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Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

A daughter's fight to bring her murdered mother home

Morgan Harris, victim of a serial killer, represents the tragic impact of violence against Indigenous women in Canada.
#land-acknowledgment
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Guatemala jails ex-paramilitaries for 40 years over rapes during civil war

Historic court decision acknowledges the plight and struggle of rape survivors during Guatemala's civil war.
#canada
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Canada's Sovereignty Crisis Feels All Too Familiar to First Nations | The Walrus

Trump's potential presidency raises sovereignty concerns for Canadians, particularly regarding Indigenous rights amidst assimilation pressures.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Canada's Sovereignty Crisis Feels All Too Familiar to First Nations | The Walrus

Trump's potential presidency raises sovereignty concerns for Canadians, particularly regarding Indigenous rights amidst assimilation pressures.
#pacific-islands
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Portland food

Trump issues order opening Pacific marine monument to commercial fishing

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Portland food

Trump issues order opening Pacific marine monument to commercial fishing

fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

US Supreme Court rejects Native American case against large copper mine

At the heart of the case is a stretch of federal land in the Tonto National Forest, part of the western state of Arizona. The San Carlos Apache tribe know the land as Oak Flat or Chi'chil Bildagoteel in the Apache language.
LA Clippers
fromDecider
6 days ago

Stream It Or Skip It: 'Kevin Costner's The West' on History, where the 'Yellowstone' star narrates an honest history of the U.S.'s expansion westward

The first episode of Kevin Costner's The West delves into the conflicts faced by Indigenous tribes against settlers, showcasing their resistance and struggle to safeguard ancestral lands.
Golden State Warriors
#environmental-protection
US politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

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.
Remote teams
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A deadly mission: how Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira tried to warn the world about the Amazon's destruction

The tragic disappearance of Pereira and Phillips highlights the dangers faced by those protecting Indigenous rights in the Amazon.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

First Nations leaders in Ontario's Ring of Fire region demand Bill 5 be struck down | CBC News

US politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

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.
Remote teams
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A deadly mission: how Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira tried to warn the world about the Amazon's destruction

The tragic disappearance of Pereira and Phillips highlights the dangers faced by those protecting Indigenous rights in the Amazon.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

First Nations leaders in Ontario's Ring of Fire region demand Bill 5 be struck down | CBC News

#defamation-lawsuit
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Media industry

Indigenous Amazon tribe says New York Times story led to its members being smeared as porn addicts

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Media industry

Indigenous Amazon tribe says New York Times story led to its members being smeared as porn addicts

#environmental-concerns
Online Community Development
fromNature
1 week ago

Why space exploration must not be left to a few powerful nations

The space industry's growth must include marginalized voices to address ethical concerns and rights of Indigenous communities and low-income countries.
fromKqed
1 week ago
SF politics

California Delta Leaders Blast Newsom's Push to Fast-Track $20 Billion Water Tunnel | KQED

Online Community Development
fromNature
1 week ago

Why space exploration must not be left to a few powerful nations

The space industry's growth must include marginalized voices to address ethical concerns and rights of Indigenous communities and low-income countries.
fromKqed
1 week ago
SF politics

California Delta Leaders Blast Newsom's Push to Fast-Track $20 Billion Water Tunnel | KQED

#deforestation
Roam Research
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A cemetery of trees': vast green expanses turned to dust as loggers plunder South America's Gran Chaco

The Gran Chaco forest is rapidly deforesting, affecting biodiversity and Indigenous communities due to logging and agricultural expansion.
Roam Research
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A cemetery of trees': vast green expanses turned to dust as loggers plunder South America's Gran Chaco

The Gran Chaco forest is rapidly deforesting, affecting biodiversity and Indigenous communities due to logging and agricultural expansion.
Canada news
fromTruthout
1 week ago

First Nations Worry Canada's Push to Be an "Energy Superpower" Will Harm Them

Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to transform the Canadian economy while addressing Indigenous rights amid rising nationalism and economic independence from the U.S.
fromeuronews
1 week ago

Video. Supporters rally with haka as Maori MPs face sanctions

The haka, a powerful Māori dance of challenge, is widely respected across New Zealand, often performed at sports events, graduations and funerals.
MMA
#climate-change
SF food
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

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.
fromEarth911
3 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

Earth911 Podcast: Cool Earth's Hannah Peck Collaborates With Indigenous Communities To Preserve The Planet's Remaining Rainforests

SF food
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

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.
fromEarth911
3 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

Earth911 Podcast: Cool Earth's Hannah Peck Collaborates With Indigenous Communities To Preserve The Planet's Remaining Rainforests

#protest
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Arizona creates 'turquoise alert system' for missing Indigenous people

Arizona enacts 'Emily's Law' to create an alert system for missing Indigenous people following a tragic case.
#un-permanent-forum
Online Community Development
fromHigh Country News
2 weeks ago

Indigenous leaders at UNPFII underscore the need for genuine consent - High Country News

The U.N. Permanent Forum emphasized the critical importance of Indigenous rights, particularly the principle of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC).
Online Community Development
fromHigh Country News
2 weeks ago

Indigenous leaders at UNPFII underscore the need for genuine consent - High Country News

The U.N. Permanent Forum emphasized the critical importance of Indigenous rights, particularly the principle of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC).
#activism
Canada news
fromTruthout
3 months ago

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.
Canada news
fromTruthout
3 months ago

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.
Social justice
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

Jane Fonda Is on a Mission to Save Ecuador's Rain Forest

Jane Fonda is actively campaigning for Indigenous rights and climate justice, focusing on protecting the Amazon through partnerships and legal advocacy.
#taiwan
#human-rights
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago

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.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago

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.
#australia
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

Performances, healing dances abound as Toronto commemorates Red Dress Day | CBC News

Chow emphasized the need for a transformative vision of a city free from violence, stating, "We need to work harder and imagine a life that is free of violence [and is] instead full of love."
NYC LGBT
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Keeping Russian control of Crimea? Crimean Tatars respond DW 05/03/2025

Trump's agenda may recognize Crimea as Russian territory, but Crimean Tatars remain resolute in their fight for their homeland.
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

At U.N., mining groups tout protections for Indigenous people - High Country News

The administration fast-tracked a controversial copper mine in Arizona, disregarding objections from the San Carlos Apache Tribe and other tribal nations, to boost domestic mineral production.
Privacy professionals
#cultural-heritage
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

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.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

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.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

The hidden cost of Indonesia's nickel boom DW 04/30/2025

The nickel mining by Harita Group on Obi Island has caused severe water contamination, affecting local drinking water and health.
NYC parents
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why is Trump arm wrestling with the New York State Education Department over the fate of a high school mascot?

New York prohibits Indigenous-themed mascots in schools to protect cultural respect.
#environmental-activism
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

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.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

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.
#cultural-appropriation
#maori-language
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

The Dark Side of Conservation | True Crime Reports

The tragic killing of an Indigenous boy in the DRC raises pressing questions about the cost of wildlife conservation, particularly regarding the safety of local communities.
Online Community Development
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario's severed ties with Starlink impedes access to legal services in remote First Nations | CBC News

"Going forward, NAN community members will need to independently find the means and technology to attend court via Zoom," NALSC said in a statement last Tuesday.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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

"Julia Chunil Catricura's life embodies the struggle for land rights, highlighting how Indigenous defenders in Chile face threats and resistance while upholding their ancestral heritage."
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

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

A 24-year-old American tourist was arrested for attempting to contact the isolated Sentinelese tribe on North Sentinel Island, risking their safety and his own.
Canada news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

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

Fidelina Cruz commemorates her husband Pablo's assassination every year, reflecting the pain and loss felt by the Bajo Remanso community, alongside Rodolfo Pama, who honors his son Brayan.
Black Lives Matter
#greenpeace
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
2 months ago

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.
Canada news
fromFast Company
3 months ago

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.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
2 months ago

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.
Canada news
fromFast Company
3 months ago

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.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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.
philosophy
fromAeon
2 months ago

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.
#justice-system
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

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.
Canada news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

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.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

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.
Canada news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

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.
#local-news
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago
NYC politics

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

fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago
Portland food

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?

fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago
Portland food

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?

fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago
NYC politics

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

fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago
Portland food

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?

fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago
Portland food

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?

Women in technology
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

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.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

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.
Canada news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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

Lia Finocchiaro's remarks at the Darwin bombing commemoration overlooking the Larrakia people highlight a growing discomfort with acknowledgment rituals, impacting relations and unity.
UK politics
#sustainable-development
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

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.
fromHigh Country News
3 months ago

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

The reservation’s stunning landscape conceals more than a century of theft and neglect by the United States.
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