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Ontario Bill 5 Weakens Endangered Species Protections

Ontario's Bill 5, facing strong opposition from environmental groups and Indigenous leaders, proposes weakening the Endangered Species Act by creating "special economic zones" that bypass regulations, narrowly redefining "habitat," and removing species recovery goals.

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Treaty Relationship Central to Canada's Future, Says Former Assembly of First Nations Chief

Former Assembly of First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde explains the importance of King Charles III's presence at the opening of Canada's Parliament on May 27th, highlighting the enduring legal and moral weight of the Treaties between the Crown and First Nations, predating Canadian Confederation.

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Ontario Premier Defends Bill 5 Amidst First Nations Opposition

Ontario Premier Doug Ford defends Bill 5, creating "special economic zones" to accelerate mining despite opposition from First Nations who cite lack of consultation and predict conflict; the bill aims to reduce 15-17 year approval times, unlocking billions in investment.

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Chile to Reform Constitution, Address Mapuche Land Conflict

Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced on May 22, 2025, a constitutional reform recognizing Indigenous peoples, particularly the Mapuche, and a new land restitution system to resolve a long-standing conflict that caused 60 deaths, 1468 injuries, and 4810 damaged properties between 2013 and 2024, ...

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B.C. to Decide Fate of $10-Billion Prince Rupert Gas Pipeline

The British Columbia government will decide in spring 2025 on the future of the $10-12 billion Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline, jointly owned by the Nisga'a Nation and Western LNG, amid concerns from Indigenous groups about its environmental impact and potential infringement on their rights.

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Arrest Warrant Issued for Exiled Russian Activist Sargylana Kondakova

A Russian court issued an arrest warrant for Sargylana Kondakova, a Yukaghir activist and co-founder of the exiled anti-war group Free Yakutia Foundation, who now lives in Australia, for alleged violations of Russia's laws on foreign agents, army fakes, and extremism; Kondakova believes this is poli...

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Ontario's Bill 5 Faces Indigenous-Led Protests Amidst Planned Amendments

Ontario's Bill 5, aiming to fast-track development by suspending provincial laws in special economic zones, faces Indigenous-led protests and potential amendments due to insufficient consultation, raising concerns about environmental protection and democratic process.

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Luxury Catamaran Expedition Showcases Haida Culture and Gwaii Haanas' Biodiversity

A luxury catamaran, Cascadia, is exploring Gwaii Haanas, a Canadian archipelago, with 16 guests learning about the Haida Nation's history and culture alongside naturalists showcasing the region's biodiversity; the expedition highlights sustainable tourism and cooperative management between the Haida...

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WA Report Links Industrial Emissions to Murujuga Rock Art Damage

A government-released report found that industrial emissions, particularly in the 1970s, increased rock porosity near Dampier, impacting the Murujuga rock art site in WA; however, current pollution levels are lower, and no ongoing damage from acid rain is evident. Interim Environmental Quality Crite...

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Life on Land
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Brazilian Tribe Sues New York Times, TMZ, and Yahoo for Defamation

The Marubo tribe in Brazil's Javari Valley is suing the New York Times, TMZ, and Yahoo for defamation, claiming a June 2024 New York Times article about their first internet access via Starlink falsely portrayed them as addicted to pornography, causing reputational harm and seeking $180 million in d...

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UN Warns of Indigenous Extinction in Colombia

The UN warns that five Indigenous groups in Colombia's Sierra Nevada mountains—Kogui, Wiwa, Kankuamo, Arhuaco, and Ette Naka—face extinction due to attacks by armed groups and insufficient state protection; approximately 54,700 people are affected.

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Guatemala's Indigenous Community Defies Corrupt System, Secures Arévalo's Presidency

In Totonicapån, Guatemala, indigenous leader Leticia Zapeta and her community played a critical role in ensuring President Bernardo Arévalo's inauguration, despite facing severe repression, including the recent arrests of two community leaders on terrorism charges, illustrating the ongoing struggle ...

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