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Vatican Delays Repatriation of Indigenous Canadian Artifacts

Thousands of Indigenous Canadian artifacts remain in the Vatican's collection despite Pope Francis's 2022 pledge to return them following the discovery during a visit by Indigenous delegates; Indigenous leaders are now urging Pope Leo to fulfill this promise, citing the historical injustices surroun...

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Ontario Bill 5 Weakens Endangered Species Protections

Ontario's Bill 5, facing strong opposition from environmental groups and Indigenous leaders, proposes weakening the Endangered Species Act by creating "special economic zones" that bypass regulations, narrowly redefining "habitat," and removing species recovery goals.

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WA Announces $85,000 Redress for Stolen Generations

West Australian members of the stolen generations will each receive $85,000 under a new redress scheme, effective by month's end, addressing historical injustices highlighted in the 1997 Bringing Them Home report and decades of advocacy.

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Aboriginal Man Dies in Police Custody in Alice Springs

A 24-year-old Aboriginal man died in police custody in Alice Springs today after being restrained following an altercation at a Coles supermarket; the incident is being investigated as a death in custody, prompting calls for systemic justice reform.

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WA Launches Redress Scheme for Stolen Generations

Western Australia launched a redress scheme for Stolen Generations survivors, offering individual payments up to $85,000, following years of advocacy and leaving Queensland as the only state without such a program.

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Luxury Catamaran Expedition Showcases Haida Culture and Gwaii Haanas' Biodiversity

A luxury catamaran, Cascadia, is exploring Gwaii Haanas, a Canadian archipelago, with 16 guests learning about the Haida Nation's history and culture alongside naturalists showcasing the region's biodiversity; the expedition highlights sustainable tourism and cooperative management between the Haida...

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Colombia's Peace Talks: Dissident FARC Group Commits to Disarmament and Coca Crop Substitution

In Colombia's Nariño department, the government reached an agreement with the CNEB, a dissident FARC group, for disarmament, demining, and coca crop substitution across 30,000 hectares, aiming to curb drug trafficking and foster peace in a coca-growing region.

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Ontario's Bill 5 Faces Indigenous-Led Protests Amidst Planned Amendments

Ontario's Bill 5, aiming to fast-track development by suspending provincial laws in special economic zones, faces Indigenous-led protests and potential amendments due to insufficient consultation, raising concerns about environmental protection and democratic process.

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Colombia's Biodiversity Crisis: Successes and Urgent Challenges

Colombia's integrated environmental policy, celebrating 32 years of its National Environmental System (SINA), faces challenges from accelerating human impact in the Orinoquía and Pacific regions, threatening biodiversity and ecosystems like the Magdalena River's fisheries (68% decline since 1975).

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Life on Land
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Dja Dja Wurrung Leads Victoria's First Local Treaty Negotiations

The Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (DJAARA) initiated negotiations for a local treaty with the Victorian government, aiming for greater land management autonomy and integrating traditional and Western knowledge in education and land management. This is the first step in Victoria's path...

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Treaty Relationship Central to Canada's Future, Says Former Assembly of First Nations Chief

Former Assembly of First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde explains the importance of King Charles III's presence at the opening of Canada's Parliament on May 27th, highlighting the enduring legal and moral weight of the Treaties between the Crown and First Nations, predating Canadian Confederation.

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Ontario Premier Defends Bill 5 Amidst First Nations Opposition

Ontario Premier Doug Ford defends Bill 5, creating "special economic zones" to accelerate mining despite opposition from First Nations who cite lack of consultation and predict conflict; the bill aims to reduce 15-17 year approval times, unlocking billions in investment.

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