#indigenous-rights

#indigenous-rights

William Aila, the former chair of Hawaii's land and natural resources department who now runs the island state's housing department, told The Guardian that in Native Hawaiian spirituality, Mokumanamana sits at the boundary between 'pō,' the darkness, and 'au,' the light. When a Native Hawaiian dies, their soul travels up near Mokumanamana, and after meeting their ancestors there, they potentially get to advance into the great beyond with them in the dark waters west of the island.

Oklahoma's public schools only banned the reenactment of land runs as a part of history lessons in 2014, highlighting a delayed acknowledgment of its history.

Bill C-5 allows cabinet to quickly grant federal approvals for big projects deemed to be in the national interest, sidestepping existing laws, while Ontario's Bill 5 allows its cabinet to suspend provincial and municipal laws through the creation of 'special economic zones.'

Raoni Metuktire believes Jair Bolsonaro's goal was to exterminate Indigenous peoples, as the former president encouraged invasions and deforestation to transfer Indigenous lands to non-Indigenous people.

During a visit to a migrant detention facility, President Trump expressed his approval for Governor DeSantis to appoint National Guard officers as immigration judges to expedite deportations.

The recent treaty signed between the British government and Mauritius marks a turning point in decolonization efforts, allowing exiled Chagossians to return home.

The family of Kumanjayi White are asking for CCTV footage and an independent investigation a week after the 24-year-old died in police custody at a supermarket.

At the heart of the case is a stretch of federal land in the Tonto National Forest, part of the western state of Arizona. The San Carlos Apache tribe know the land as Oak Flat or Chi'chil Bildagoteel in the Apache language.

The first episode of Kevin Costner's The West delves into the conflicts faced by Indigenous tribes against settlers, showcasing their resistance and struggle to safeguard ancestral lands.

The haka, a powerful Māori dance of challenge, is widely respected across New Zealand, often performed at sports events, graduations and funerals.

Chow emphasized the need for a transformative vision of a city free from violence, stating, "We need to work harder and imagine a life that is free of violence [and is] instead full of love."

Cultural appropriation reflects the continuing oppression of Indigenous peoples, contrasting with authentic cultural exchange, which is defined by equal power dynamics.

The tragic killing of an Indigenous boy in the DRC raises pressing questions about the cost of wildlife conservation, particularly regarding the safety of local communities.

"Going forward, NAN community members will need to independently find the means and technology to attend court via Zoom," NALSC said in a statement last Tuesday.

"Julia Chunil Catricura's life embodies the struggle for land rights, highlighting how Indigenous defenders in Chile face threats and resistance while upholding their ancestral heritage."

A 24-year-old American tourist was arrested for attempting to contact the isolated Sentinelese tribe on North Sentinel Island, risking their safety and his own.

Fidelina Cruz commemorates her husband Pablo's assassination every year, reflecting the pain and loss felt by the Bajo Remanso community, alongside Rodolfo Pama, who honors his son Brayan.