Indigenous Rights

Australia unveils referendum question on Indigenous recognition
Australia’s 122-year-old constitution does not acknowledge the Indigenous population as country’s original inhabitants.
Published On 23 Mar 2023
Nevada lithium mine breaks ground despite Indigenous opposition
Activists say the project threatens delicate ecosystems, while proponents say it is key to Biden’s green energy agenda.
Published On 15 Mar 2023
‘Like we don’t exist’: Indigenous fear Indonesia new capital plan
As Indonesia scales up construction of its new capital city, Indigenous people say they fear being displaced.
Published On 15 Mar 2023
Colombia, Ecuador work to protect Indigenous people from attacks
South American states launch a joint alert system as Awa communities come under attack by armed groups.
Published On 7 Mar 2023

Police operation comes as President Lula da Silva promises to crack down on illegal commercial activity in the Amazon.

Government’s failure to regulate mining has damaged the environment and human health, community members say.

Oglala Sioux Tribe has argued the Bureau of Indian Affairs and officials have failed to uphold treaty responsibilities.

Yanomami Indigenous leaders in Brazil’s Amazon blame illegal gold miners for a health crisis and surge in violence.

Australians rally in support of Indigenous rights on the anniversary of the day the British colonial fleet arrived.

Indigenous communities in the Amazon have come under siege as business interests violently expand their operations.

Archery is part of the traditional rites of Indigenous people in the northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya.

A gang leader is accused of organising the 2022 murders of Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira and journalist Dom Phillips.

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe in the US is seeking a presidential disaster declaration after six dead in winter snowstorms.

Canada to pay more than $2bn to settle lawsuit seeking compensation for harm to Indigenous languages and cultures.

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