Brazilian Indians held prisoner by gunmen
Region: Brazil
A large group of Guarani Indians in Brazil is being held prisoner by gunmen hired by ranchers. The gunmen have cut off the Indians’ access to food, water and health care since they surrounded their communit... more
Views: 1286Bushmen launch appeal over right to water
Region: Botswana
The Bushmen of Botswana have lodged an appeal against a High Court decision that denied them access to water on their ancestral lands. In July, Justice Walia dismissed the Bushmen’s application for permi... more
Views: 1117Australian government applying inclusive school curriculum
Region: Australia
The West Australian daily published on 01 reports that the Australian government is going to apply a national school curriculum, though opposed by the country’s Opposition. Australia’s Opposition education spok... more
Views: 3200Bitter Sweet or Toxic? Indigenous people, diabetes and the burden of pollution
Region: Canada
WINNIPEG—Diabetes is now widely regarded as the 21st century epidemic. With some 284 million people currently diagnosed with the disease, it’s certainly no exaggeration—least of all for Indigenous peop... more
Views: 1257The Web and the Spread of Indigenous Knowledge
Region: EthiopiaAt first glance, the relationship between indigenous knowledge and the Internet seems fraught. Indigenous knowledge provides a distinct set of beliefs, practices and representations avidly tied to place; the internet lauds... more
Views: 1962Peru: Indigenous Congressmembers suspended and radio station shut down as protests continue
Region: Peru
In Peru, protests continued as thousands rallied yesterday in several cities of Peru during a National Protest Day. Meanwhile a new Indigenous uprise started today at the Andean region of Andahuaylas. Dozens of thousands ... more
Views: 2049Up to 250 Indigenous Peruvians Killed in Bagua, Says Leader Miguel Palacin
Region: Peru
I just finished a phone conversation with Miguel Palacin, he is the president of Coordinadora Andina de Organizaciones Indigenas (CAOI) or the Andean Coordination of Indigenous Organizations. I first met Miguel Palacin ... more
Views: 2813A cat and mouse play, in progress in Middle East
Region: Israel
Gaza: The fourth day of Israeli assault on Gaza city, where women, children and the infrastructure like roads, public buildings are the target of merciless weapons like F-16 fighter jets, sophisticated missiles, the victim... more
Views: 1154Will Rudd Deliver Compensation to Stolen Generations?
Region: Australia
Kevin Rudd delivered his Formal Apology to the Stolen Generations on 13 February this year. Unlike previous Prime Minister John Howard, Rudd assumed responsibility for the actions of past governments. It was a move that ... more
Views: 1618Disruptions continue in plains of Nepal
Region: NepalTharus--one of the indigenous communities of Nepal--have continued their protests for almost two weeks in the plains of the country. They have decided to intensify their strikes as the government has failed to agree on the... more
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