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Celebrating Indigenous peoples traditions and recognizing the struggles they have been through can be done year-round. A first and easy step to do so is to ask yourself, What Indigenous land am I on? Launched in 2015, the Native Land Digital map is a collaborative effort. Photo: Screenshot from Native Land Digital The map is available on Native Land Digital’swebsite, as well as a mobile app foriOSandAndroid. For a more insightful experience, the map has an option to see settler labelscontemporary borders and state lines....

Body art is a way for people to express their own personal style. While some like colorfulwatercolor tattoos, others prefer black and white designs. Montreal-based artistVelcocreates striking grayscale tattoos that are composed of numerous dots. These minimalist-style pieces range from adorable animals to mysterious landscapes enclosed within arch-shaped frames. Each of these pieces fuses Velco’s aesthetic with the individual wishes of the client. Montreal-based tattoo artist Velco creates beautiful grayscale body art....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. yo readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. On October 11 and October 12, the online retailer is running a sale similar to their annualPrime Day. ThePrime Early Access Saleis a blow-out sale that is kicking off the holiday season....

Photo: JANKRATOCHVILA/Depositphotos The last few years have been devastating for Australian wildlife. The horrific bushfires of 2019 and 2020 killed billions of animals. The new policy was announced by Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek on October 4, 2022. Photo: JANKRATOCHVILA/Depositphotos There are 110 in danger species that will be prioritized, as well as 20 regions. The new initiative will expand areas managed for conservation by a whopping 50 million hectares (193,000 square-miles)....

Gift-giving can be really tricky. If you havent been told explicit instructions on what someone wants, youre making an educated guess. Thats where gift certificates come in handy and provide someone with a choice on what they get. Were excited to now offer this onMy Modern Met Academy, our e-learning platform. Its an experience they wont soon forget. All My Modern Met Academy classes are taught by instructors who are experts in their field....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. kindly readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. For years, formerThe SimpsonscartoonistLiz Climohas been creatingadorable animal comics. Across nearly 100 pages, Climo’s delightful animal comics act as our own personal cheerleaders....

It can be difficult to imagine what everyday life was like for teenagers before cell phones and social media. While we may share some similarities with the past, there are even more differences that are worth exploring. The most recent discovery was a purse dating back to 1959. The small handbag contained numerous personal items which reveal parts of the owner’s life. Theyeventually located herand found out that she had passed away in 2016....

Ariel from Little Mermaid Animated Disney characters are known for their extremely svelte physiques. Sometimes, this undermines the character and their storysuch as in the case of Mulan. For a girl who was doing intense training, she doesnt appear very muscular at all. Ariel from Little Mermaid Other figures, such as Cinderella or Ariel, have tiny waists that reinforce stereotypes about beauty standards. The figures are more filled out, stronger, and overall more relatable to the everyday viewer....

Still from an animation of Jupiter’s clouds rendered by JunoCam. The marbled stripes and red spot make for a stunning view. The rendering takes the viewer over the planet’s clouds, which have a frosted appearance. Still from an animation of Jupiter’s clouds rendered by JunoCam. (Photo: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS / Gerald Eichstädt) The JunoCam on NASA’s Juno spacecraft has been exploring the planet’s region since 2016....

Photo: JohanSwanepoel/DepositphotosThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. hey readour disclosurefor more info. Photo: JohanSwanepoel/DepositphotosThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Ever since he played Captain Kirk in theStar Trekfranchise, William Shatner’s name has been synonymous with space. At the time, Shatnerdescribedthe journey as the most profound experience I can imagine....

The modeling world is not one typically known for its progressive stances on age. Sao Paulo-based Setsuko Saito, akaRosa Saito, is one of those people. At age 68, she was approached to be a model. She hasnt looked back and is thriving as a model years later, now at 71 years old. Prior to modeling, Saito had long been taking care of others. She didnt want to live with regrets....

Photo:Stock Photosfrom Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock As Halloween draws near, spooky decor might be on your mind. Jack-o-lanterns are one of the most commonand belovedpieces of Halloween furnishings. But, lets face it: pumpkin carving can be a challenge. Photo:Stock Photosfrom Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock From cleaning out the seeds to using sharp utensils, there are a few reasons to avoid the activity. Forpumpkin painting, youll only need a few supplies to get started. Then, think of the orange gourd as your blank canvas for all kinds of artwork....

Michael Jackson is undoubtedly one of the most famous pop stars of all time. His career was one defined by numerous things, including multi-platinum albums, moonwalking, and an incredible falsetto. The studio version of the song has a woman whisper-singing those lyrics, so the crowd is seemingly surprised. They responded to Jackson’s low rendition with wild cheers. One of the popular ideas is that the singer spoke in a high pitch to preserve his singing voice....