indigenous-rights
27 stories related to this topic, newest first.
GristRussian Court to Hear Terrorism Charges Against Two Women Tied to Banned Indigenous Group
Daria Egereva and Natalia Leongardt face up to 20 years in prison after six months in detention. Ten U.N. officials have called for their release.
foxnews.comNicaraguan Indigenous Leader Brooklyn Rivera, Convicted of Terrorism, Dies in Prison at 73
Brooklyn Rivera, a Miskito leader detained since September 2023, died after the government reported a bacterial infection linked to COVID-19. Human rights groups condemned the death and lack of prior information to family and lawyers.
nationalpost.comTribes File New Lawsuit Seeking Clarity on Great Lakes Treaty Fishing Rights
Fifty years after Albert 'Big Abe' LeBlanc's lawsuit reshaped commercial fishing, tribes now face fresh legal challenges to their rights on the Great Lakes.
Japan TimesKayapo Chief Plans Operation to Remove Wildcat Gold Miners from Bau Indigenous Territory
Bepdjo Mekragnotire readies warriors to remove intruders from the Bau Indigenous Territory after a February clash and a coalition warning of armed conflict.
Manitoba Removes Gravel Blockade on Lake St. Martin Access Road After First Nations Protest
Demonstrators cleared a provincial gravel barrier on an access road east of Lake St. Martin on Friday. Interlake First Nations leaders said the province had not consulted them before restricting access to traditional hunting territory.
Abc NewsPeru Catholic Officials Hold Ceremony Apologizing for Indigenous Land Loss
Peruvian Catholic leaders conducted a symbolic reparation event for an Indigenous community in northern Peru. The ceremony addressed past land dispossession linked to a dissolved Catholic group.
thebogotapost.comColombia Indigenous Groups Report Concerns Over Mining and Wind Energy Projects
Wayuú and Yukpa communities in northern Colombia describe ongoing effects from coal mining and new renewable energy developments. Leaders cite water scarcity, displacement, and health issues in La Guajira and Cesar regions.
Nunavut Hunters and Trappers Seek More Consultation on Baffinland Steensby Project
Hunters and trappers associations from three Nunavut communities are requesting additional consultation before new permits are issued for Baffinland's proposed Steensby Inlet expansion. The groups cite concerns over potential effects on marine mammals and caribou from year-round…
nationalpost.comAlberta Court Rules Petition for Independence Referendum Cannot Proceed
An Alberta court ruled that a petition seeking a referendum on provincial independence cannot move forward. The decision followed a lawsuit by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the government will appeal.
nationalpost.comAustralian Court Orders Fortescue to Pay First Nations Group
A court ruled that Fortescue must pay a First Nations group for land use. The payment amount is small relative to the company's size. The decision marks a legal recognition of the group's claim.
Al JazeeraCanadian Prime Minister Visits Alberta After Court Rejects Separatist Referendum Signatures
The prime minister traveled to Alberta on Friday to announce a preliminary agreement for a crude oil pipeline with the provincial government. The visit follows a court ruling that blocked a separatist group's petition for an independence referendum on procedural grounds involving…
The GuardianBrazil Begins Demarcation of Territory for Uncontacted Kawahiva Indigenous People
The Brazilian government has started the process of demarcating 410,000 hectares of land for the Kawahiva do Rio Pardo Indigenous territory in the Amazon. The move comes 27 years after specialists confirmed the existence of the nomadic hunter-gatherer community. The demarcation a…
GristAmnesty International Report Says Nevada Lithium Projects Lack Indigenous Consent
Amnesty International released a report stating that three lithium mining projects in Nevada are advancing without free, prior and informed consent from affected Indigenous communities. The projects are located on public lands considered unceded territory by the Western Shoshone…
Abc NewsIndigenous Amazon Organizations Urge U.N. to Address Expansion of Illegal Mining, Drug Trafficking and Logging
Indigenous organizations from across the Amazon and Latin America sent a letter to the United Nations on May 11, 2026, warning that criminal networks are expanding and driving violence and environmental destruction. The letter urges governments to avoid heavily militarized respon…
winnipegfreepress.comCompany Withdraws Graphite Drilling Project Near Sacred Sioux Site in South Dakota
Pete Lien and Sons withdrew its exploratory graphite drilling plan at Pe’ Sla, also known as Reynolds Prairie, after two groups filed a lawsuit against the US Forest Service. The site is a recognized ceremonial location for nine Sioux Nation groups. The withdrawal follows a decad…
foxnews.comDanish High Court Finds Authorities Violated Indigenous Rights in 2024 Removal of Greenlandic Woman’s Newborn
Western High Court found authorities breached Keira Alexandra Kronvold's rights under the 1989 ILO Indigenous and tribal peoples convention by using outdated FKU tests. Zammi, now 18 months old and living with a Danish foster family, was taken at two hours old in November 2024. T…
The GuardianNew Zealand Officials Defend Braided River Interventions as Necessary for Flood Protection and Farming
Canterbury's braided rivers have narrowed by an average of 50 percent, with some segments shrinking more than 90 percent, after decades of stopbanks, gravel extraction and agricultural encroachment. Salmon returns in the Rakaia River fell from more than 20,000 in 1996 to 608 in t…
calgaryherald.comUN Indigenous Forum Issues Recommendations as Funding Declines and Effectiveness Is Questioned
The U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues concluded its annual meeting in New York City with urgent recommendations including a pause on fast-tracked critical mineral projects and direct funding for Indigenous climate initiatives. The calls come as the Forum faces severe budg…
winnipegfreepress.comAlberta Separatists Submit 302,000 Signatures Seeking Independence Referendum
Separatists in Alberta delivered nearly 302,000 signatures to force a potential independence referendum, surpassing the required 178,000. The effort was marred by a leak of 2.9 million voters' details linked to a separatist group. Authorities launched investigations as court chal…
japantimes.co.jpAlberta Separatists Submit Signatures for Independence Referendum
A separatist group in Alberta has submitted over 300,000 signatures to force a provincial referendum on independence from Canada. The petition, if verified, could lead to a vote as early as October, though legal challenges from Indigenous groups loom. Provincial leaders have expr…
propublica.orgFederal Government Requests Six-Month Extension on Indian Act Ruling Suspension for Legislative Amendments
The federal government has requested a six-month extension from the British Columbia Supreme Court on suspending a ruling that found part of the Indian Act unconstitutional. The move aims to allow time for passing Bill S-2, amended by the Senate to address broader status issues.…
New York PostArizona Border Wall Construction Damages Ancient Site
A Department of Homeland Security contractor bulldozed a 280-by-50-foot ancient etching in Arizona's Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge last Friday, cutting a 60-foot swath across the site. The incident occurred amid construction of a second border barrier, despite prior effo…
GristIndigenous Leaders Discuss AI Use for Environmental Protection at UN Forum
Indigenous leaders at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues are examining ways to leverage artificial intelligence for monitoring deforestation and climate impacts. A new study highlights AI's benefits alongside risks from resource extraction for data centers. C…
thesouthafrican.comAssembly of First Nations Calls for Withdrawal of Red River Métis Self-Government Bill
The Assembly of First Nations has requested the immediate withdrawal of Bill C-21, which would recognize self-government rights for the Red River Métis. The bill is in its second reading in the House of Commons. Officials from involved groups have expressed differing views on the…
nationalobserver.comIndigenous Leaders Discuss Health, Violence, and AI at UN Forum's 25th Session
Indigenous leaders at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues discussed ongoing crises of violence against land defenders and digital extractivism from AI technologies. The session focused on health in conflict contexts, highlighting data on killings and recommend…
dailyalert.orgAmnesty International Releases Report on Canadian Indigenous Rights Policies
Amnesty International expressed concerns in its annual report that recent Canadian laws may affect Indigenous rights. The organization highlighted legislation fast-tracking major projects as potentially threatening self-determination. Indigenous groups have also voiced opposition…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewQuebec Caribou Populations Decline Prompts Hunting Pause Discussions Among Indigenous Leaders
Caribou numbers in Quebec have decreased significantly, leading First Nations and Inuit leaders to consider suspending hunting to aid herd recovery. The Quebec government has not yet decided on implementing a hunting ban. This situation involves cultural and conservation consider…