Tag #Indigenous Rights

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San Antonio Native American Suit Challenges River Development

Native Americans in San Antonio are suing the city to prevent the removal of trees along a river used for centuries in spiritual ceremonies, claiming the city's plan to repair the river wall violates their religious rights.

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Life on Land
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Mexico's Public Electoral Defender's Office Advances Indigenous Political Rights

Mexico's Public Electoral Defender's Office, created in 2016, addresses historical injustices by providing legal aid and advocacy to Indigenous communities, significantly improving their access to electoral justice and political participation, setting legal precedents in areas such as self-determina...

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Tren Maya Trial Delayed Amidst Allegations of Evidence Obstruction

Legal challenges against Mexico's Tren Maya high-speed rail project are stalled due to alleged non-receipt of evidence by the government, despite multiple attempts to deliver digital and physical copies; this follows years of delays and the project's continued operation despite injunctions.

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Life on Land
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Trump Administration's Arctic Drilling Plan Faces Public Backlash

The Trump administration's plan to expand oil and gas drilling in Alaska's 23 million-acre Arctic National Petroleum Reserve has drawn over 250,000 public comments opposing the rollback of environmental protections, raising concerns about wildlife, Alaska Native subsistence rights, and the rapidly w...

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Climate Action
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Indigenous Partnerships Key to Canada's Energy Future

The successful Haisla Nation and Pembina-led Cedar LNG project, now the world's largest Indigenous majority-owned LNG facility, exemplifies how prioritizing Indigenous partnerships, not just legislation, leads to successful energy development in Canada.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Adidas Accused of Cultural Appropriation for "Oaxaca Slip-On" Shoe Design

Adidas faces accusations of cultural appropriation in Mexico for its "Oaxaca Slip-On" shoe, designed by Willy Chavarria, which resembles traditional Zapotec huaraches, prompting the Oaxaca state government to demand the brand halt sales and engage in dialogue with the Yalalag community.

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Hudson's Bay Charter Sold Privately, Raising Concerns About Value and Indigenous Consultation

The original Hudson's Bay Company charter, a key document in Canadian history, was privately sold for \$12.5 million to Wittington Investments, who will donate it to the Canadian Museum of History, bypassing a planned public auction and raising concerns about value and Indigenous consultation.

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Illegal Mercury Trade Fuels Amazonian Environmental Crisis

A US Environmental Investigation Agency report exposes a multi-million dollar mercury trafficking operation from Mexico to the Amazon, causing severe environmental damage and health problems for indigenous communities, with the Minamata Convention criticized for insufficient regulation.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Nearly $1 Billion in Federal Funding Questioned in Ontario Métis Dispute

First Nations in Ontario allege that nearly $1 billion in federal funding was fraudulently given to the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), a claim the MNO rejects, highlighting a broader conflict over Métis heritage and community recognition.

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Decoded Diary Exposes Colonial Massacre in Australia

An interactive article by Guardian Australia reveals a colonial settler's diary, decoded to expose the massacre of Aboriginal people in Geraldton, Western Australia, using a Masonic cipher; descendants of victims and perpetrators are now seeking to address the historical injustice and silence.

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Oaxaca Threatens Adidas with Lawsuit Over Culturally Appropriated Shoe

The Mexican state of Oaxaca is threatening legal action against Adidas over its "Oaxaca Slip-On" shoe, which resembles a traditional huarache sandal from Villa Hidalgo Yalalag, accusing the company of cultural appropriation; Governor Salomón Jara Cruz demands the shoe's withdrawal, dialogue with the...

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Indigenous Children in Latin America Face Systemic Inequalities

A new report reveals that 18 million Indigenous children and adolescents in Latin America and the Caribbean face high poverty rates, limited access to education and healthcare, and discrimination, highlighting a critical data gap hindering effective responses.

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