AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIndigenous Visibility: Anchorage’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration brought Native artists and community members together to share traditions and affirm, “we’re still here.” Pacific Stewardship: Pacific advocates warn that new deep-sea mining applications risk treating the ocean as an empty frontier, ignoring island communities’ ties to its waters. First Nations Enterprise: Five B.C. First Nations have invested $65.3 million in Coastal GasLink, saying the deal gives their communities control over the investment’s returns and decisions. Asian Pop: Japanese group JO1’s first English-language EP debuted at No. 139 on the Billboard 200, extending its reach after a North American tour. Living Traditions: Indian Garba singer Jasraj Shastri is adapting arrangements for younger audiences while keeping traditional rhythms accessible to dancers of all ages. Heritage & Memory: In India, a gathering marked the 1860 departure of the SS Truro, honouring the indentured workers whose journey helped shape South African Indian heritage. Craft & Change: An exhibition on Indonesia’s Sitiwinangun pottery tradition explores how industrial work and shrinking access to clay are reshaping a centuries-old craft.
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