The first few months of 2022 have seen food prices soar in India and across the globe, primarily due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. … How food inflation is gnawing at Madhya Pradesh’s Sahariya tribeRead more
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Killing of Indigenous Leader in Ecuador Demands Thorough Investigation
Eduardo Mendúa, an A’i Cofán Indigenous leader, was shot dead on February 26 outside his home in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Mendúa was an outspoken opponent … Killing of Indigenous Leader in Ecuador Demands Thorough InvestigationRead more
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Indigenize the national parks
– Valerie Grussing: Executive Director, National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers – Wes Martel: Eastern Shoshone/Northern Arapaho; Senior Wind River Conservation Associate, Greater Yellowstone … Indigenize the national parksRead more
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The Power of Humor in Indigenous Activism
Native comedy has been around since, well, the beginning. The roots of Native humor are deep and structurally meaningful—and well-known in Native communities. In his … The Power of Humor in Indigenous ActivismRead more
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What Environmental Justice Mean for Frontline Communities?
In addition to announcing his bid for reelection in 2024 today, President Biden has signed an executive order establishing an Office of Environmental Justice within … What Environmental Justice Mean for Frontline Communities?Read more
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Indigenous Land Rights Halted Amazon’s South Africa HQ
In March, South Africa’s High Court blocked U.S. tech giant Amazon from erecting its Africa headquarters on the land of the local Goringhaicona Khoi Khoin … Indigenous Land Rights Halted Amazon’s South Africa HQRead more
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Indigenous Leaders Arrested at White House Rally
Thirty-five Indigenous leaders and allies were arrested by U.S. Park Police outside the White House Tuesday afternoon as they joined hundreds of activists and allies … Indigenous Leaders Arrested at White House RallyRead more
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In the name of the people
Yellappan is one of an estimated 15 crore Indians who have been wrongly identified and categorised. Many of these communities were once branded ‘hereditary criminals’ … In the name of the peopleRead more
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Historic victory for Indigenous communities against oil drilling in the Amazon
After decades of chronic pollution and a David versus Goliath fight by the Indigenous communities against Big Oil, the people of Ecuador have voted in … Historic victory for Indigenous communities against oil drilling in the AmazonRead more