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How Indigenous Peoples’ Day is Supplanting Columbus Day

Whole Whale

He “found” the Bahamas. Columbus vs Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday Timeline History. 1492: A directionally challenged, but well-funded Columbus thought he found a new route to Asia. Made 4 more trips and kicked off a European invasion of an already occupied land, while setting the stage for the transatlantic slave trade and genocide.

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New data for strategic disaster philanthropy 

Candid

Hurricane Dorian caused catastrophic damage in the Bahamas and parts of the eastern United States. In 2019, millions of people around the world were affected by disasters and humanitarian crises. Wildfires plagued the Amazon, California and Australia.

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Climate Warming and Palo Alto -> Miradi and the World

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Rare is working in Abaco Island in the Bahamas to protect critically threatened species like the Spiny Lobster, Eastern Steppe Mongolia to help save the Mongolian gazelle among other species; and Uthaithanee, Thailand to save the Indochinese tiger.

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Beaconfire Survey: Vacation Time

Allegiance Group

Arlene, Office Manager: Atlantis, Paradise Island Bahamas – relaxing on the lazy river with my kids and watching my parents playing with their grandkids. Michael, Principal: Fantastic time on the “Float and Bloat” cruise to Alaska with Noona, Boompa, nephews, sons and Kindra!

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