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Devoted, dogged, defiant: the Mexican women who sow the seeds of struggle'

Women in Indigenous communities are leading initiatives to preserve their cultural heritage and fight against environmental degradation.

US tourist arrested for entering forbidden Indian island DW 04/05/2025

An American tourist was arrested for illegally visiting a restricted island inhabited by an isolated tribe.

The visit posed risks to both the tribe's safety and the tourist's well-being.

Devoted, dogged, defiant: the Mexican women who sow the seeds of struggle'

Women in Indigenous communities are leading initiatives to preserve their cultural heritage and fight against environmental degradation.

US tourist arrested for entering forbidden Indian island DW 04/05/2025

An American tourist was arrested for illegally visiting a restricted island inhabited by an isolated tribe.

The visit posed risks to both the tribe's safety and the tourist's well-being.

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Survivors of Alto Remanso massacre in Colombia commemorate their dead, despite their exile

The Bajo Remanso community commemorates the loss of their loved ones due to violence annually, reflecting a shared grief and pursuit of justice.

#cultural-heritage

The end of the Ayoreo? The race to find proof that Paraguay's uncontacted people exist

The story highlights the historical trauma and ongoing threats faced by the Ayoreo people due to colonization and deforestation.

The Lost Film of Panama: Indigenous Kuna reclaim their voice

The Kuna people have reclaimed their narrative after decades of seeking lost documentary footage.

Promises Unkept: Treaty 8 and the Battle for Indigenous Rights | The Walrus

Treaty 8's promises to Canada's First Nations remain largely unfulfilled 125 years later.

They knew that we were here': following in the footsteps of the uncontacted Pardo River Kawahiva people

Candor continues to fight for the recognition of the Kawahiva people's land rights amidst challenges.

Isolated Indigenous groups are thriving despite threats to their territory.

Brazil's mysterious man of the hole' is dead. Should his land remain protected?

Tanaru's story exemplifies the struggle for protection of Indigenous land and the cultural significance of those who remain uncontacted.

Hope has returned': tribe hails Lula's fight against illegal mining in Amazon

The Yanomami people are experiencing recovery and improved health outcomes after governmental intervention against illegal miners.

The end of the Ayoreo? The race to find proof that Paraguay's uncontacted people exist

The story highlights the historical trauma and ongoing threats faced by the Ayoreo people due to colonization and deforestation.

The Lost Film of Panama: Indigenous Kuna reclaim their voice

The Kuna people have reclaimed their narrative after decades of seeking lost documentary footage.

Promises Unkept: Treaty 8 and the Battle for Indigenous Rights | The Walrus

Treaty 8's promises to Canada's First Nations remain largely unfulfilled 125 years later.

They knew that we were here': following in the footsteps of the uncontacted Pardo River Kawahiva people

Candor continues to fight for the recognition of the Kawahiva people's land rights amidst challenges.

Isolated Indigenous groups are thriving despite threats to their territory.

Brazil's mysterious man of the hole' is dead. Should his land remain protected?

Tanaru's story exemplifies the struggle for protection of Indigenous land and the cultural significance of those who remain uncontacted.

Hope has returned': tribe hails Lula's fight against illegal mining in Amazon

The Yanomami people are experiencing recovery and improved health outcomes after governmental intervention against illegal miners.

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#public-lands

Patagonia CEO: Trump Shouldn't Sell our Public Lands

Public lands are a critical part of American heritage and need to be protected from governmental threats.

Collective action from the public is essential in defending environmental and Indigenous rights regarding public lands.

Here's what President Trump can (and can't) do to Calif.'s protected lands

President Biden's designation of two new national monuments underscores the ongoing struggle over federal land protections in the U.S.

Protest Is another form of love - High Country News

Public protests illustrate a love for national parks and a desire to protect them from governmental cuts.

Patagonia CEO: Trump Shouldn't Sell our Public Lands

Public lands are a critical part of American heritage and need to be protected from governmental threats.

Collective action from the public is essential in defending environmental and Indigenous rights regarding public lands.

Here's what President Trump can (and can't) do to Calif.'s protected lands

President Biden's designation of two new national monuments underscores the ongoing struggle over federal land protections in the U.S.

Protest Is another form of love - High Country News

Public protests illustrate a love for national parks and a desire to protect them from governmental cuts.

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#climate-change

Global carbon offset sector under scrutiny DW 02/26/2025

The NKRCP's legality is questioned after a court ruled it operated without public participation, impacting local pastoralist communities.

Fires, deforestation and drought hammered the Amazon in 2024

The Amazon rainforest experienced extreme drought and record wildfires in 2024, highlighting urgent threats to its biodiversity and climate significance.

Letters to the Editor, March 2025 - High Country News

Hydroelectric power in Idaho is not 'clean' due to its destructive impact on tribal salmon populations.

Trump's funding freeze of Indigenous food programs may violate treaty law - High Country News

Tribal food sovereignty initiatives face a significant challenge with the USDA funding freeze, impacting Indigenous agriculture and food systems.

The USDA funding freeze raises deeper concerns regarding the federal government's commitment to Indigenous nations.

Human rights group say green energy projects threaten Sami in Norway and Sweden

The Sami people's way of life is threatened by renewable energy projects and climate change, affecting their traditional reindeer herding practices.

Global carbon offset sector under scrutiny DW 02/26/2025

The NKRCP's legality is questioned after a court ruled it operated without public participation, impacting local pastoralist communities.

Fires, deforestation and drought hammered the Amazon in 2024

The Amazon rainforest experienced extreme drought and record wildfires in 2024, highlighting urgent threats to its biodiversity and climate significance.

Letters to the Editor, March 2025 - High Country News

Hydroelectric power in Idaho is not 'clean' due to its destructive impact on tribal salmon populations.

Trump's funding freeze of Indigenous food programs may violate treaty law - High Country News

Tribal food sovereignty initiatives face a significant challenge with the USDA funding freeze, impacting Indigenous agriculture and food systems.

The USDA funding freeze raises deeper concerns regarding the federal government's commitment to Indigenous nations.

Human rights group say green energy projects threaten Sami in Norway and Sweden

The Sami people's way of life is threatened by renewable energy projects and climate change, affecting their traditional reindeer herding practices.

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#greenpeace

DAPL Pipeline Lawsuit Against Greenpeace Also Aims to Silence Indigenous Protest

Energy Transfer's lawsuit against Greenpeace highlights the persecution of indigenous defenders involved in the Standing Rock protests.

The Case Against Greenpeace Puts a Spotlight on Native History

Greenpeace is on trial over its protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, claiming the lawsuit is an intimidation tactic meant to stifle dissent.

Greenpeace trial begins over North Dakota pipeline protests. Why the case will test the 1st Amendment

Greenpeace is accused of coordinating protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, with Energy Transfer seeking significant damages.

Greenpeace verdict is weaponization of legal system', advocacy groups say

The verdict against Greenpeace is viewed as a major threat to free speech and protest rights.

I was an independent observer in the Greenpeace trial. What I saw was shocking | Steven Donziger

The $667 million verdict against Greenpeace poses a significant threat to climate activism and free speech.

DAPL Pipeline Lawsuit Against Greenpeace Also Aims to Silence Indigenous Protest

Energy Transfer's lawsuit against Greenpeace highlights the persecution of indigenous defenders involved in the Standing Rock protests.

The Case Against Greenpeace Puts a Spotlight on Native History

Greenpeace is on trial over its protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, claiming the lawsuit is an intimidation tactic meant to stifle dissent.

Greenpeace trial begins over North Dakota pipeline protests. Why the case will test the 1st Amendment

Greenpeace is accused of coordinating protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, with Energy Transfer seeking significant damages.

Greenpeace verdict is weaponization of legal system', advocacy groups say

The verdict against Greenpeace is viewed as a major threat to free speech and protest rights.

I was an independent observer in the Greenpeace trial. What I saw was shocking | Steven Donziger

The $667 million verdict against Greenpeace poses a significant threat to climate activism and free speech.

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#maori-culture

Mountain becomes latest natural feature to be granted personhood by law

Mount Taranaki has been granted legal personhood, reflecting New Zealand's recognition of indigenous Maori perspectives.

Running shoe brand Hoka accused of misappropriating Maori culture

Hoka faces criticism for cultural appropriation of its name rooted in Maori language without proper acknowledgment.

Mountain becomes latest natural feature to be granted personhood by law

Mount Taranaki has been granted legal personhood, reflecting New Zealand's recognition of indigenous Maori perspectives.

Running shoe brand Hoka accused of misappropriating Maori culture

Hoka faces criticism for cultural appropriation of its name rooted in Maori language without proper acknowledgment.

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#greenland

War in the Arctic? | Start Here

The interest in Greenland reflects larger geopolitical tensions in the Arctic among global powers.

Greenland and Denmark: how past scandals weigh on relations DW 01/29/2025

Denmark's history includes a forced birth control program for Greenlandic women, revealing a troubling chapter in colonialist policies.

Total No-Brainer': Donald Trump Jr. Insists Greenland 100%' Interested in Being Liberated' From Denmark

Donald Trump Jr. claimed a 100% positive reception in Greenland, advocating for its annexation as beneficial for both the island and the U.S.

War in the Arctic? | Start Here

The interest in Greenland reflects larger geopolitical tensions in the Arctic among global powers.

Greenland and Denmark: how past scandals weigh on relations DW 01/29/2025

Denmark's history includes a forced birth control program for Greenlandic women, revealing a troubling chapter in colonialist policies.

Total No-Brainer': Donald Trump Jr. Insists Greenland 100%' Interested in Being Liberated' From Denmark

Donald Trump Jr. claimed a 100% positive reception in Greenland, advocating for its annexation as beneficial for both the island and the U.S.

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#environmental-protection

Stop-and-search, fire ants and stinging nettles: doling out justice to illegal miners in Peru's Amazon

Indigenous guards of the Wampis Nation actively defend their territory against illegal miners, showcasing bold actions and asserting control over their land.

Biden to create two new California national monuments protecting tribal lands

Biden is declaring new national monuments in California to honor tribal lands and fulfill Indigenous and environmentalist wishes.

Stop-and-search, fire ants and stinging nettles: doling out justice to illegal miners in Peru's Amazon

Indigenous guards of the Wampis Nation actively defend their territory against illegal miners, showcasing bold actions and asserting control over their land.

Biden to create two new California national monuments protecting tribal lands

Biden is declaring new national monuments in California to honor tribal lands and fulfill Indigenous and environmentalist wishes.

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#sovereignty

Tribal land ruling undercuts marijuana law's claims of undoing racial disparities

Minnesota's ruling questions Indigenous sovereignty in cannabis laws.

Todd Thompson's cannabis sales raise concerns over state authority on tribal lands.

We're mobilising': Indigenous Australians speak of treaty and independence as change the date and failed voice referendum fade

Indigenous Australians united to protest colonial impact, advocating sovereignty and systemic justice over changing the date of Invasion/Survival Day.

Tribal land ruling undercuts marijuana law's claims of undoing racial disparities

Minnesota's ruling questions Indigenous sovereignty in cannabis laws.

Todd Thompson's cannabis sales raise concerns over state authority on tribal lands.

We're mobilising': Indigenous Australians speak of treaty and independence as change the date and failed voice referendum fade

Indigenous Australians united to protest colonial impact, advocating sovereignty and systemic justice over changing the date of Invasion/Survival Day.

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#canada

The Most Toxic Substance on Earth - and the Tiny Town Volunteering to Host It | The Walrus

Canada has selected Ignace for its first deep geological repository for nuclear waste after a lengthy process.

The decision reflects ongoing struggles within Canadian public policy regarding nuclear waste management.

Second body identified in Canada landfill amid search for serial killer's victims

The identification of Marcedes Myran as a victim of a serial killer underscores the violence faced by Indigenous women in Canada.

Denying our truth'

Residential school denialism in Canada highlights the ongoing impact of historical trauma on Indigenous communities.

14 Urban Legends That People Were Shocked To Learn Are Actually 100% True

The Starlight Tours, once thought to be an urban legend, were real police actions against Indigenous people in Saskatoon.

The Most Toxic Substance on Earth - and the Tiny Town Volunteering to Host It | The Walrus

Canada has selected Ignace for its first deep geological repository for nuclear waste after a lengthy process.

The decision reflects ongoing struggles within Canadian public policy regarding nuclear waste management.

Second body identified in Canada landfill amid search for serial killer's victims

The identification of Marcedes Myran as a victim of a serial killer underscores the violence faced by Indigenous women in Canada.

Denying our truth'

Residential school denialism in Canada highlights the ongoing impact of historical trauma on Indigenous communities.

14 Urban Legends That People Were Shocked To Learn Are Actually 100% True

The Starlight Tours, once thought to be an urban legend, were real police actions against Indigenous people in Saskatoon.

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They shouldn't have to fight alone': the families on the frontline of the Navajo Nation missing people crisis photo essay

Indigenous communities face systemic challenges in addressing violence and missing persons cases, leaving families without support.

#environmental-justice

There's a dirty side to clean energy in the metal-rich mountains of South Africa | Aeon Videos

South Africa's resource wealth is not benefiting Indigenous peoples, highlighting inequalities in the transition to green technologies.

EPA takes unprecedented step to remove uranium waste from the Navajo Nation - High Country News

The EPA's decision to remove radioactive waste from Navajo Nation significantly impacts Indigenous communities, marking a crucial step toward environmental justice.

Trump's Climate Funding Freeze Leaves Tribes and Community Groups in Limbo

The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe's environmental funding was halted by a federal freeze, jeopardizing critical infrastructure projects.

'If we center Indigenous birthing people as the standard for protection, then everybody's protected' - High Country News

Advocating for Indigenous birthing practices can enhance environmental and reproductive justice for all communities.

There's a dirty side to clean energy in the metal-rich mountains of South Africa | Aeon Videos

South Africa's resource wealth is not benefiting Indigenous peoples, highlighting inequalities in the transition to green technologies.

EPA takes unprecedented step to remove uranium waste from the Navajo Nation - High Country News

The EPA's decision to remove radioactive waste from Navajo Nation significantly impacts Indigenous communities, marking a crucial step toward environmental justice.

Trump's Climate Funding Freeze Leaves Tribes and Community Groups in Limbo

The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe's environmental funding was halted by a federal freeze, jeopardizing critical infrastructure projects.

'If we center Indigenous birthing people as the standard for protection, then everybody's protected' - High Country News

Advocating for Indigenous birthing practices can enhance environmental and reproductive justice for all communities.

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#justice-system

Native American activist Leonard Peltier released from US prison

Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist, has been released after 50 years in prison, highlighting issues of Indigenous rights and justice.

Remains in Manitoba Landfill Are Identified as Serial Killer's Victim

Authorities confirmed the identification of Morgan Beatrice Harris's remains among those of a serial killer's victims, highlighting ongoing violence against Indigenous women.

Biden's FBI director expressed 'vehement' opposition to Peltier commutation

Biden commuted Leonard Peltier's life sentence for health reasons, despite firm opposition from law enforcement and Congressional members.

Native American activist Leonard Peltier released from US prison

Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist, has been released after 50 years in prison, highlighting issues of Indigenous rights and justice.

Remains in Manitoba Landfill Are Identified as Serial Killer's Victim

Authorities confirmed the identification of Morgan Beatrice Harris's remains among those of a serial killer's victims, highlighting ongoing violence against Indigenous women.

Biden's FBI director expressed 'vehement' opposition to Peltier commutation

Biden commuted Leonard Peltier's life sentence for health reasons, despite firm opposition from law enforcement and Congressional members.

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#local-news

Good Morning, News: SRT Staff Call Program Exploitive, OHSU on Proposed Baseball Chaos, and Walgreens Wasn't Owned by a Private Equity Firm Already?

Support for the families of missing Indigenous people is being addressed through new legislation in Oregon.

Concerns about employee treatment within the Safety Response Team raise serious issues about exploitation.

Good Morning, News: TriMet Staff Call Safety Response Exploitive, OHSU on Proposed Baseball Chaos, and Walgreens Wasn't Owned by a Private Equity Firm Already?

TriMet's Safety Response Team initiative faces criticism for being exploitative and ineffective.

An Oregon bill aims to enhance support for missing and murdered Indigenous people.

OHSU executives addressed healthcare costs in a recent testimony, but offered little discussion.

Plans for a new baseball stadium by OHSU have been announced.

Good Morning, News: TriMet Staff Call Safety Response Exploitive, OHSU on Proposed Baseball Chaos, and Walgreens Wasn't Owned by a Private Quity Firm Already?

The article discusses local news issues in Portland including TriMet's Safety Response Team, legislation for Indigenous people, and healthcare executive testimonies.

Good Morning, News: SRT Staff Call Program Exploitive, OHSU on Proposed Baseball Chaos, and Walgreens Wasn't Owned by a Private Equity Firm Already?

Support for the families of missing Indigenous people is being addressed through new legislation in Oregon.

Concerns about employee treatment within the Safety Response Team raise serious issues about exploitation.

Good Morning, News: TriMet Staff Call Safety Response Exploitive, OHSU on Proposed Baseball Chaos, and Walgreens Wasn't Owned by a Private Equity Firm Already?

TriMet's Safety Response Team initiative faces criticism for being exploitative and ineffective.

An Oregon bill aims to enhance support for missing and murdered Indigenous people.

OHSU executives addressed healthcare costs in a recent testimony, but offered little discussion.

Plans for a new baseball stadium by OHSU have been announced.

Good Morning, News: TriMet Staff Call Safety Response Exploitive, OHSU on Proposed Baseball Chaos, and Walgreens Wasn't Owned by a Private Quity Firm Already?

The article discusses local news issues in Portland including TriMet's Safety Response Team, legislation for Indigenous people, and healthcare executive testimonies.

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A Peruvian Woman Pushes for Other Indigenous Voices to Be Heard

Tarcila Rivera-Zea advocates for Indigenous women's rights and opportunities after overcoming a challenging childhood in the Peruvian Andes.

Row erupts in New Zealand parliament over use of Maori name Aotearoa

Use of the Maori name Aotearoa is validated in New Zealand Parliament despite objections from some lawmakers.

Official languages in Parliament include English and Maori, promoting linguistic inclusion.

Canada agrees to $30-million advance payment for Mississaugas of Credit First Nation land claim | CBC News

The government is making a $30 million advance payment to the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation as part of ongoing treaty negotiations.

#cultural-genocide

Opinion | My film Sugarcane' Is Up for an Oscar. Here's What I Hope Happens Next.

The discovery of child-sized graves at Kamloops Indian Residential School highlights the devastating legacy of Canadian residential schools and their impact on Indigenous communities.

Nicholas Galanin Hews Visions of the Present From Indigenous Knowledge, Land, and Memory

The U.S. government's boarding schools aimed to erase Indigenous cultures and caused immense trauma among Native children and communities.

Opinion | My film Sugarcane' Is Up for an Oscar. Here's What I Hope Happens Next.

The discovery of child-sized graves at Kamloops Indian Residential School highlights the devastating legacy of Canadian residential schools and their impact on Indigenous communities.

Nicholas Galanin Hews Visions of the Present From Indigenous Knowledge, Land, and Memory

The U.S. government's boarding schools aimed to erase Indigenous cultures and caused immense trauma among Native children and communities.

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Unwelcome country: why have some conservative politicians stopped acknowledging Indigenous lands in Australia?

Finocchiaro's omission of the Larrakia people at a Darwin event sparked controversy over acknowledgment rituals and their perceived tokenism.

#sustainable-development

Does the global carbon offset sector need an overhaul? DW 02/26/2025

The NKRCP faces legal challenges over its sustainability practices and impacts on Indigenous livelihoods.

How one community in Chile is blessed and cursed with lithium

The Indigenous Lickanantay people's resistance highlights the cultural and environmental impacts of lithium mining in the Atacama Desert.

Does the global carbon offset sector need an overhaul? DW 02/26/2025

The NKRCP faces legal challenges over its sustainability practices and impacts on Indigenous livelihoods.

How one community in Chile is blessed and cursed with lithium

The Indigenous Lickanantay people's resistance highlights the cultural and environmental impacts of lithium mining in the Atacama Desert.

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#human-rights

The Dark Side of Conservation | True Crime Reports

Western conservation efforts may prioritize wildlife over Indigenous lives, leading to tragic outcomes.

Repatriation to Indigenous groups is more than law, it's human rights an archaeologist describes the day that lesson hit home

Repatriation of ancestral remains and artifacts is essential for addressing historical injustices and building ties with Indigenous communities.

Lawyer for Ecuadorian tribes fighting oil industry seeks Biden pardon

Steven Donziger seeks a presidential pardon to counter corporate influence in legal matters involving human rights and environmental accountability.

Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts Joins Ella Robertson McKay in highlighting indigenous leadership at one young world - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts emphasizes Indigenous leadership as essential in addressing social issues and human rights infringements globally.

The Dark Side of Conservation | True Crime Reports

Western conservation efforts may prioritize wildlife over Indigenous lives, leading to tragic outcomes.

Repatriation to Indigenous groups is more than law, it's human rights an archaeologist describes the day that lesson hit home

Repatriation of ancestral remains and artifacts is essential for addressing historical injustices and building ties with Indigenous communities.

Lawyer for Ecuadorian tribes fighting oil industry seeks Biden pardon

Steven Donziger seeks a presidential pardon to counter corporate influence in legal matters involving human rights and environmental accountability.

Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts Joins Ella Robertson McKay in highlighting indigenous leadership at one young world - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts emphasizes Indigenous leadership as essential in addressing social issues and human rights infringements globally.

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#australian-history

More than 10,000 First Nations people killed in Australia's frontier wars, final massacre map shows

The Colonial Frontier Massacres Digital Map Project reveals the extent of violence against Aboriginal people in Australia's colonial history.

Paintings depicting the infamous Maralinga nuclear bomb tests to feature at Melbourne Art Fair

The Melbourne Art Fair will feature works by Harriette Bryant, addressing the legacy of British nuclear testing on Indigenous lands in Australia.

More than 10,000 First Nations people killed in Australia's frontier wars, final massacre map shows

The Colonial Frontier Massacres Digital Map Project reveals the extent of violence against Aboriginal people in Australia's colonial history.

Paintings depicting the infamous Maralinga nuclear bomb tests to feature at Melbourne Art Fair

The Melbourne Art Fair will feature works by Harriette Bryant, addressing the legacy of British nuclear testing on Indigenous lands in Australia.

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#leonard-peltier

Leonard Peltier Is Released After Nearly 50 Years in Prison

Leonard Peltier, who maintained his innocence, is released to home confinement after nearly 50 years in prison, celebrated by Indigenous rights activists.

A Long Journey Home: After 50 Years, Back on the Reservation

Leonard Peltier expressed deep gratitude and defiance upon his release after decades of imprisonment, acknowledging the support from Native Americans for his fight for freedom.

Leonard Peltier to be released from prison following commutation in FBI killings

Leonard Peltier's life sentence was commuted by Biden, prompting mixed reactions from supporters celebrating his release and law enforcement opposing it.

Biden commutes sentence for Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, convicted in killing of FBI agents

Biden commuted Leonard Peltier's life sentence, highlighting ongoing Indigenous rights issues and historical injustices.

He's going home': new film documents the fight to free Leonard Peltier

Leonard Peltier's case exemplifies a historic struggle for Indigenous rights, highlighting longstanding calls for justice amidst claims of wrongful imprisonment.

Rage Against the Machine celebrate Biden commuting sentence of Leonard Peltier

Rage Against the Machine celebrates the commutation of Leonard Peltier's life sentence, advocating for indigenous rights.

After years of denied parole attempts, Peltier is granted indefinite house arrest by President Biden.

Leonard Peltier Is Released After Nearly 50 Years in Prison

Leonard Peltier, who maintained his innocence, is released to home confinement after nearly 50 years in prison, celebrated by Indigenous rights activists.

A Long Journey Home: After 50 Years, Back on the Reservation

Leonard Peltier expressed deep gratitude and defiance upon his release after decades of imprisonment, acknowledging the support from Native Americans for his fight for freedom.

Leonard Peltier to be released from prison following commutation in FBI killings

Leonard Peltier's life sentence was commuted by Biden, prompting mixed reactions from supporters celebrating his release and law enforcement opposing it.

Biden commutes sentence for Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, convicted in killing of FBI agents

Biden commuted Leonard Peltier's life sentence, highlighting ongoing Indigenous rights issues and historical injustices.

He's going home': new film documents the fight to free Leonard Peltier

Leonard Peltier's case exemplifies a historic struggle for Indigenous rights, highlighting longstanding calls for justice amidst claims of wrongful imprisonment.

Rage Against the Machine celebrate Biden commuting sentence of Leonard Peltier

Rage Against the Machine celebrates the commutation of Leonard Peltier's life sentence, advocating for indigenous rights.

After years of denied parole attempts, Peltier is granted indefinite house arrest by President Biden.

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Aboriginal group seeks $1.1bn in damages over Australia mining project

The Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation seeks $1.15bn in damages from Western Australia over mining activities on ancestral land.

Indigenous Nations Mobilize Against ICE Targeting and Profiling

Indigenous individuals in the U.S. face racial profiling and potential deportation amidst federal immigration crackdowns, causing widespread fear and trauma.

Swedish government green-lights largest infrastructure project in a century

The North Bothnia railway line is critical for enhancing industrial connectivity and supporting green transitions in northern Sweden.

#environmental-impact

Dam for a dam': India, China edge towards a Himalayan water war

India's construction of a giant hydro dam on the Siang River threatens local communities and environment despite protests.

Days before Trump took office, Interior approved oil and gas leases for land bought during 2019 public auction - High Country News

The BLM's approval for oil and gas leases near Chaco National Park raises significant concerns over cultural impacts on Indigenous communities.

Dam for a dam': India, China edge towards a Himalayan water war

India's construction of a giant hydro dam on the Siang River threatens local communities and environment despite protests.

Days before Trump took office, Interior approved oil and gas leases for land bought during 2019 public auction - High Country News

The BLM's approval for oil and gas leases near Chaco National Park raises significant concerns over cultural impacts on Indigenous communities.

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#trump-administration

Trump's order targets fossil fuels in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Trump's executive order aims to boost fossil fuel development in Alaska despite environmental concerns and anticipated legal challenges.

Trump Can't Strip Natives of Our US Citizenship, but He Will Try to Take Our Lands

The Trump administration questioned birthright citizenship for Indigenous people using outdated legal precedents.

Trump's order targets fossil fuels in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Trump's executive order aims to boost fossil fuel development in Alaska despite environmental concerns and anticipated legal challenges.

Trump Can't Strip Natives of Our US Citizenship, but He Will Try to Take Our Lands

The Trump administration questioned birthright citizenship for Indigenous people using outdated legal precedents.

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#history

The landmark home of a California family was destroyed by fire. Now a city reckons with its painful history

The destruction of the historic Bidwell mansion has elicited public mourning while highlighting the complex history of colonization and indigenous displacement.

Deporting people from stolen land - 48 hills

European settlers' actions instigated the creation of homelessness and a criminal narrative around poverty in the U.S.

The landmark home of a California family was destroyed by fire. Now a city reckons with its painful history

The destruction of the historic Bidwell mansion has elicited public mourning while highlighting the complex history of colonization and indigenous displacement.

Deporting people from stolen land - 48 hills

European settlers' actions instigated the creation of homelessness and a criminal narrative around poverty in the U.S.

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Green activists warn London exchange over possibly criminal' copper trading

The LME risks legal violations by trading copper from the environmentally hazardous Grasberg mine.

#generational-trauma

10 States Fund Carceral Facilities and Programs Using Stolen Indigenous Lands

Generational trauma from historical injustices continues to affect Indigenous communities, illustrating the urgent need for recognition and healing.

These states use stolen Indigenous land to fund prisons - High Country News

Many Indigenous peoples face generational trauma due to historical injustices and systemic neglect by the U.S. government, yet there is hope for recovery and change.

10 States Fund Carceral Facilities and Programs Using Stolen Indigenous Lands

Generational trauma from historical injustices continues to affect Indigenous communities, illustrating the urgent need for recognition and healing.

These states use stolen Indigenous land to fund prisons - High Country News

Many Indigenous peoples face generational trauma due to historical injustices and systemic neglect by the U.S. government, yet there is hope for recovery and change.

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The Dark Side of Canada's Fight Over Lobster

The dispute over lobster fishing rights in Nova Scotia involves complex issues of Indigenous rights and economic equity, creating community division and criminal activity.

#new-zealand

A New Zealand mountain is granted personhood, recognizing it as sacred for Maori

Mount Taranaki is now recognized as a legal person in New Zealand, acknowledging its significance to Indigenous people and addressing historical injustices.

Taranaki Mounga, New Zealand's second-highest mountain, granted same legal rights as a person

Taranaki Mounga, New Zealand's second-highest mountain, has been granted legal personhood, embodying Maori cultural significance and environmental protection.

A New Zealand mountain is granted personhood, recognizing it as sacred for Maori

Mount Taranaki is now recognized as a legal person in New Zealand, acknowledging its significance to Indigenous people and addressing historical injustices.

Taranaki Mounga, New Zealand's second-highest mountain, granted same legal rights as a person

Taranaki Mounga, New Zealand's second-highest mountain, has been granted legal personhood, embodying Maori cultural significance and environmental protection.

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Oscar-nominated 'Sugarcane' directors receive honor at 2025 Sundance Film Festival

Directors Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie celebrate their documentary 'Sugarcane' being nominated for an Oscar after winning awards at Sundance.

#australia-day

Australia Day Protesters Vandalize Melbourne and Sydney Statues

Australia Day is seen by many as a reminder of colonial oppression, leading to protests and vandalism of statues.

The observance of Australia Day evokes strong feelings, with some advocating for alternative names like Invasion Day.

Captain Cook statue vandalised again before controversial Australia Day'

The vandalism of Captain James Cook's statue underscores the ongoing debate over Australia's colonial history and the significance of Australia Day.

Australia Day Protesters Vandalize Melbourne and Sydney Statues

Australia Day is seen by many as a reminder of colonial oppression, leading to protests and vandalism of statues.

The observance of Australia Day evokes strong feelings, with some advocating for alternative names like Invasion Day.

Captain Cook statue vandalised again before controversial Australia Day'

The vandalism of Captain James Cook's statue underscores the ongoing debate over Australia's colonial history and the significance of Australia Day.

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Indigenous Alaskans and Republicans dismayed by Trump's Denali renaming

Trump's attempt to rename Denali back to Mount McKinley faces significant opposition from Indigenous Alaskans and state lawmakers.

#human-rights-violations

"This is about power": Indigenous immigrants face a second Trump administration - High Country News

Trump's administration enforced policies that led to human rights violations for Indigenous immigrants, exemplified by the traumatic separation of families at the border.

10 Unsettling Historical Facts That Show A Side Of History Your Teachers Didn't Want You To Know About

Native American women have faced forced sterilization, which Maria Sanchez labeled a modern genocide in 1977.

The legacy of sterilization abuse has long-term psychological impacts on Native American communities.

"This is about power": Indigenous immigrants face a second Trump administration - High Country News

Trump's administration enforced policies that led to human rights violations for Indigenous immigrants, exemplified by the traumatic separation of families at the border.

10 Unsettling Historical Facts That Show A Side Of History Your Teachers Didn't Want You To Know About

Native American women have faced forced sterilization, which Maria Sanchez labeled a modern genocide in 1977.

The legacy of sterilization abuse has long-term psychological impacts on Native American communities.

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The World

Israel's military operations in Jenin are intensified by recent prison releases amid a ceasefire with Hamas.

Panama's vast Cobre mine is closed. So why is their security still restricting access to local villages?

Indigenous people's movement is heavily restricted by security at the Cobre Panama copper mine despite a recent court ruling against the mining contract.

How Land Reshuffling Made the American West's Racial Divide

Palm Springs exemplifies how settler colonialism has reshaped racial hierarchies through land appropriation, affecting indigenous groups and their heritage.

Message from the Amazon

Human action devastates the planet; Indigenous communities like the Ashaninka lead global environmental efforts through deep spiritual connections to their land.

12 eye-opening reads to kick-start your 2025 reading goals

Explore transformative books from 2024 that delve into crucial societal and environmental themes, featuring perspectives on history, justice, and our relationship with the planet.

Redefining boundaries for Indigenous communities

Indigenous peoples are vigorously defending their ancestral lands against government and corporate encroachment, emphasizing their inextricable connection to these territories.

Biden establishes 2 new national monuments in California, as part of final big environmental push

President Biden designated two new national monuments in California, enhancing environmental protection and honoring native tribal significance.

The top 10 Berkeley stories in 2024

Berkeley witnessed significant changes in 2024, particularly in land rematriation and city council dynamics.

Indigenous leaders lift the veil on gender-based violence in El Salvador

The Sijsihuat Mejmetzaly Observatory sheds light on the prevalence of abuse suffered by Indigenous women in El Salvador, promoting empowerment and visibility.

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Silence surrounds the disappearance of Chilean grandmother Julia Chunil. What really happened?

Devoted, dogged, defiant: the Mexican women who sow the seeds of struggle'

US tourist arrested for entering forbidden Indian island DW 04/05/2025

Devoted, dogged, defiant: the Mexican women who sow the seeds of struggle'

US tourist arrested for entering forbidden Indian island DW 04/05/2025

Survivors of Alto Remanso massacre in Colombia commemorate their dead, despite their exile

The end of the Ayoreo? The race to find proof that Paraguay's uncontacted people exist

The Lost Film of Panama: Indigenous Kuna reclaim their voice

Promises Unkept: Treaty 8 and the Battle for Indigenous Rights | The Walrus

They knew that we were here': following in the footsteps of the uncontacted Pardo River Kawahiva people

Brazil's mysterious man of the hole' is dead. Should his land remain protected?

Hope has returned': tribe hails Lula's fight against illegal mining in Amazon

The end of the Ayoreo? The race to find proof that Paraguay's uncontacted people exist

The Lost Film of Panama: Indigenous Kuna reclaim their voice

Promises Unkept: Treaty 8 and the Battle for Indigenous Rights | The Walrus

They knew that we were here': following in the footsteps of the uncontacted Pardo River Kawahiva people

Brazil's mysterious man of the hole' is dead. Should his land remain protected?

Hope has returned': tribe hails Lula's fight against illegal mining in Amazon

Patagonia CEO: Trump Shouldn't Sell our Public Lands

Here's what President Trump can (and can't) do to Calif.'s protected lands

Protest Is another form of love - High Country News

Patagonia CEO: Trump Shouldn't Sell our Public Lands

Here's what President Trump can (and can't) do to Calif.'s protected lands

Protest Is another form of love - High Country News

Global carbon offset sector under scrutiny DW 02/26/2025

Fires, deforestation and drought hammered the Amazon in 2024

Letters to the Editor, March 2025 - High Country News

Trump's funding freeze of Indigenous food programs may violate treaty law - High Country News

Human rights group say green energy projects threaten Sami in Norway and Sweden

Global carbon offset sector under scrutiny DW 02/26/2025

Fires, deforestation and drought hammered the Amazon in 2024

Letters to the Editor, March 2025 - High Country News

Trump's funding freeze of Indigenous food programs may violate treaty law - High Country News

Human rights group say green energy projects threaten Sami in Norway and Sweden

DAPL Pipeline Lawsuit Against Greenpeace Also Aims to Silence Indigenous Protest

The Case Against Greenpeace Puts a Spotlight on Native History

Greenpeace trial begins over North Dakota pipeline protests. Why the case will test the 1st Amendment

Greenpeace verdict is weaponization of legal system', advocacy groups say

I was an independent observer in the Greenpeace trial. What I saw was shocking | Steven Donziger

DAPL Pipeline Lawsuit Against Greenpeace Also Aims to Silence Indigenous Protest

The Case Against Greenpeace Puts a Spotlight on Native History

Greenpeace trial begins over North Dakota pipeline protests. Why the case will test the 1st Amendment

Greenpeace verdict is weaponization of legal system', advocacy groups say

I was an independent observer in the Greenpeace trial. What I saw was shocking | Steven Donziger

Mountain becomes latest natural feature to be granted personhood by law

Running shoe brand Hoka accused of misappropriating Maori culture

Mountain becomes latest natural feature to be granted personhood by law

Running shoe brand Hoka accused of misappropriating Maori culture

War in the Arctic? | Start Here

Greenland and Denmark: how past scandals weigh on relations DW 01/29/2025

Total No-Brainer': Donald Trump Jr. Insists Greenland 100%' Interested in Being Liberated' From Denmark

War in the Arctic? | Start Here

Greenland and Denmark: how past scandals weigh on relations DW 01/29/2025

Total No-Brainer': Donald Trump Jr. Insists Greenland 100%' Interested in Being Liberated' From Denmark

Stop-and-search, fire ants and stinging nettles: doling out justice to illegal miners in Peru's Amazon

Biden to create two new California national monuments protecting tribal lands

Stop-and-search, fire ants and stinging nettles: doling out justice to illegal miners in Peru's Amazon

Biden to create two new California national monuments protecting tribal lands

Tribal land ruling undercuts marijuana law's claims of undoing racial disparities

We're mobilising': Indigenous Australians speak of treaty and independence as change the date and failed voice referendum fade

Tribal land ruling undercuts marijuana law's claims of undoing racial disparities

We're mobilising': Indigenous Australians speak of treaty and independence as change the date and failed voice referendum fade

The Most Toxic Substance on Earth - and the Tiny Town Volunteering to Host It | The Walrus

Second body identified in Canada landfill amid search for serial killer's victims

Denying our truth'

14 Urban Legends That People Were Shocked To Learn Are Actually 100% True

The Most Toxic Substance on Earth - and the Tiny Town Volunteering to Host It | The Walrus

Second body identified in Canada landfill amid search for serial killer's victims

Denying our truth'

14 Urban Legends That People Were Shocked To Learn Are Actually 100% True

They shouldn't have to fight alone': the families on the frontline of the Navajo Nation missing people crisis photo essay

There's a dirty side to clean energy in the metal-rich mountains of South Africa | Aeon Videos

EPA takes unprecedented step to remove uranium waste from the Navajo Nation - High Country News

Trump's Climate Funding Freeze Leaves Tribes and Community Groups in Limbo

'If we center Indigenous birthing people as the standard for protection, then everybody's protected' - High Country News

There's a dirty side to clean energy in the metal-rich mountains of South Africa | Aeon Videos

EPA takes unprecedented step to remove uranium waste from the Navajo Nation - High Country News

Trump's Climate Funding Freeze Leaves Tribes and Community Groups in Limbo

'If we center Indigenous birthing people as the standard for protection, then everybody's protected' - High Country News

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