EurekAlert! In the Spotlight - Indigenous Peoples' Day

Welcome to In the Spotlight, where each month we shine a light on something exciting, timely, or simply fascinating from the world of science.

In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, we’re exploring how Indigenous communities contribute to science, conservation, health research, and much more.

Latest News Releases

Updates every hour. Last Updated: 27-Jan-2026 14:11 ET (27-Jan-2026 19:11 GMT/UTC)

4-Aug-2025

Indigenous forest fire management practices in Arizona

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Researchers report evidence of Indigenous fire management practices in Arizona pine forests.

Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

1-Aug-2025

The academic journal “Polar Science” features Sustainable development in the Arctic for Indigenous peoples

Research Organization of Information and Systems
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The National Institute of Polar Research (NIPR) publishes Polar Science, a peer-reviewed quarterly journal dealing with polar science, in collaboration with Elsevier B.V. In the latest issue, it features “Sustainable development in the Arctic for Indigenous peoples”, published as part of its regular issue (Vol. 44, June 2025). The full text of featured articles will be freely accessible worldwide until 14 January 2026.

Journal: Polar Science
Funder: Articles collected in this special feature were partially supported by the Arctic Challenge for Sustainability II (ArCS II) project, Program

28-Jul-2025

Indigenous territories, protected areas, and ecosystem connectivity

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Indigenous territories (IT) and protected areas (PA) are critical for maintaining ecosystem connectivity, a study suggests.

Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

28-Jul-2025

Virtual care network for rural and First Nations communities

Canadian Medical Association Journal
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Can real-time virtual services enhance health care for rural communities? An article published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) describes how a Real-Time Virtual Support (RTVS) network in British Columbia is providing and supporting care for rural, remote, and First Nations communities across the province.

Journal: Canadian Medical Association Journal