Tag #Indigenous Rights

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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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Zapatistas' European Tour: A Documentary on Environmental Resistance

Valentina Leduc's documentary "Los sueños que compartimos" follows the 2021 Zapatista tour across Europe, highlighting their solidarity with three resistance movements: reforestation efforts in Galicia, anti-mining protests in Germany, and a water rights struggle in Puebla, Mexico, revealing interco...

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Colombian Indigenous Groups Plan Protests Over Unfulfilled Promises

Colombia's indigenous groups, feeling unheard despite increased dialogue under President Gustavo Petro, plan large-scale protests to demand land rights, resources, and self-governance promised before his election, highlighting the challenges of implementing policy changes even with a supportive lead...

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Ongoing Displacement of Native American Communities

Native American communities experience persistent displacement due to economic hardship, climate change, and historical injustices, resulting in low homeownership, limited capital access, and cultural disruption; however, Native-led initiatives are working to reclaim economic power and build resilie...

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US Tourist Arrested for Illegal Entry onto North Sentinel Island

A 24-year-old US tourist, Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, was arrested for illegally landing on North Sentinel Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, attempting contact with the Sentinelese tribe and filming his visit, endangering both himself and the tribe; this highlights a growing threat posed...

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Actress's Testimony in Native Title Dispute Highlights Challenges of Oral History

Actress Tasma Walton testified in a Melbourne native title dispute, revealing her Bunurong heritage, leading to online abuse, prompting a judge's apology and highlighting challenges in using oral histories to prove land claims.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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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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Climate Action
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Racism Alleged in 1988 Death of Aboriginal Teenager

The uncle of Mark Haines, a 17-year-old Aboriginal boy found dead on train tracks in Tamworth, NSW, in 1988, alleges police racism hindered the investigation, citing a senior officer's prejudiced statement and inconsistent investigative practices compared to non-Indigenous deaths. An inquest is unde...

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American Tourist Arrested for Illegal Visit to North Sentinel Island

On March 29, American tourist Mykhailo Polyakov illegally traveled to India's North Sentinel Island, home to the Sentinelese tribe, and was arrested upon his return; his actions endangered the tribe and violated Indian law designed to protect them from outside diseases.

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Federal Funding Cuts Threaten Native CDFIs, Jeopardizing Economic Growth in Underserved Communities

Federal funding cuts threaten Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), which provide vital financial support to Native and rural communities underserved by mainstream banks, jeopardizing economic growth and exacerbating existing inequalities.

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Perth Murder Trial: Accused Claims Co-Accused Delivered Fatal Blow

Jack Brearley, accused in the murder of 15-year-old Cassius Turvey in Perth, testified that his co-accused, Brodie Palmer, struck the boy with a metal pole, while he only punched him after being stabbed; the incident followed threats against Brearley's partner's home.

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FBI Deploys 60 Agents to Tackle Unsolved Violent Crimes in Indian Country

The FBI is sending 60 agents and personnel to ten states for six months to help investigate over 4,300 unsolved violent crimes in Indian Country, collaborating with tribal authorities and federal prosecutors to address high crime rates affecting Native American communities.

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