All articles tagged with #indigenous rights
The article highlights the environmental destruction, land dispossession, and violence faced by indigenous communities in Michoacán, Mexico, due to avocado and berry exports, emphasizing the human rights and environmental costs often overlooked by international markets and urging global responsibility and action.
Fiji is considering legislation to return control of marine areas, including famous surf breaks, to Indigenous Fijian communities, aiming to empower locals and address historical injustices, while facing concerns about implementation and economic impacts on tourism.
In 2025, significant progress was made in climate and nature efforts, including formal recognition of indigenous voices at COP16, new indigenous land rights, and the successful removal of dams along California's Klamath River, leading to the return of salmon to their spawning grounds.
At the UN climate summit in Brazil, vulnerable nations shared urgent stories of climate impacts, while leaders discussed progress on forest protection funds and a global carbon market, amid notable absences and ongoing debates about climate justice and financial support for developing countries.
A decade after the Mariana dam collapse in Brazil, which caused environmental devastation and loss of life, the country faces ongoing challenges in environmental justice and governance, with critics questioning Brazil's climate leadership and the effectiveness of its policies, especially in relation to Indigenous communities and environmental protections, ahead of COP30.
A new report warns that half of the world's uncontacted Indigenous tribes, primarily in the Amazon, could be wiped out within 10 years due to threats from logging, mining, and illegal activities, highlighting the urgent need for stronger protections and recognition of their territories.
The article highlights the case of Julia Chuñil, a Mapuche land defender in Chile who disappeared amid ongoing land disputes, reflecting the deadly toll of land conflicts on Indigenous communities worldwide, with many cases of violence and impunity reported, especially in Latin America.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced major infrastructure projects in Canada aimed at reducing reliance on exports and offsetting economic impacts of U.S. tariffs, focusing on fossil fuel expansion and resource development, which has sparked criticism from environmentalists and Indigenous groups.
Denmark and Greenland issued a formal apology for their roles in the forced contraception of Greenlandic Indigenous women from the 1960s to 1970s, acknowledging the physical and psychological harm caused and promising compensation for victims, as part of addressing a dark chapter in their shared history.
The article highlights the importance of respecting the rights of indigenous peoples, particularly those in voluntary isolation like the Mashco Piro in Peru, emphasizing their role in biodiversity preservation and the threats they face from extractive industries, illegal encroachment, and digital age voyeurism, advocating for stronger protections and respect for their right to remain unseen.
Brazilian lawmakers have passed a controversial 'devastation bill' that significantly weakens environmental protections, allowing for self-declared licensing and limiting indigenous land rights, sparking widespread criticism and legal concerns, with the president's veto uncertain.
Canada's Prime Minister aims to accelerate nation-building through the One Canadian Economy Act, which has sparked controversy over its impact on Indigenous land rights and environmental assessments, leading to protests, legal challenges, and calls for more inclusive consultation with First Nations communities.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's push for rapid nation-building projects in Canada faces significant opposition from Indigenous groups who demand a say in developments on their ancestral lands, leading to protests and legal debates over land rights and environmental concerns.
The article discusses the controversy surrounding the construction of the 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center in the Everglades, a site of cultural and environmental significance for the Miccosukee and Seminole tribes, who oppose the facility due to its impact on their land, history, and environment. The tribes have a long history of fighting for land rights and preservation of their sacred sites, with recent developments under an emergency order by Gov. Ron DeSantis adding to their concerns.
The documentary 'You’re No Indian' exposes the crisis of tribal disenrollment, where over 11,000 Native Americans have been stripped of their tribal membership, often fueled by casino profits and political motives, leading to erasure of identities and communities. The film faced censorship issues but is set to debut at the Dances With Films Festival, highlighting systemic injustices and the risks faced by those speaking out.