... 030
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DSean Carroll @seanmcarroll.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Academics and researchers are receiving emails from their higher-ups, explaining that rules are changing and their institutions are carefully monitoring the situation. Have any university higher-ups sent emails saying "We continue to be unwavering in our support for the rights of all human beings?" 671554237
Indiginerd_Dr.D @caribbeanamamajama.bsky.social · 04/02/2025More of this energy among the science community please ✨ might have to renew my AGU membership now 0238
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DChanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 04/02/2025*this is illegal* FYI 🧪 🔭 ⚛️ 201268349
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DJared Dahl Aldern @jdaldern.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Reading a few things about how to “harden” houses against wildfire in SoCal. Would also love to read more about how to help people steward agricultural resources — like oaks, manzanita, hollyleaf cherry, white sage, chia, nopal, buckwheat, deer grass, sumac, juncus, etc. — in a fire-prone landscape. 2177
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.Demsaurios @emsaurios.bsky.social · 02/02/2025Against anticipatory obedience. www.aaup.org/news/against...aaup.orgAgainst Anticipatory ObedienceWhile administrators and faculty members may have to comply with legislation and court orders, even where these run counter to our values and to professional and constitutional principles, we are free... 0197
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DThe Colorado Sun ☀️ @coloradosun.com · 02/02/2025The Supreme Court in 2023 limited protections under the Clean Water Act. Colorado, however, enacted its own, more comprehensive statute in 2024, requiring state permits for any dredging or filling of wetlands, streams and rivers on state, private and some federal land.buff.lyColorado law protects state streams, lakes and wetlands no matter who is in the White House, lawmakers sayA Trump-decreed “national energy emergency” suggests drillers should receive special waivers from Clean Water Act regulations 16515
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DHigh Country News @highcountrynews.org · 02/02/2025Many ancient desert species have seen more than you have. What do they carry with them?buff.lyWhat an ancient saguaro can teach us - High Country NewsA ‘grandpa’ desert keystone species has seen more than you have. 04315
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DAlisa Bokulich @alisabokulich.bsky.social · 02/02/2025Happy World Wetlands Day! Grateful for all the beautiful salt marshes all around Boston that provide home & nourishment to sea life & other wildlife, mitigate floods & filter water, & sequester 10x more carbon than tropical forests. 💙 #WorldWetlandsDay www.worldwetlandsday.org 0507
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DChanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 02/02/2025Shout out to the HHS OGC, who are probably about to be fired, but going out like fucking heroes 230063
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DKevin Bird @stairwaytokevin.bsky.social · 02/02/2025The National Science foundation has just updated their FAQ to say they are complying with the court order and has restored access to funds and the ACM$ platform new.nsf.gov/executive-or... 11770292
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DPam McElwee @pammcelwee.bsky.social · 01/02/2025EPA, CDC, USAID and other data sites of federal government are all down or being scrubbed of long-term data that WE THE TAXPAYERS paid for. I teach with these tools! Why are our universities saying nothing about loss of access to information and research implications? I cannot believe the silence 🧪 572098559
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DRebekah Tromble @rebekahtromble.bsky.social · 31/01/2025Are you talking to colleagues impacted by executive branch targeting? Here’s a thread 🧵 w/ simple tips about how to show support—what to say that is likely to help, rather than make things worse. (The tips are simple, but I try to explain the rationale behind them. So please follow to the end.) 1/ 310763
Reposted by Indiginerd_Dr.DKendra "Gloom is My Beat" Pierre-Louis @kendrawrites.com · 01/02/2025It's actually theft of taxpayers money when websites go dark. We paid for that data 221226324514