Vatican rejects ‘Doctrine of Discovery’ justifying colonialism | Indigenous Rights News
The Vatican has rejected the “Doctrine of Discovery”, a 15th-century concept laid out in so-called “papal bulls” that were used
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Australia unveils referendum question on Indigenous recognition | Indigenous Rights News
Australia’s 122-year-old constitution has never acknowledged the Indigenous population as the country’s original inhabitants. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has
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Nevada lithium mine breaks ground despite Indigenous opposition | Indigenous Rights News
Los Angeles, California, the US – Construction is under way at the Thacker Pass lithium mine in northern Nevada after
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‘Like we don’t exist’: Indigenous fear Indonesia new capital plan | Indigenous Rights News
Sepaku, East Kalimantan – 68-year-old Sernai lives in a wooden house that once belonged to her great-great-grandparents. It is a
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Colombia, Ecuador work to protect Indigenous people from attacks | Indigenous Rights News
South American states launch a joint alert system as Awa communities come under attack by armed groups. Colombia and Ecuador
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Brazilian police seize assets from illegal Amazon gold mining | Mining News
The police operation comes as President Lula da Silva promises to crack down on illegal commercial activity in the Amazon.
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Ecuador: Indigenous villages fight ‘devastating’ mining activity | Environment News
Napo, Ecuador – As a child, Leo Cerda would spend his mornings helping his family cultivate cassava, plantains and other
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Indigenous tribe sues US over lack of Pine Ridge law enforcement | Indigenous Rights News
Holly Wilson had just left to pick up soda for a steak dinner with her nine grandchildren last May, when
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Brazil launches raids to oust illegal miners from Indigenous land | Indigenous Rights News
Yanomami Indigenous leaders in Brazil’s Amazon blame illegal gold miners for a health crisis and surge in violence. Brazil has
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Thousands protest ‘invasion’ as Australia marks national day | Indigenous Rights News
Thousands of people have rallied in cities across Australia, protesting against their country’s national day and rallying in support of
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