Effects of Colonialism: the Māori People of New Zealand
The Treaty of Waitangi (1840) is a foundational document in New Zealand's history of partnership between indigenous people and colonizers.
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ARTICLES
Acimona holds an international and open resource photo-journal, combining elements of visual engagement, authentic representation, and high-quality education to highlight diverse perspectives and complex struggles of indigenous communities.
Oct 9, 20233 min read
Struggle and Resilience: Apartheid's Impact on South Africa's Indigenous Communities
October 9, 2023 | Author: Justin Yu | Editor: Ruonan Zhao | Photographer: Justin Yu "Freedom is indivisible; the chains on any one of my...
Sep 2, 20234 min read
Apologies for Atrocities: the Spanish Colonization of Mexico
The Mexican President publicly asked the Indigenous people for forgiveness for the abuses inflicted during the 1521 Spanish Conquest.
Aug 18, 20239 min read
How Did Colonization Happen: British Colonization of Australia
The British "found" and colonized Australia in 1788. They saw it not just as an object to conquer but as somewhere to settle and colonize.
Aug 4, 20232 min read
The Continuity of Oppression: Overrepresentation of Indigenous Children in the Child Welfare System
Though 26 years have passed since the last residential school closed, the remnants of such policies continue to manifest in the social life.
Jul 14, 20235 min read
Gandhi & The Adivasis of India: A Lesser Known History
In India resides a large population of tribals equalling 8.9% of the Indian population. However, the identification of tribals is not easy.
May 5, 20232 min read
Justice for Indigenous children: A memorial
In memory of children in residential schools, a memorial is set up in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Jan 26, 20233 min read
Water is Life
The Fraser River is a gift that Kwikwetlem First Nations people are blessed. However, Canada continues to try and build the TMX pipeline.
Jan 16, 20233 min read
Is the TMX pipeline worth it?
The TMX project will be a major disruption to the surrounding environment and likely to cause the death and extinction of wildlife.
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