Some Help For Fellow Denizens Despite Disparate Backgrounds.

Some help for fellow denizens despite disparate backgrounds.

Good day everyone. Its me again, Maria. I will never get tired of asking help for my family, just a little recap: From the start of the pandemic I was laid off on work and because of all the people who helped me and my family, I was able to helped my brother in his last days, he is a dialysis patient but unexpectedly passed away last Nov 13, 2020. I was able to provide food for my family, my mother, brother and 8 kids, they're my nephews and nieces who is orphan. We were able to live in a safer house because of the donation i received from all the generous and kind people. Its 2021 and there is still no sign on when the pandemic ends. Im asking again your help for donations for food, medicines and bills. I promise to give back to people in need when I can. 😭🙏❤️

paypal.me/MariaTheresa03

Please send it as 'FRIENDS AND FAMILY' to avoid deduction on your donation 🙏🙏🙏

Time to do our part along with regenerative plant growth & cultivation.

Yesterday on the 9th of March 2021, at least 8 people were arrested in Auckland, New Zealand, as at least 30 police officers assisted developers onto a site, that had been kept at bay by protestors for months.

Mana Rakaū - Save Canal Road Native Trees, had been at the Avondale site on Canal Rd since July last year in protest of the removal of the grove of 100-year-old native trees. Initially there had been about 50 native trees including tōtara, kahikatea, karaka and pūriri, however initial development had removed at least half of them. Yesterday, the remaining trees were destroyed as police surrounded the perimeter to keep protestors at bay.

Kaitiaki Juressa Lee said the council had failed to listen to the community and its pleas to protect the trees.

“We’re about to lose about 30 trees here today, significant trees, native trees, rare trees, trees that don’t typically grow in Tāmaki Makaurau. Trees that are the longest growing, slowest growing trees in the world, trees that have significance to Te Ao Māori.”

It is terrible that native trees that are slow growing and are disappearing from our environment rapidly have been felled, especially individuals that were over 100 years old. It is terrible that the cultural and environmental significance to tangata whenua was ignored, and that their calls to protect their land were ignored. It is terrible that police dragged away protestors for a private developer.

If you want to learn more or support the on-going cause of Mana Rakaū - whether that be donate, follow updates, sign petitions or simply stay informed - you can do so here on their website.

Here they have a Facebook page, and here they have an Instagram page. If you’re willing, I imagine they could use some love and support after the events of yesterday.

Polygon

Breakout tabletop RPG by Native designers imagines an uncolonized North America

Connor Alexander says his new world is for Native and non-Native audiences alike

Here's another promising effort to liven up the RPG gardens. Glad to see my editor gave me this one, as some updates on archaeological findings could definitely be used alongside the game-making especially in TTRPG in a helpful way. Some points inside could use some elaboration, like how Cahokia was likely one of the city-states in the Mississippian cultural complex & predecessors in a way not too unlike those of the Maya Civilisation, or how it was likely mainly ruled by those living closest to its range such as the Ofo people or others.

techxplore.com

Google introduces Woolaroo, a tool for learning indigenous languages

With many indigenous languages worldwide becoming endangered due to a dwindling number of native speakers, Google has introduced the app Woo

Got this from my editor, looks to be a pretty useful way to get it more accessible & publicly involved especially for Native learners & speakers to keep it living on in the long run.

Here’s some pieces to check out beyond shows, even my editor got good use from it.

17 Beautiful Indigenous Comic Books and Video Games For Kids | CBC Parents

These games and comics aim to eliminate the negative stereotypes of Indigenous peoples seen in popular culture.

One of BC’s news sites just posted this! Thought I’d share :-~] obvs mostly oriented for kids but if yr someone like me who will play / read whatever then you might love this + theres a lot of indigenous education aspects in these!

While I haven't heard of the last show here (not even from my editor), these all seem like good shows. Sometimes, adult animation really does live up to its name beyond crassness & am quite glad this is happening more outside of the 'western world' & my mother's home country (where it's long been done in seinen & jousei form).

adult animation appreciation post bc we've got some good shows lately

Bojack Horseman

a lot of us know it and love it, but for the ones who never got around to it, PLEASE watch it at some point in your life. it has so many good storylines centered around depression, addiction, sexism, repercussions of child abuse, and the daily struggles of living in this messed up world that we all know and can relate to. it'll punch you in the gut with some of the most unique storytelling you'll see in your life

Tuca & Bertie

created by the lead character designer of Bojack, this show may seem like a spinoff from the look but it isn't in the slightest. created and starring amazing women and letting women be funny in their own unique way that feels so genuine and following the story of these two crazy bird friends, I cannot tell you the emotional rollercoaster this one took me on. our mains struggle with anxiety and sexual harassment, with some great queer rep, and the stories are so fun and inventive that you can't help but have a blast

Final Space

I could talk about this show for DAYS, but I already have in this post so I won't go on a massive rant rn. it may look like a normal little scifi comedy show at the beginning, but this show'll blow you away with plot for days. if you want an action show that has consistent storylines, here ya go. it's so heartfelt, and it has stories revolving around coping with loss and loneliness by building new connections and new families, and it rips your heart out while leaving you shook over how great the animation and the soundtrack is

Castlevania

this one is insane. it is super gorey and violent with tons of swearing, but if you like that stuff you'll love this one. vampires and action with some stunning animation drags you in quickly, and the plotline is actually really good and you'll end up feeling for the characters so hard. their struggles are so investing and even if there's blood every second, it still manages to hook you quickly and wanna know what happens next. still haven't seen the new season yet, but I bet it's great

Primal

created by Genndy Tartakovsky, the legend behind Samurai Jack, so you already know this one is good. it's a short miniseries but whoo boy is it good. the animation is so nice, and this one is so unique. following the story of a caveman and a dinosaur becoming unlikely companions after loss, there is no dialogue. that makes it such a unique experience and it gets so emotional with some pure raw emotions that just crush you

The Midnight Gospel

the newest addition to the family, created by Pendleton War, the genius behind Adventure Time, this one messed me up in ways that I can't even put into words yet. it's an animated podcast with crazy trippy animation behind it and holy shit it is so unique. it takes time to process everything going on, but once in you get in the flow of it it hits you with emotions. following a guy who goes into a simulator to different worlds to interview people for his spacecast, expect for some great discussions of the struggles of hoping, coping with loss, and meditation. take your time with this one, it is so beautiful and funny

adult western animation is finally swinging up, and these are only some of the good ones. thought it would be good to advertise how not adult animation is ugly and just gross humor all the time, because people are finally telling stories that only adults can understand and relate to and feel, and I for one am absolutely here for it