Center for World Indigenous Studies
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The mission of CWIS is to advance traditional knowledge in the fields of traditional healing arts and sciences, and development through public policy analysis, clinical services, research, and education to solve problems in Indian Country.
09/04/2024
“Anti-fascism is a form of informational public health, related to epidemiology.”
-Paul de Armond
In our most recent blog, “Fascism in America Part 2” Jay Taber responds to the growing tide of fascism in the U.S., and the weaponization of information. Read more: https://www.cwis.org/2024/08/fascism-in-america-part-2/?
09/02/2024
On this we recognize the labor, both free and unfree, of Indigenous peoples which has profoundly shaped our contemporary world. Indigenous peoples, both past and present, have been subjected to various forms of forced labor—including slavery, debt bo***ge, and indentured servitude.
Understanding this history, we continue to celebrate the resilience of local indigenous economies of knowledge exchange, sustainable farming, and mutual aid.
To learn more about our work with Indigenous communities, or to support our mission, visit CWIS.org
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08/08/2024
Tomorrow is the UN-declared International Day of Indigenous Peoples. At its best, it's a day to honor, support, and recognize the more than 6000 indigenous communities worldwide. Here at CWIS, it's a day to reflect on the work we've been doing and think about the best ways we can support those on the frontlines. What does the day mean to you?
To learn more about our work or to help support it, visit our site at: cwis.org/donate-indigenous-take-action/
07/10/2024
In the article Asserting Native Resilience, in the current issue of the Fourth World Journal, Dr. Rudolph Rÿser discusses the importance of Indigenous self-determination in addressing climate change, which disproportionately affects Indigenous peoples globally. He argues that solutions must be driven by Indigenous Nations that are directly addressing needs within their own communities. Download the article for free at: https://www.cwis.org/fourth-world-journal/
Photo: Wellcome Library, London
07/02/2024
We are excited to announce the release of the Summer 2024 issue of the Fourth World Journal, the second issue dedicated to the life and work of CWIS Founder Dr. Rudolph Rÿser, who passed into the spirit world on October 10, 2023.
In this issue, we bring you a curated collection of articles focused on the implementation of Fourth World Geopolitics and the process of transforming theoretical analysis into action. Check it out!
https://www.cwis.org/fourth-world-journal/
06/27/2024
If the evangelical right continues to make gains in the US, as they currently are, we can expect more of this, if not far worse.
They took part in Apache ceremonies. Their schools expelled them for satanic activities Educators on the Fort Apache Reservation have repeatedly condemned teens for participating in a sacred dance. It follows a pattern of Christian discipline begun more than a century ago
04/10/2024
Psychedelic therapy has been practiced by diverse communities in remote and modern history including indigenous communities, ethno-spiritual groups, medical academics, mental health practitioners, and other healthcare professionals.
The upcoming Bridging the Worlds: The Confluence of Indigenous Wisdom and Psychedelic Science Conference aims to collect expertise from across the global spectrum to create confluence from all tributaries and run together towards a better future for all. For more information, please visit our conference page:
https://library.cuanschutz.edu/resources/library-collections/strauss-committee/bridging-worlds
02/21/2024
Join us in Puerto Vallarta for the screening of the award-winning documentary Searching for Capomo, a film about the nutritious and medicinal tree that has sustained the indigenous peoples of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean for millennia.
This moving documentary, made by the non-profit organizations the Center for Traditional Medicine and the Center for World Indigenous Studies, in collaboration with the Yelapa Community in Jalisco, will immerse you in the fascinating world of Capomo.
This presentation will take place as part of the Festival del Arbol, at the Los Mangos library on February 24, 10 am. At the end of the presentation, we will have a discussion with the filmmakers about the uses and customs of Capomo and other Native Trees of Puerto Vallarta and Cabo Corrientes.
If you are unable to attend the event, we will have a week-long online screening of the documentary, starting Tuesday, February 27. Stay tuned for more details.
01/29/2024
The North America Region is hiring for a Project Manager for North America Indigenous Right Relations Program (IRR). They are looking for a project manager with the skills to uphold the principles of IRR and help achieve the program’s Vision of healthy, thriving Indigenous communities and the Goal of Indigenous Peoples considering TNC a valued and trusted partner. This person will serve as a subject matter expert on our core IRR team and will liaise with other Conservancy staff to help accelerate the implementation of LandForward and associated projects.
Please Note:
We recognize that women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities and other equity-deserving groups are less likely to apply if they do not match most of the qualifications. We find strength in diversity of backgrounds, lived experiences, knowledge, and identities.
We strongly encourage those interested who bring new perspectives to apply.
For full position description visit: https://rb.gy/bz22z3
01/18/2024
We are thrilled to announce the release of the first of two Fourth World Journal special editions commemorating the life and work of CWIS founder Dr. Rudolph Rÿser. Check out our blog post which provides summaries of all the articles. You can also read the first and last articles for free!
https://www.cwis.org/2024/01/fourth-world-journal-special-commemorative-edition-just-released/
Canadian lawyer Louise Mandell discusses the influence of the Women's Movement on her law practice, what it was like working in a women-only law firm for a quarter century serving Indigenous Nations, and how they were able to force the law to bend around a feminist praxis.
View this extra clip from the film Pathfinder: The Untold Story of the “Indian Business,” which offers a behind-the-scenes peek into the Indigenous Self-Determination Movement, told through the life and work of Dr. Rudolph C. Rÿser (Oneida/Cree/Swiss), an Indigenous leader who has shaped and defined some of the most formative events in national and global Indigenous Affairs during the past fifty years.
It is Giving Tuesday! If you like what we are doing, please support our work by making a tax-deductible donation today!
https://www.cwis.org/donate-indigenous-take-action/
In this week's sneak peek into our upcoming film series Pathfinder: The Untold Story of the "Indian Business," which is currently in production, we share with you a little-known side story to the Constitution Express as Louise Mandell discusses how her experience as part of the Jewish diaspora from Europe and the Holocaust informs her work with indigenous peoples.
Filmmaker Doreen Manuel, a powerful advocate of equity and inclusion in the film industry, discusses the power of the media as a tool to fight against the effects of colonization and the importance of First Nations peoples serving the people.
Learn more about Pathfinder: The Untold History of the "Indian Business" at: https://rb.gy/0dib5j
Filmmaker Doreen Manuel reflects on her childhood and heritage and shares what it was like being the daughter of Indigenous leader Grand Chief George Manuel.
Learn more about the film Pathfinder: The Untold Story of the Indian Business at: https://rb.gy/ic9ojz
A brief exploration of CWIS Founder Dr. Rÿser's life, accomplishments and wisdom.
10/17/2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing into the spirit world of CWIS founder and chair Dr. Rudolph C. Rÿser.
Dr. Rÿser committed his life to advancing Indigenous self-determination, and he was instrumental in countless campaigns toward that end. His life’s work and theoretical contributions will continue to shape the field of Fourth World Geopolitics for years to come.
Dr. Rÿser demonstrated by example what it means to live with unselfish generosity, dignity, meaning, and intention, and he did it all with compassion, humor, and a smile that will be so dearly missed.
CWIS continues in its mission and honors his legacy through its ongoing programs and projects.
To learn more about Dr. Ryser’s life and work please see: https://rb.gy/l8j1a
10/13/2023
Due to popular demand, The World’s UnFair will be open for one extra week through Sunday, October 22, 2023! They've added new programs.
Learn more: https://creativetime.org/new-red-order-worlds-unfair/
10/13/2023
Cristian Hall (Squaxin) and other young people learn from the Elders about the land and the food and medicine it gives.
The Squaxin Island Garden is located in the Kamilche Valley, which is translated to English as “the Peaceful Valley”, on a ten-acre parcel. The Garden features forested wetlands lined with native plants, an abundant orchard, a small berry field and a thriving vegetable garden.
The Garden was established in 2016 with the mission to increase access to culturally relevant foods, as well as locally-grown organic produce.
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09/01/2023
We are excited to announce the launch of our latest video project, Asserting Self-Determination: Activist Scholars Discuss the Work of Rudolph Rÿser.
In this 30-minute discussion with Dr. Leslie Korn, activist scholars Dina Gilio-Whitaker and Sociologist Erich Steinman, Ph.D., discuss the influence of CWIS Founder and Chair Dr. Rudolph Rÿser’s seminal theories and praxis of Indigenous self-determination on the development of their thinking and writing.
Key concepts touched upon include fourth world theory, the limitations of the term sovereignty, and defining the fight for Indigenous self-determination as a process of nation-building rather than a quest for equality and inclusion.
Check it out at: https://rb.gy/v7yg3
Herbalist and Wild Foods & Medicines Program Director at Garden-Raised Bounty (GRuB) Elise Krohn, MA., describes the pedagogy of teaching indigenous plant and medicine traditions, and how rather than superimposing ideas upon students,it is about creating space and harnessing the knowledge already held within native communities.
Pathfinder: The Untold Story of the “Indian Business” offers a behind-the-scenes peek into the Indigenous Sovereignty Movement, told through the life and work of Dr. Rudolph C. Rÿser (Oneida/Cree/Swiss), an Indigenous leader who has shaped and defined some of the most formative events in national and global Indigenous Affairs during the past fifty years.
Learn more about the film at: https://www.cwis.org/pathfinder-the-untold-story-of-the-indian-business-documentary-film/
Herbalist and Wild Foods & Medicines Program Director at Garden-Raised Bounty (GRuB) Director Elise Krohn, MA., discusses the importance of learning about her heritage and the notion that you must know who you are and where you come from to understand the desires of other people.
Pathfinder: The Untold Story of the “Indian Business” offers a behind-the-scenes peek into the Indigenous Sovereignty Movement, told through the life and work of Dr. Rudolph C. Rÿser (Oneida/Cree/Swiss), an Indigenous leader who has shaped and defined some of the most formative events in national and global Indigenous Affairs during the past fifty years.
Learn more about the film at: https://www.cwis.org/pathfinder-the-untold-story-of-the-indian-business-documentary-film/
08/01/2023
We’re excited to announce that former CWIS intern and current colleague, Dr. Leo Mukosi, was appointed as an Expert Member for Southern Africa in the African Union's African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) Working Group on Indigenous Populations. Mukosi is appointed for a two-year term. Read more about his significant accomplishment!
https://www.cwis.org/2023/08/dr-leo-mukosi-cwis-scholar-and-intern-appointed-african-commission-expert-member
07/27/2023
The new issue of the Fourth World Journal is now available! Read Lukanka by journal editor Dr. Rudolph Rÿser.
https://rb.gy/4gs2m
Morgan Rÿser, son of Dr. Rudolph Rÿser, explains his father’s approach to instilling a sense of identity and the importance of knowing who one is in the world. Pathfinder: The Untold Story of the “Indian Business” offers a behind-the-scenes peek into the Indigenous Sovereignty Movement, told through the life and work of Dr. Rudolph C. Rÿser (Oneida/Cree/Swiss), an Indigenous leader who has shaped and defined some of the most formative events in national and global Indigenous Affairs during the past fifty years.
Learn more about the film at: https://www.cwis.org/pathfinder-the-untold-story-of-the-indian-business-documentary-film/
Jon Rÿser, musician and son of Dr. Rudolph Rÿser, speaks about his father's influence and indigeneity on his perception of reality.
Pathfinder: The Untold Story of the “Indian Business” offers a behind-the-scenes peek into the Indigenous Sovereignty Movement, told through the life and work of Dr. Rudolph C. Rÿser (Oneida/Cree/Swiss), an Indigenous leader who has shaped and defined some of the most formative events in national and global Indigenous Affairs during the past fifty years.
Learn more about the film at: https://www.cwis.org/pathfinder-the-untold-story-of-the-indian-business-documentary-film/
Traditional foods and medicines elder Barbara (Bobbi) Jim reminisces about her late husband Russell Jim, his leadership development, and the values and traditions he imparted to his grandchildren.
Pathfinder: The Untold Story of the “Indian Business” offers a behind-the-scenes peek into the Indigenous Sovereignty Movement, told through the life and work of Dr. Rudolph C. Rÿser (Oneida/Cree/Swiss), an Indigenous leader who has shaped and defined some of the most formative events in national and global Indigenous Affairs during the past fifty years.
Learn more about the film at: https://www.cwis.org/pathfinder-the-untold-story-of-the-indian-business-documentary-film/
Traditional foods and medicines elder, Barbara (Bobbi) Jim, talks about her career in the Marine Corps and working for the Yakama Indian Agency, where she met her husband, Russell Jim.
Pathfinder: The Untold Story of the “Indian Business” offers a behind-the-scenes peek into the Indigenous Self Determination Movement, told through the life and work of Dr. Rudolph C. Rÿser (Oneida/Cree/Swiss), an Indigenous leader who has shaped and defined some of the most formative events in national and global Indigenous Affairs during the past fifty years.
Learn more about the film at: https://www.cwis.org/pathfinder-the-untold-story-of-the-indian-business-documentary-film/
Activist Sherwin Broadhead’s daughter, Tamara Broadhead, discusses her career as a graphic designer and the joy of having used her skills to help improve the lives of others.
Pathfinder: The Untold Story of the “Indian Business” offers a behind-the-scenes peek into the Indigenous Sovereignty Movement, told through the life and work of Dr. Rudolph C. Rÿser (Oneida/Cree/Swiss), an Indigenous leader who has shaped and defined some of the most formative events in national and global Indigenous Affairs during the past fifty years.
Learn more about the film at: https://www.cwis.org/pathfinder-the-untold-story-of-the-indian-business-documentary-film/
Tamara Broadhead, the daughter of Sherwin Broadhead, a “Colville Mafia” member and fierce attorney advocate for American Indian rights, talks about being raised by an activist father and her family's experiences in both white and Indigenous cultures.
Pathfinder: The Untold Story of the “Indian Business” offers a behind-the-scenes peek into the Indigenous Sovereignty Movement, told through the life and work of Dr. Rudolph C. Rÿser (Oneida/Cree/Swiss), an Indigenous leader who has shaped and defined some of the most formative events in national and global Indigenous Affairs during the past fifty years.
Learn more about the film at: https://www.cwis.org/pathfinder-the-untold-story-of-the-indian-business-documentary-film/
Investigative Reporter Jay Taber describes how he infiltrated the far right-wing Christian nationalist Anti-Indian Movement and how it operates for the film Pathfinder: The Untold Story of the “Indian Business.” The film offers a behind-the-scenes peek into the Indigenous Sovereignty Movement, told through the life and work of Dr. Rudolph C. Rÿser (Oneida/Cree/Swiss), an Indigenous leader who has shaped and defined some of the most formative events in national and global Indigenous Affairs during the past fifty years.
Learn more at: https://www.cwis.org/pathfinder-the-untold-story-of-the-indian-business-documentary-film/
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