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15 Indigenous Deaths Prompt Calls for Canadian Police Violence Inquiry

Between August 30 and December 14, 2024, 15 Indigenous Canadians died in police custody or during police interactions, prompting demands for a national inquiry into systemic police violence against Indigenous communities, a crisis rooted in historical injustices.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Colombia's Indigenous Suicide Crisis: A Photographic Account

Santiago Mesa Rico's "Jaidë" won a World Press Photo award for portraying the high suicide rates among Colombia's Emberá people in Chocó; rates in the Amazonian departments are nearly five times the national average, highlighting systemic issues and the need for culturally sensitive solutions.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Western Australia's Indigenous Child Removal Crisis

A Human Rights Watch report reveals that 33 Aboriginal parents in Western Australia had 113 children removed due to factors like homelessness, domestic violence, and poverty, highlighting systemic failures and the urgent need for comprehensive support.

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No Poverty
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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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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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Indigenous Justice System Under Scrutiny After Severe Assault on Colombian Woman

A 19-year-old indigenous woman in Colombia, Dina Marcela Primera, was severely beaten by her partner on March 18th, sparking debate about gender-based violence within indigenous justice systems. The assailant was arrested by indigenous authorities, but concerns remain about the adequacy of their jur...

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Gender Equality
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Illinois Returns Land to Potawatomi Nation After 175 Years

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has reclaimed 1,500 acres of land in Illinois' Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area, originally promised in 1829 but seized by the U.S. government in 1849, marking a significant step in the "Land Back" movement.

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Ashlee Shingoose Identified as Serial Killer's First Victim

Winnipeg police will identify Ashlee Shingoose of St. Theresa Point First Nation as Buffalo Woman, the first victim of serial killer Jeremy Skibicki, at a Wednesday press conference, confirming a year-long search by her family and resolving a key piece of a larger investigation into the murders of f...

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Greenpeace Awarded \$660 Million in SLAPP Lawsuit Over Standing Rock Protest

A North Dakota court awarded Energy Transfer \$660 million in a lawsuit against Greenpeace for its support of the Standing Rock protests, raising concerns about free speech and the potential for similar SLAPP lawsuits.

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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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