Tag #Indigenous Rights

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Queensland "Adult Time" Laws Face Criticism Amidst Youth Justice Crisis

Proposed Queensland laws would allow children as young as 10 to be sentenced as adults, despite a lack of expert support and evidence suggesting this approach would worsen the existing youth justice crisis, marked by high reoffending rates and overcrowded detention centers.

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No Poverty
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Germany Repatriates Ancestral Remains to Australia

Five sets of ancestral remains from Australia, held in German museums since the 19th century, were returned to the Ugar Island community in a ceremony described as a 'sad but joyful' moment, part of Germany's effort to return colonial-era artifacts.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Assembly of First Nations Demands National Inquiry into Police Brutality Against Indigenous People

The Assembly of First Nations is demanding a national inquiry into systemic racism in policing following nine deaths of First Nations people in police interactions between August 29 and September 24, 2023; the resolution also calls for demilitarization of police forces and a national crisis interven...

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Art Installation Condemns Colonization at Miami Art Week

Nicholas Galanin's monumental art installation "Seletega" uses 90-foot-long sails to symbolize the arrival of colonizers in Florida during Miami Art Week (Dec 3-8, 2024), creating a powerful juxtaposition against the backdrop of luxury and wealth, forcing reflection on the lasting impacts of coloniz...

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Debate Erupts Over Acknowledgement of Country Ceremonies in Australia

A Reddit thread sparks debate over the frequency and effectiveness of Acknowledgement of Country ceremonies in Australian workplaces.

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New Zealand Protest over Treaty Bill

Tens of thousands protest in New Zealand against a bill seen as undermining Māori rights and the Treaty of Waitangi.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theglobeandmail.com
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"Contentious Hearings Mark Grassy Mountain Coal Exploration Application in Alberta"

"Northback Holdings Corp. seeks permission for coal exploration at Alberta's Grassy Mountain, sparking intense debate at public hearings. The application, exempt from a 2022 ban on new coal exploration, faces opposition from environmentalists and neighboring municipalities despite a 72 percent 'yes'...

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Climate Action
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Inquest Reveals Systemic Racism Allegations in WA Youth Detention Center

A 16-year-old Indigenous teenager, Cleveland Dodd, died on October 19, 2023, a week after being found unresponsive in a cell at Casuarina Prison's Unit 18, prompting an inquest that revealed a consultant's fear of raising concerns about alleged institutional racism and a toxic work culture.

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smh.com.au
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Queensland's Youth Justice Bill Faces Widespread Condemnation

Queensland's proposed youth justice law changes, introduced Thursday, are facing heavy criticism for violating human rights, ignoring evidence-based approaches, and disproportionately affecting vulnerable youth; despite concerns, the bill is likely to pass.

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Wampis Nation Urges UK to Ban Banks' Amazon Oil Funding

Indigenous leaders from Peru's Wampis Nation are urging the UK Parliament to ban international banks from supporting Amazon oil projects that harm their land and environment.

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Climate Action
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Repatriation of Naga Skulls

Indian tribes seek repatriation of ancestral skulls from UK museums and private collections, highlighting ethical and cultural concerns.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
gr.euronews.com
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Indigenous Rights and Cultural Preservation

This article examines the challenges faced by indigenous populations globally, focusing on cultural preservation, human rights, and the International Year of Indigenous Languages.

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