On the ice: a fearsome NHL enforcer and Olympic silver medalist.

Off the ice: a quiet man forced to hide his #Indigenous identity.

As #WinterOlympics start this weekend, hockey pioneer Clarence “Taffy” Abel deserves to be remembered 🏒

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Clarence ‘Taffy’ Abel: A pioneering US Olympic hockey star who hid his Indigenous identity to play in the NHL

Despite being a foundational figure in American hockey, Taffy Abel – who hid his Ojibwe heritage so he could pass as white – has been largely erased from national memory.

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Aerial lidar mapping can reveal hidden archaeological sites beneath forest canopies, but the technology has also enabled researchers to scan Indigenous lands and extract artifacts without consent of the #Indigenous population.

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Aerial lidar mapping can reveal archaeological sites while overlooking Indigenous peoples and their knowledge

Aerial lidar raises ethical questions because it can collect data remotely without the knowledge or consent of Indigenous and descendant populations that are on the ground.

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American Indians on Immigration:
“Hey hey Americans; This is what a real American looks like. I am an American Indian. I was here before you and I will be here for centuries to come, I’m not extinct.”

“In case you forgot, this is the face of America, the American race, the native American race is me, not you! ME!
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