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California’s Yurok Tribe just became the first Native people to manage land with the National Park Service
Under a historic “memorandum of understanding” signed this week, the Yurok Tribe of California officially became the first Native people to manage tribal land with the National Park Service.
The Yurok had 90% of its land taken in the mid-1800s during the gold rush, and it will now get 125 acres of land — named ’O Rew in the Yurok language — back. It will be a new gateway to the iconic Redwood national and state parks.
The historic agreement is a step in righting those historic wrongs, and “starts the process of changing the narrative about how, by whom and for whom we steward natural lands.”
Blue Toby was founded by a woman whose goal is to help pet parents provide for their beloved fur babies, all while protecting the environment and giving back to animals in need. She has spent years creating unique pet beds and sourcing the high quality, eco-friendly materials — and Blue Toby’s sustainable pet bed system is the result.
These beds are constructed with an ultra-comfortable mattress made with CertiPUR-US certified foams, a second waterproof reversible cover of recycled polyester made from water bottles, and optional bolsters and blankets to meet the needs of every nap.
Providing exceptional comfort for dogs with joint issues, and making it easy for pet parents to remove, wash, and replace the outer cover (that comes in four designer fabrics), there’s no going back. Plus, shoppers can help give back to animals in need with their purchase or donate to support Blue Toby’s blanket drive for Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary!
Use code GOOD to get 15% off Blue Toby beds and add-ons today! Plus, enjoy free shipping when you spend $100 or more.
A Dallas-based business owner is helping millions of refugees and other underserved people get essential healthcare
Just two weeks after seeing a news report about Cambodian refugees escaping the Khmer Rouge “Killing Fields” 45 years ago, Ron Post raised $250,000 and had 28 volunteers ready to set off for Thailand to help in a refugee camp.
The sight of the emaciated body of a teenage girl at the refugee camp on the news moved him into action — and despite having no medical background, Post wanted to help. That was the start of Medical Teams International, which now serves approximately 3 million refugees at eight different camps.
Medical Teams also has free mobile clinics providing care for about 25,000 people each year — including underserved folks in Oregon and Washington. The clinics are completely free, and licensed doctors, dentists, and nurses volunteer their time to provide care.
They’ve been operating the mobile clinics since the 80s, and most recently in 2021, provided mobile COVID-19 vaccination and testing services specifically in rural communities.
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