Tribes in the U.S. and Canada are condemning Russia's invasion, launching relief funds and food and clothing drives, and educating members about their own histories and little-known connections to Ukrainians.
Tania Cameron, a member of thein Ontario, Canada, told Axios members of her tribe have worn the kokum for decades.
Tania Cameron and the Ukrainian scarves she is selling to raise money for Ukraine. Photo: Courtesy of Cameron.at cost to raise money during the viral movement. She also organized a raffle and has raised $1,500 for the Red Cross so far. The Canadian government said it would match all Red Cross donations until March 18."By no means am I going to say that some of our struggles are the same — because we aren't in wartime," Cameron said.
Caté, who served in the Marines, said he's disgusted by the images of Russian aggression and thought about his New Mexico tribe's own history. "I just hugged my daughter a little tighter," he said.
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