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Australian Aboriginal Group Seeks \$1.15 Billion in Damages Over Mining Project

The Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation is suing the Western Australian government for \$1.15 billion in damages for authorizing the Fortescue Solomon iron ore mine on their ancestral land without an agreement, causing \$637 million in cultural and \$431 million in economic damage; the Federa...

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Biden Commutes Sentence of Indigenous Activist Leonard Peltier

President Joe Biden commuted the life sentence of Leonard Peltier, an 80-year-old Indigenous activist convicted of killing two FBI agents in 1975, resulting in his release to home confinement; the decision is celebrated by supporters who view it as a correction of a systemic injustice, while critics...

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Ecuador Election: Extractivism Trumps Environmental Concerns Amidst Crisis

Ecuador's presidential runoff on April 13th features candidates representing an extractivist model, despite the country facing its worst drought in 60 years, forest fires, and public votes against oil extraction in Yasuní National Park and mining in other protected areas.

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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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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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Biden Grants Clemency to Leonard Peltier, Convicted in 1975 FBI Agent Murders

President Biden granted clemency to Leonard Peltier, an 80-year-old activist serving a life sentence for the 1975 murders of two FBI agents on a South Dakota reservation, sparking outrage among law enforcement but celebrations among his supporters who claim he was wrongfully convicted.

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Biden Commutes Sentence of Native American Activist Leonard Peltier

Former President Joe Biden commuted the life sentence of Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist convicted of killing two FBI agents in 1975, releasing him to home confinement on January 20, 2024, a decision celebrated by supporters but criticized by law enforcement.

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Canada Recognizes Haida Nation's Aboriginal Title Over Haida Gwaii

The Canadian federal government has formally recognized the Haida Nation's Aboriginal title over Haida Gwaii, marking a historic agreement that transfers Crown land to the Haida people after a four-decade legal battle; the agreement includes a five-year transition period and $59 million in federal f...

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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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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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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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