Tag #Indigenous Rights

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Alaska Uranium Mine Threatens Indigenous Community

The Iñupiat community of Elim, Alaska, opposes a planned uranium mine by Panther Minerals near their village, fearing water contamination and health risks, despite the state granting an exploration permit.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Minnesota Judge Upholds State Prosecution of Cannabis Crimes on Tribal Lands

A Minnesota judge ruled that the state can prosecute cannabis-related crimes on tribal lands, impacting Todd Thompson, a White Earth Band member arrested for selling cannabis despite state legalization; this raises concerns about Indigenous sovereignty and the effectiveness of social equity provisio...

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Reduced Inequality
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Greenland's Cultural Revival Fuels Push for Independence

In Greenland, a cultural revival reclaiming Inuit heritage and spirituality is underway, challenging the legacy of Danish colonial suppression and fueled by increased US attention to the island's resources and strategic location, potentially leading to greater political independence.

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Gender Equality
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Trump Administration's Actions Spark Uncertainty Over California National Monuments

President Biden designated Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands National Monuments in California on January 14, protecting land sacred to local tribes; however, President Trump's March 14 executive order caused confusion about their status, raising concerns about potential boundary reductions or elimin...

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Life on Land
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Undocumented Indigenous Farmworkers Face Hardship in California

Arcenio López, director of MICOP, discusses the struggles of indigenous Mexican farmworkers in California, highlighting their precarious legal status, language barriers, and the impact of stricter immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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CILGC Appoints First Board Chair to Oversee $5-Billion Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program

Michael Bonshor, president of Visions First Nations Financial Services, has been appointed as the board chair of the Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation (CILGC), a $5-billion program designed to provide loan guarantees to Indigenous communities across Canada to overcome limitations imposed ...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Colombia's First Indigenous Environment Minister Prioritizes Community-Based Solutions

Lena Estrada Añokazi, a 42-year-old Uitoto woman from the Amazonian La Chorrera, became Colombia's first Indigenous environment minister, promising community-based solutions to deforestation and prioritizing dialogue with all stakeholders.

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Life on Land
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Greenland's Inuit Cultural Revival: Reclaiming Identity and Challenging Colonial Legacy

In Greenland, a cultural revival reclaims pre-Christian Inuit traditions, including drum dancing and tattoos, rejecting colonial suppression and asserting Indigenous identity; this resurgence is intrinsically linked to the growing independence movement.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Climate Change Devastates Peruvian Amazon's Imiría Wetlands

Climate change is severely impacting the Shipibo-Konibo community in Peru's Imiría Regional Conservation Area, causing decreased rainfall, reduced fish populations, and wildfires, confirming ancestral predictions and threatening their way of life and the fragile Amazonian ecosystem.

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Climate Action
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Greenpeace Ordered to Pay Hundreds of Millions in Damages over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests

A North Dakota court ordered Greenpeace to pay Energy Transfer, the operator of the Dakota Access Pipeline, hundreds of millions of dollars in damages for protesting the pipeline's construction on land sacred to Sioux tribes, raising concerns about free speech and environmental activism.

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Climate Action
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Mexico Launches Indigenous Education Program to Combat Educational Disparities

Mexico launches a new Indigenous Education Program to address the severe educational disparities affecting indigenous communities, where 40% of children don't attend school due to poverty, lack of infrastructure, and other systemic issues.

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Quality Education
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Bolivian Wildfires: Devastating Impact on Wildlife and Communities

The 2024 Bolivian wildfires devastated over 10 million hectares, impacting wildlife sanctuaries like Ambue Ari which saw increased animal rescues, and indigenous communities like San Javier's Païkoneka central, where 300 of 1,500 families were displaced due to destroyed farmland.

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Life on Land

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