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Indigenous Brazilians protest EU-Mercosur deal in European Parliament

Indigenous peoples' representatives fear that increased trade with Europe will lead to the agricultural exploitation of their territories

Climate

Indigenous women are drawing ‘dream maps’ to protect forests in India

The tribeswomen have surveyed and mapped out resources to show what is dwindling and what needs restoring.

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Ecuador's Waorani demand court action over Amazon oil projects

Leaders of Ecuador’s Waorani Indigenous community gathered at Quito's Constitutional Court on Tuesday, urging recognition of territorial rights threatened by government-backed oil projects.

Earth News

Peru law change raises fears of Amazon rainforest destruction

It is being “falsely arguing” that the amendments are necessary to comply with the EU’s new forest regulations, campaigners warn.

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Indigenous march in Brasilia calls for land rights and climate action

Thousands of Indigenous people marched through Brazil’s capital on Thursday, calling for stronger protection of their ancestral lands as a crucial step in tackling the global climate crisis.

India

US tourist arrested in India for trying to contact isolated tribe

Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, a 24-year-old YouTuber, is facing charges after he tried to contact the Sentinelese people who live on the off-limits North Sentinel Island.

Art

Helsinki Biennial 2025 unveils artist line-up

With a particular emphasis on artists from the wider Nordic region, Latin America and Asia, and with aims to incorporate Indigenous perspectives, Helsinki Biennial 2025 has revealed its participating artists.

Travel News

Finland’s Sámi want to tell tourists the true story of who they are

A new wave of positive-impact experiences in northern Finland is finally allowing the Sámi to benefit from the tourism boom.

Culture news

Why has the Spanish government removed a mummy from museum view?

Spain’s Ministry of Culture has ordered a Madrid museum to remove a mummy from view as part of a government policy to “decolonise” state-owned museums.

Brazil

Indigenous man from Amazon tribe makes contact with outside world

A young man from an isolated Indigenous tribe who approached a riverine community in Brazil’s Amazon returned voluntarily to his people shortly after, authorities said.

Greenland

Denmark abandons 'parenting competency' tests used on Greenlanders

Campaigners say the use of the psychometric tests in child protection cases is discriminatory.

Lifestyle

First ever photograph of uncontacted Massaco people in Brazil

The Amazonian community is called 'Massaco' after the river that runs through their lands. It is not known, however, exactly what they call themselves.

Moments

Searching for Christmas spirit on a Canadian Arctic cruise

Warmth can be found in the coldest of places, as an expedition through the Northwest Passage brings festive joy.

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Historic Maori rights demonstration in New Zealand

As tens of thousands of marchers crowded the streets, the throng of people with flags had the air of a festival rather than a protest.

Destinations

Borneo’s Sarawak boasts unspoilt jungles, rivers and beaches

Eco-tourism initiatives and cultural heritage take centre stage as Sarawak sees a surge in tourism

Culture news

Jamie Oliver book withdrawn after criticism by Indigenous Australians

Critics say the chef’s book “Billy and the Epic Escape” relies on tropes and stereotypes about Indigenous Australians.

Culture news

Conquer or be conquered: European countries examine their settlement

Two artworks decorate a building in Brussels, the centre of the European Union, reminding MEPs that First Nations people exist — even in the bloc.

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Mapuche clash with police during annual Santiago rally

Hundreds of Mapuche Indigenous people and supporters marched in Santiago, Chile, to mark 532 years since Columbus arrived in the Americas.

Moments

How it feels to ride Canada's 45-hour long train

This 45-hour train ride takes you to the polar bear capital of the world.

Earth News

Ecuadorians demand government honour vote to stop Amazon oil drilling

Supporters were jubilant last year when almost 60 per cent of voters supported the referendum on ending drilling.