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NZ Parliament Rejects Treaty of Waitangi Redefinition Bill

New Zealand's parliament resoundingly defeated (112-11) a bill that sought to redefine the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, following widespread public opposition from the Māori community and a heated parliamentary debate.

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La memoria de las mariposas": Exposing Amazonian Genocide

The Peruvian documentary "La memoria de las mariposas" exposes the brutal exploitation of indigenous peoples in the Putumayo Amazon during the early 1900s rubber boom, using recovered archival footage and eyewitness accounts to illustrate the genocide and enduring impact of historical injustices.

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Illegal Amazon Gold Mining: Deforestation Continues Despite Crackdowns

Illegal gold mining in four major Brazilian indigenous territories has destroyed 4,219 hectares of rainforest in two years, despite government crackdowns; activity shifted from areas like Yanomami (down 7%) and Kayapó (down 31%) to Sararé (up 93%), causing severe environmental damage and health risk...

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Brazil's Indigenous Movement Mobilizes 8,000 for Land Rights and COP30

The 21st annual Landless Camp (ATL) in Brasilia, Brazil, gathered over 8,000 indigenous people to protest the PEC 48 constitutional amendment restricting indigenous land rights and advocate for climate action ahead of COP30, showcasing the movement's growing strength and international alliances.

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Language Barrier Exposes Healthcare Gaps for Indigenous Communities

In Oaxaca, Mexico, a Canadian embassy team and a Red de Intérpretes member discovered a 90-year-old indigenous woman misdiagnosed due to a language barrier; this highlighted the organization's crucial role in bridging communication gaps and advocating for indigenous rights in Mexico and the US, faci...

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American YouTuber Arrested for Illegal Visit to North Sentinel Island

A 24-year-old American YouTuber, Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, was arrested in India for illegally visiting the restricted North Sentinel Island on March 29th, attempting to contact the Sentinelese tribe, and violating a law protecting isolated tribes; he faces up to five years in prison.

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New Mexico Launches Turquoise Alert System for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People

New Mexico launched the Turquoise Alert System on July 1st, a specialized alert system to address the high number of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, using cell phone alerts and coordinated law enforcement response, reflecting a national effort to combat this issue.

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Mabo Family Condemns Rio Tinto's Funding of Mabo Centre

Six of Eddie Mabo's grandchildren publicly condemned Rio Tinto's funding of the Mabo Centre at the University of Melbourne, accusing the mining company of hypocrisy and betraying Mabo's legacy, despite senior family members' prior knowledge of the funding; the company declined to comment.

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Illegal Gold Mining Ravages Amazon, Defying Crackdowns

Illegal gold mining in four major Brazilian indigenous territories has destroyed 4219 hectares of rainforest over the past two years, despite government crackdowns; the activity has merely shifted locations, causing severe environmental damage and health problems, and highlighting the need for stric...

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Indonesia's Massive Deforestation Plan for Biofuel and Food Production Threatens Indigenous Groups

Indonesia's plan to clear forests the size of Belgium for sugarcane bioethanol and food crops threatens Indigenous groups and the environment, potentially releasing 315 million tons of CO2 and impacting biodiversity.

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Brearley Denies Murder in Turvey Case

Jack Brearley, 24, denies murdering 15-year-old Cassius Turvey in Perth on October 13, 2022, claiming his co-accused, Brodie Palmer, inflicted the fatal blow; three others are also on trial.

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Lula Visits Raoni Amidst Amazon Oil Exploration Dispute

On April 4, 2025, Brazilian President Lula da Silva visited cacique Raoni in the Xingu region, awarding him the National Order of Merit. Raoni urged Lula to halt Amazon oil exploration plans, highlighting the conflict between economic interests and environmental protection, while indigenous groups p...

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