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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.
Members of the uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe in Peru's Amazon are entering neighboring villages amid increased logging activity and infrastructure development, raising concerns about their safety, health, and potential conflict with loggers, as activists warn that such encroachments threaten their existence and could lead to deadly clashes.
Over 50 members of the uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe were photographed near a logging area in the Peruvian Amazon, highlighting tensions over logging concessions granted by the government. Indigenous rights groups warn of potential violence and call for the protection of the tribe's territory, criticizing the Forest Stewardship Council for certifying logging activities in the area.
Members of the isolated Mashco Piro tribe have emerged from the Peruvian Amazon rainforest near logging activities, raising concerns about potential disease transmission and violent clashes. Indigenous advocates are urging authorities to revoke logging concessions in the area to protect the tribe, but the government has not intervened.
Rare images of the uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe in the Peruvian Amazon have been published, showing them near areas where logging companies are active. The tribe has been increasingly sighted seeking food and moving away from loggers. Indigenous rights groups are concerned about the impact of logging on the tribe, who inhabit a region between two natural reserves. Logging companies hold concessions in their territory, and the Peruvian government has reported sightings of the tribe near the Las Piedras river.
Elon Musk's Starlink has brought high-speed internet to the remote Marubo tribe in the Amazon, connecting them to the outside world but also causing internal divisions as traditional ways of life clash with modern technology.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has been banned from all tribal lands in her state by Indigenous groups following controversial comments linking tribal leaders to drug cartels and other inflammatory remarks. This ban marks the culmination of a strained relationship between Noem and the tribes, and it may impact her political future, including her potential candidacy as Donald Trump's running mate.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has been banned from all nine indigenous tribal lands in the state following controversial comments she made about tribal leaders and drug cartels. The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe was the latest to vote for the ban, citing offensive statements and urging Noem to apologize. Despite the backlash, Noem has not softened her stance and continues to emphasize border security and the fight against drug cartels.
Indigenous tribal members in Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico did not join the millions watching the "Ring of Fire" eclipse on October 14, as the event held special cultural significance for them. The Navajo Nation closed their parks to allow their members to observe their cultural traditions during the eclipse, and other tribes in the Bears Ears Monument also had their own beliefs surrounding the eclipse. Tourists visiting the region were encouraged to respect the indigenous tribes and their lands, practicing indigenous sensitivity and being mindful of their home and right to experience the eclipse.
Mount Evans, a peak in Colorado named after former governor John Evans, who authorized the 1864 Sand Creek Massacre of over 200 Cheyenne and Arapaho tribal members, has been renamed Mount Blue Sky. The new name holds significance for the tribes involved, as the Arapaho were known as the Blue Sky people and the Cheyenne have a ceremony called Blue Sky. The renaming is seen as a step towards healing and honoring the victims, with support from various tribes and organizations. The massacre is considered one of the worst tragedies in American history, and the renaming aims to be inclusive and welcoming for future generations.
Four children who survived a plane crash in the Amazon jungle for over a month were found alive and well, having survived by eating cassava flour and drinking water. The children, who are of indigenous origin, were malnourished but conscious when they were found by Colombian special forces. The children's mother died in the crash, and the pilot and an indigenous leader were also killed. The children are currently recovering in a hospital in Bogota.
Brazil's environmental agency and police are battling illegal gold miners in the protected territory of the Yanomami tribe, one of Brazil's largest indigenous tribes. The Yanomami are known as guardians of the rainforest, but their land has been invaded by illegal miners, causing environmental destruction and spreading diseases. The Brazilian government is facing pressure to protect the Yanomami and their land from further harm.
US President Joe Biden has designated two new national monuments in Texas and Nevada, protecting nearly 200,000 hectares of wilderness from development. The move is part of Biden's goal to conserve 30% of US land and water by 2030. The announcement was made at the White House Conservation in Action Summit, where Biden also called for the designation of two million square kilometres of ocean south of Hawaii as a new national marine sanctuary. The decision was met with opposition from energy companies and some local politicians, but was applauded by Indigenous groups and conservationists.
President Biden will designate two new national monuments in the Southwest, the Spirit Mountain area in Nevada and Castner Range in Texas, protecting them from development and conserving public lands. The Spirit Mountain area is considered sacred by Indigenous tribes and is home to one of the world's largest Joshua tree forests. Castner Range served as a training and testing site for the U.S. Army and contains cultural sites documenting the history of Native tribes. The two new national monuments will collectively protect nearly 514,000 acres of public lands.