Tag #Indigenous Rights

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Flooding Threatens Arctic Island's Cultural Heritage

Rising sea levels caused by climate change are flooding Qikiqtaruk (Herschel) Island in Canada's Yukon territory, threatening historic whaling buildings and Inuvialuit heritage sites; researchers are using digital archiving and temporary relocation to preserve the island's history.

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Climate Action
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Indigenous Teen's Death: Four on Trial for Murder in Perth

A 15-year-old Indigenous boy, Cassius Turvey, died 10 days after being attacked in Perth's eastern suburbs on October 13, 2022, allegedly struck in the head with a metal pole by Jack Steven James Brearley, who is now on trial for murder along with three others; the attack followed escalating events ...

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No Poverty
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Record Waitangi Day Crowd Protests Government's Māori Policy Rollbacks

On Waitangi Day 2025, record crowds, including many first-time attendees protesting government rollbacks of Māori policies, gathered at Waitangi treaty grounds in New Zealand, highlighting ongoing tensions over treaty obligations and Māori rights.

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Reduced Inequality
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Norway and the Sámi: Reconciliation and Ongoing Challenges

Norway's indigenous Sámi people, traditionally reindeer herders, are experiencing renewed cultural recognition despite past assimilation policies; however, land rights disputes with modern industries persist, impacting their way of life.

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Reduced Inequality
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Komi Activist Leads Independent News Outlet Labeled "Terrorist" by Russia

Lana Pylaeva, a Komi scientist and activist, now leads Komi Daily, a Russian independent news outlet labeled "terrorist" by Moscow, advocating for decolonization and Indigenous rights within the Komi Republic, highlighting the challenges of regional identity within Russia's hyper-centralized system.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Latin American Wetland Loss Exceeds Global Average, Driven by Lithium Mining and Unsustainable Consumption"

Latin America and the Caribbean have lost 59% of their wetlands in 50 years due to extractive industries, land use changes, and climate impacts, threatening biodiversity and indigenous rights, particularly in the lithium-rich Andean wetlands.

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Life on Land
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Climate Activists Fined Over $6,500 for Targeting Woodside CEO's Home

Three climate activists in Perth, Australia, were fined over $6,500 for attempting to trespass and damage the home of Woodside CEO Meg O'Neill on August 1st, 2023, after being thwarted by police and filmed by the ABC.

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Climate Action
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Māori MP's Viral Haka Protest Against Treaty Changes

New Zealand MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke's haka protest against a bill weakening the Treaty of Waitangi went viral, garnering over a billion views and highlighting the growing conflict between the government and Māori communities over indigenous rights.

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Gender Equality
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Controversial Treaty Bill Casts Shadow Over New Zealand's Waitangi Day

New Zealand's Waitangi Day commemorations were subdued this year due to a controversial bill seeking to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi, sparking protests and accusations of the government betraying the treaty's promises, leading to Prime Minister Luxon's absence from the main event.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Victoria Considers Reinstatement of Repealed Bail Offences Amid Controversy

Victoria's police minister is considering reinstating bail offences repealed in 2023 following a coronial inquest into the death of Veronica Nelson, sparking outrage from her family and legal representatives who accuse the government of prioritizing politics over justice.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Brazil's Yanomami People See Improvement After Crackdown on Illegal Mining

In Brazil's Amazon, President Lula da Silva's two-year operation against illegal mining in the Yanomami territory has led to reduced infant mortality and hunger, reversing the devastation caused by the previous government's inaction, although significant challenges remain.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Greenland's IUD Scandal Fuels Independence Movement

A Danish podcast revealed that thousands of underage Greenlandic girls were forced into IUD use in the 1960s and 70s by the Danish government, causing lasting health problems and prompting a lawsuit seeking compensation and an apology; this, along with a past assimilation experiment, fuels calls for...

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Gender Equality

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