Tag #Indigenous Rights

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Manitoba Métis Await Self-Government Treaty Ratification

On Louis Riel Day 2025, the Manitoba Métis Federation awaits royal assent for their self-government treaty, signed last November, which grants them inherent rights and law-making powers; however, Parliament's prorogation has delayed its implementation, causing concern and highlighting ongoing strugg...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Trump's Annexation Suggestion Ignites Canadian Patriotism Amidst Historical Reckoning

Donald Trump's suggestion that the US could annex Canada has sparked a surge in Canadian patriotism, with displays ranging from wearing "Canada is not for sale" hats to promoting Canadian-made products; however, this is interwoven with ongoing discussions about colonial injustices against Indigenous...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Argentina Declares Mapuche Group RAM a Terrorist Organization Amid Devastating Wildfires

The Argentine government declared the Mapuche group RAM a terrorist organization, blaming them for wildfires that have destroyed 37,000 hectares in Patagonia, despite a lack of concrete evidence and denials from RAM leader Jones Huala; the move has sparked controversy and concerns about escalating c...

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Climate Action
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Debate Erupts Over Cost and Cultural Significance of Australian "Welcome to Country" Ceremonies

Welcome to Country" ceremonies in Australia are facing criticism over their costs, ranging from $573 to $5500 per event, sparking debate about their cultural significance and appropriate funding, reflecting broader tensions in reconciliation efforts.

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Australia Fails to Address Stolen Generations Trauma: Only 6% of Recommendations Implemented

A report reveals that only 6% of the recommendations from the 1997 Bringing Them Home report, which investigated the forced removal of Aboriginal children from their families, have been implemented, leaving survivors with ongoing trauma and unmet needs. The report, "Are You Waiting for us to Die?", ...

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Peru's Forced Sterilizations: 300,000 Victims, Slow Justice"

During Peru's 1990s internal conflict, an estimated 300,000 impoverished Quechua women were forcibly sterilized under Alberto Fujimori's regime; the UN's CEDAW committee has denounced this as a potential crime against humanity, urging Peru to provide reparations and psychological support to victims,...

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Gender Equality
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Iza's Strong Showing in Ecuadorian Presidential Elections

In Ecuador's 2023 presidential elections, Leonidas Iza, representing the Pachakutik party, secured 5.3% of the vote and 536,000 votes, placing third. His strong showing reflects long-standing indigenous grievances and will likely influence the upcoming runoff election.

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Port Radium: A Canadian Mining Town's Legacy of Radium and Atomic Bombs

The Eldorado Mine in Port Radium, Canada, supplied radium for the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, causing over 200,000 deaths and leaving a legacy of cancer and environmental contamination in the community, now known as the "Village of Widows.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Exhibition Showcases Life of Aboriginal Rights Pioneer Lowitja O'Donoghue

An exhibition at the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre in Adelaide showcases the life and work of Lowitja O'Donoghue, a pioneering Aboriginal nurse and rights activist, featuring items from her personal collection curated by her niece and daughter, offering insights into her journey from stolen chi...

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World Bank Cancels Tanzania Tourism Project Amid Human Rights Abuses

The World Bank canceled its $150 million REGROW tourism project in Tanzania's Ruaha National Park in January 2025 following reports of widespread human rights abuses against indigenous communities, including killings, torture, and forced evictions, prompting calls for land rights restitution and acc...

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Lawsuit Filed Over Solomon Islands Oil Spill

A lawsuit was filed against five companies for the 2019 Rennell Island oil spill in the Solomon Islands, which released over 300 tonnes of heavy fuel oil, causing severe environmental damage and health issues; the spill damaged the reef, contaminated water, and killed livestock.

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Life Below Water
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Tyler Prize Awarded to Researchers for Amazon Sustainability Work

Eduardo Brondízio and Sandra Díaz won the 2025 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement for their research on biodiversity loss's impact on human societies; Brondízio's Amazon-focused work highlights the need for integrating social and natural sciences to address environmental issues, particularly ...

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Life on Land

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