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GB News**Man Charged With Murder and Sexual Assault of 5-Year-Old Girl Near Alice Springs**
Northern Territory police charged Jefferson Lewis with murder and two counts of sexual assault in the death of 5-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby. The Warlpiri girl's disappearance from a town camp sparked riots and looting in Alice Springs. Authorities imposed alcohol restrictions…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNathan Chasing Horse Convicted and Sentenced to Life for Multiple Sexual Assault Charges
A Nevada judge sentenced actor Nathan Chasing Horse to life in prison on April 27, 2026, following his conviction on 13 charges related to sexual assault. The 49-year-old, known for his role in 'Dances With Wolves,' was accused by three Indigenous women and girls, including one w…
citizen.co.zaColombian Woman Learns in Adulthood of Genital Modification Performed at Birth in Indigenous Community
A woman born in a remote Indigenous community in Colombia learned in adulthood that she had been subjected to female genital mutilation on her birth day. The practice occurred in Colombia's coffee-growing region. @AFP reported the details without attribution.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewStudy Recommends Inuit-Led Approaches to Address Tuberculosis in Nunavik
A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal examined tuberculosis treatment experiences among Inuit in Nunavik. Researchers interviewed 156 individuals and identified barriers such as limited local services and language issues. The study proposes seven actions t…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewResidents of Elders Home in Kuujjuaq, Quebec, to Be Relocated Due to Heating Issues
The Ungava Tulattavik Health Centre announced plans to relocate 13 residents from the Tusaajiapik elders home in Kuujjuaq, Quebec, because of heating and technical problems. Ten of the residents are bedridden or use wheelchairs. The centre is assessing options within Nunavik or s…