Between the 1870s and 1930s, Native American languages and culture were battered and suppressed by American political policy. Despite the Native American Languages Act being passed in 1990, the dialects of indigenous communities still face extinction. The Conversation looks at why they remain under threat, and why it is important that they be preserved.
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How the loss of Native American languages affects our understanding of the natural world
D.C.’s Cardinal Wuerl resigns amid more abuse allegations against Catholic Church
After a grand jury investigation revealed the details of ‘predator priests’ in Pennsylvania, with up to 1,000 victims affected, the attorney who helped the Boston Globe’s Spotlight team investigate clergy sex abuse says it’s only the beginning.
Landlords and advocates for the homeless community push back on new eviction legislation
Three eviction bills, some benefiting landlords and some benefiting tenants, were debated by landlords, tenants and advocates at a Sept. 24 D.C. Council hearing. Councilmember Anita… Read more »
More shelter beds for homeless youth in 2019 Winter Plan
The FY2019 Winter Plan was approved on Tuesday, Sept. 11. This year’s plan adds new shelter beds and transportation for minors and “transition age youth.” The protocols laid out in the plan go into effect on Nov. 1.
After he was benched for being homeless, this high school athlete was offered housing and is cleared to play
Jamal Speaks is a homeless high school football player. He was cleared to play for Ballou at the beginning of this season but was told by the school principal that he was ineligible. Speaks has now been cleared by DCPS, was offered housing by Covenant House Greater Washington, received a football scholarship from Temple University, and has raised more than $32,000 on GoFundMe.
A recent study found unsheltered homeless people face higher mortality rates than sheltered individuals
This 10-year study in Boston, Massachusetts, analyzed the discrepancies between the mortality rates of the unsheltered homeless population versus the sheltered homeless population.
Second D.C. General replacement shelter complete
The Horizon, a short-term family shelter, opened on Oct. 9. It is one of six shelters promised by Mayor Muriel Bowser to replace D.C. General.
D.C. opens its first affordable housing community for grandfamilies in Mount Vernon Triangle
The ins and outs of Plaza West, a new affordable housing option in one of Washington’s premiere neighborhoods.
Another D.C. camp cleanup leaves people experiencing homelessness in NoMa displaced
A series of “encampment” locations between the NoMa and Union Station Metro stops have experienced more frequent “re-cleaning” visits by city workers for at least two months.
Fire at senior housing complex displaces 160 residents
A fire at the Arthur Capper Senior Public Housing Complex displaces 160 residents and leaves one senior trapped in the building for five days.
This court-appointed receiver filed eviction suits in bulk against tenants of two properties it intends to sell
Residents of once-Sanford Capital owned properties are being sued for back pay following divestment of the low-income real estate firm’s assets to a receivership group.
Metro Transit Police target Black youth for fare evasion, report says
The Washington Lawyers Committee recently released a report showing racial disparities in fare evasion enforcement by the Metro Transit Police.
Advocates welcome back D.C. Council, asking how they will address homelessness
The Way Home Campaign rallied advocates this morning for a series of informal meetings with councilmembers welcoming them back into session and reminding them to end chronic homelessness.
K2 overdoses spiked for a second time this year
D.C. government, nonprofit organizations and citizens are responding to the most recent spike in synthetic drug overdoses.
Protesters call on Bowser to denounce ICE raid
Sanctuary DMV led a protest outside of the Wilson Building in August. They are calling for Mayor Muriel Bowser to respond to ICE separating families here in the metro D.C. area.
Candlelight vigil for missing and murdered women
The National Museum of the American Indian hosted a candlelight vigil in honor of the Native American women who have been murdered or are currently missing.
A homeless community cook-out
At the “People’s Barbecue” in Baltimore City in August, local nonprofits offered resources to attendees.
Help rebuild lives after the Hopkins fire
An apartment fire in Southeast destroyed one unit and damaged three others. Neighbors are rallying to support those who were affected.
D.C. shelters open ahead of Hurricane Florence
Despite the storm’s shift farther south, District low-barrier shelters will remain open from 5 p.m. Sept. 13 through 9 a.m. Sept. 17. with meals and water provided.
Activists rally to stop demolition at Barry Farm
Residents of the Barry Farm housing development held a rally on Aug. 18 to halt demolition and to demand a seat at the table to discuss the redevelopment plan for the area.
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