Tag #Indigenous Rights

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Greenland's IUD Scandal Fuels Independence Movement

A Danish podcast revealed that thousands of underage Greenlandic girls were forced into IUD use in the 1960s and 70s by the Danish government, causing lasting health problems and prompting a lawsuit seeking compensation and an apology; this, along with a past assimilation experiment, fuels calls for...

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Saskatchewan Attempted Murderer Granted Statutory Release

Leslie Black, convicted of the attempted murder and sexual assault of Marlene Bird in 2014, was granted statutory release from prison despite concerns about his behavior and high risk of reoffending, with conditions including residence in a halfway house and psychological counseling.

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Guatemalan Indigenous Woman Overcomes Educational Barriers, Advocates for Girls' Rights

Josefina Tíu, a 21-year-old indigenous Q'eqchi' woman from Guatemala, overcame three attempts to deny her education, highlighting the systemic barriers faced by indigenous girls. Her university enrollment, activism against violence toward girls, and advocacy for education demonstrate the potential f...

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First Nations Reject \$3.6 Billion Settlement, to Pursue Supreme Court Action

Twelve Robinson Superior First Nations in Northern Ontario rejected a \$3.6-billion government settlement offer for broken 1850 treaty promises, choosing to pursue a larger compensation amount through the Supreme Court.

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Australia Day: Contrasting Views on Colonization and National Identity

On Australia Day, Sussan Ley compared Australia's colonization to Mars colonization, while thousands protested in Melbourne against colonization, advocating for Indigenous land rights, leading to Spring Street being blocked off by police.

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Australia Day Protests Highlight Indigenous Grievances

On Australia Day, January 26th, protests erupted across Australia, with thousands marching in Sydney and Melbourne to denounce high Indigenous incarceration rates, poor health outcomes, and historical injustices stemming from British colonization, while a recent poll showed support for the date rose...

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22-Year Separation Ends in Emotional Reunion, Underscoring Australia's Forced Adoption Legacy

Patsy Brown, a Quandamooka woman, reunited with her son, given up for adoption in 1971 at Boothville Mothers' Hospital in Brisbane, after a 22-year separation, highlighting the lasting trauma of Australia's forced adoption policies.

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Biden Commutes Sentence of Indigenous Activist Leonard Peltier

President Joe Biden commuted the life sentence of Leonard Peltier, an 80-year-old Indigenous activist imprisoned since 1975 for the killing of two FBI agents at Pine Ridge Reservation, on January 20, 2025, allowing for home confinement, although the commutation does not admit state wrongdoing.

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Misrepresentation of Salgado's Amazonian Photography Project

Sebastião Salgado's Amazônia photography project, featuring Indigenous groups, has been criticized; however, the project includes Indigenous voices and has secured vital medical support through Salgado's advocacy and political influence.

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Life on Land
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Indigenous Inclusion Crucial in Canada's Response to Potential U.S. Tariffs

Indigenous leaders are demanding inclusion in Canada's strategy to counter potential U.S. tariffs, citing the disproportionate impact on Indigenous businesses and workers in resource-based sectors, with revenue from U.S. exports ranging from 19% to 90% for some. Provincial leaders are also taking ac...

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Australia Day: Divided Celebrations Highlight Indigenous Rights Debate

Australia Day celebrations on January 26th, 2024, were marked by protests and celebrations, highlighting the ongoing division over Indigenous rights, with the opposition party vowing to mandate Australia Day citizenship ceremonies if elected and the current government attempting to accommodate multi...

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Colombia's First Transgender Wayuu Woman: A 45-Year Fight for Recognition

After a 45-year battle, 72-year-old Georgina Epiayú became the first transgender Wayuu woman officially recognized in Colombia, highlighting systemic barriers faced by transgender individuals in accessing basic rights and the socio-economic challenges within the Wayuu community.

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