Indigenous Peoples

Society USA

8. April 2022

This Ethnic Slur Will Officially Disappear From the Landscape

American authorities intend to remove a racist and misogynist word from national geographic landscapes as a gesture toward healing historic wounds while bringing to the forefront Native American history.

Society

Society Ecuador

26. February 2022

Indigenous People Now Get More Rights for Their Lands Here

Indigenous communities in Ecuador have much to celebrate since the country’s Constitutional Court declared that their consultation and support are crucial prior to any extractive projects occurring on their lands, thus giving tribes agency and autonomy.

Society

Society USA

11. February 2022

Back to Tradition: Sustainable Farming on the Rise

All across the United States, traditional agricultural and farming practices are gaining popularity as both Native and non-Native communities show desire to live and eat in a more sustainable manner.

Environment

Environment The World

28. January 2022

Indigenous People Get Help to Protect the World’s Forests

Governments, philanthropists and companies are injecting money in a global fund destined for Indigenous communities from the Congo Basin to the Andes, in an effort to positively impact the fight against global warming.

Society

Society Australia

24. October 2021

Big Win for Native Peoples: “This Land Is Ours Again!”

Four national parks in Queensland, Australia, including the world's oldest living rainforest, have been returned to the native Eastern Kuku Yalanji peoples following many years of battling for their rights.

Society

Society Brazil

19. October 2021

Big Win for Indigenous People: “No Outsiders Allowed”

The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil has ruled in favor of Indigenous organizations, and bans missionaries from entering reserves where remote populations live, for health, cultural, social and environmental considerations.

Environment

Environment Canada

17. October 2021

Government Relies on Indigenous Peoples’ Help for Conservation (As They Should!)

Canadian leaders are investing massively in Indigenous-led conservation project, a clever decision since Natives are the eyes and ears on the territory, and they propose the most ambitious plans to sustain land and communities.

Environment

Environment USA

2. October 2021

Nature Wins Again: Goodbye, Gold Mining!

The decision to fully protect Bristol Bay located in Alaska, United States, against gold mining prospection is a massive win for the planet, the ecosystem, and the Native populations' very survival.

Society

Society Mexico

25. September 2021

No More Racism: This Monument Is Dedicated to Indigenous Women

By replacing its Christopher Columbus statue with one of an Indigenous woman, Mexico City honors Mexico’s roots, history and culture whilst standing against racism and colonialism.

Environment

Environment Ecuador

6. September 2021

Tribes Join Hands to Fight for the Amazon’s Survival

Amazonian tribes are standing together to urge the international community to protect the rainforest as it is crucial for humanity’s survival, and to discuss concrete ways to implement their recommendations.