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Onion Lake Cree Nation Renews Lawsuit Against Alberta's Sovereignty Act

The Onion Lake Cree Nation has resumed its lawsuit against Alberta's Sovereignty Act, claiming it violates their treaty rights by potentially circumventing existing agreements with the Crown; the province has until June 6th to respond.

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African Parks Admits to Human Rights Abuses in Congo Park Linked to Prince Harry

An internal investigation by African Parks confirmed allegations of torture, rape, and forced displacement of the Baka people in the Odzala-Kokoua National Park in the Republic of Congo, a park linked to Prince Harry; the investigation's full details remain confidential, but the organization admitte...

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Alberta Referendum Bill Amended Amidst Indigenous Backlash

Alberta's government amended a bill regarding referendums to protect First Nations' treaty rights, but Indigenous leaders rejected the amendment, planning protests and legal challenges against the bill, which lowers the threshold for citizen-initiated votes, including potential separation from Canad...

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Arizona Launches "Turquoise Alert" System for Missing Native Americans

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed "Emily's Law," establishing a "turquoise alert" system for missing Native Americans under 65, spurred by the death of Emily Pike, a San Carlos Apache teen, whose remains were found 100 miles from where she went missing in late January; the law aims to improve resp...

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Satellite Proliferation Impacts Astronomy, Ecology, and Raises Equity Concerns

The proliferation of approximately 13,000 satellites orbiting Earth causes night sky brightening, impacting astronomical research, ecological systems reliant on natural light-dark cycles, and raising concerns about the ethical implications of space commercialization and its disproportionate effects ...

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African Parks Confirms Human Rights Abuses in Congo Park Linked to Prince Harry

An internal investigation by African Parks, a conservation group with Prince Harry on its board, confirmed human rights abuses—including torture, rape, and forced displacement—against the Baka people in the Odzala-Kokoua National Park in the Republic of Congo; the organization admitted to the abuses...

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Santander Accused of Funding Deforestation in Argentina's Gran Chaco

A new report accuses Santander bank of indirectly funding deforestation in Argentina's Gran Chaco region by financing the Argentinian agribusiness group Cresud, which has deforested over 170,000 hectares since 2000, violating Santander's own deforestation policy.

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Odisha Indigenous Women Lead Climate Change Adaptation Effort

Indigenous women in Odisha, India, are leading a community effort to map and restore dwindling natural resources due to climate change, seeking \$2 million in government funding to protect their lands and traditions, highlighting the disproportionate impact on Indigenous communities.

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NZ MPs Face Record Suspensions After Haka Protest

Three Maori Party MPs in New Zealand face unprecedented suspensions from parliament for performing a haka during a debate on a controversial Treaty Principles Bill, sparking debate about indigenous rights and political protest.

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JBS's Controversial NYSE Listing Amidst Bribery and Environmental Allegations

JBS, the world's largest meatpacker, is preparing for a New York Stock Exchange listing despite its owners' history of bribery and allegations of illegal land exploitation in the Amazon rainforest; a subsidiary donated $5 million to Donald Trump's inaugural fund.

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LNG Canada Poised for First Asia Exports

LNG Canada's $18-billion export terminal in Kitimat, B.C., is nearing completion, poised to become Canada's first LNG export facility, shipping fuel to Asia within weeks, despite past setbacks and ongoing environmental concerns.

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Indigenous Site Defaced: Police Investigate Paradise Falls Vandalism

A sacred Indigenous women's meeting place at Paradise Falls in Victoria's King Valley was defaced with graffiti, prompting a police investigation and widespread condemnation; the incident highlights ongoing issues of cultural disrespect and the vulnerability of significant sites.

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