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Coal from this Colombian mine arrives in Europe ‘tainted with blood’

Indigenous communities living by the Swiss-owned Cerrejón mine in Colombia describe their suffering over the past 40 years.

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Supreme court ruling in Brazil returns land to indigenous people

The judges were evaluating a lawsuit brought by Santa Catarina state, backed by farmers, seeking to block an Indigenous group from expanding the size of its territorial claim.

Brazil

Brazil's top court rules in favour of Indigenous land rights

Brazil's top court has ruled in favour of Indigenous land rights, rejecting a proposal limiting them to claims for land they occupied in 1988.

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WATCH: Brazil's indigenous women march to protect their lands

Brazil's Supreme Court is debating the "time-frame argument" that says indigenous people cannot claim land as their own if they were not living there in 1988.

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Finland

EU's only indigenous people vote in Sámi Parliament elections

With no dedicated government minister or national representation, the Sámi Parliament in Inari is an important body for Sámi people, despite its limitations.

Earth News

Native tribes are inspiring each other at these summer climate camps

Native nations on the frontlines of climate change have created a ‘supporting web’ to share knowledge and access US funds.

Nature

Meet the groups changing the ‘overwhelmingly white’ conservation world

White people have typically dominated jobs in conservation. But these groups are fighting to diversify the field.

Culture news

'Stolen' totem pole to return home to Canada from Scottish museum

The vast artefact is being prepared for return from the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh to the Nisga'a Nation, an indigenous group based on the west coast of Canada, after it was 'stolen' nearly a century ago.

Moments

How can Indigenous-led travel benefit people and the planet?

From Australia to Costa Rica, Indigenous-led tourism is on the rise. How can you have a 'mind-expanding' and ethical experience?

Culture news

Watch: The Mexican festival of indigenous rebellion

Mexicans re-enact the resistance of Indigenous people against the Spanish conquest with dances and whippings, during the festival of Santo Santiago in Tonala.

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Indigenous leader of the Kayapo tribe is honoured at annual festival

Indigenous leader of the Kayapo tribe, Cacique Raoni Metuktire, is honoured at the annual folklore festival known as Boi Bumba, in northern Brazil

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WATCH: Rope bridges preserving the Inca heritage

Every June, communities in the Cusco region, capital of the Inca empire, join efforts in making ropes out of q’oya plants to renovate the Q'eswachaka bridge.

New Zealand

Germany returns the remains of 95 Indigenous people to New Zealand

The initiative is part of Germany's plan to return Indigenous artefacts looted or improperly acquired during colonial times to their homelands.

Culture news

'Dances With Wolves' actor faces additional charges in Canada

The actor, 46, has been accused of sexually abusing Indigenous girls and women for two decades in multiple states in the US. He now faces additional charges in Canada.

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WATCH: Children found alive after 40 days alone in the Amazon jungle

Four Indigenous children survived an Amazon plane crash that killed three adults and then wandered on their own in the jungle for 40 days before being found alive by Colombian soldiers.

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WATCH: Indigenous Brazilians march ahead of trial over land future

Indigenous Brazilians marched through Brasilia on Tuesday ahead of a hearing on a proposed law that will limit their land rights.

Brazil

Calls for justice for duo murdered in Amazon rain forest a year ago

A year after their deaths, relatives led demonstrations in several Brazilian cities in memory of a British journalist and an indigenous expert murdered in the Amazon rain forest. Dom Phillips was an environmental reporter and Bruno Pereira was his guide.

Earth News

Norway: Why wind energy should not come at the cost of Indigenous Sami

In Norway, Indigenous Sami protest outside prime minister's office against Europe's largest onshore wind farm

World News

Brazil's Lula recognises 1,200 square km of Indigenous land

Brazil has recognised six Indigenous areas, most of which are in the threatened Amazon rainforest.

Culture news

Why is the Guaraní language playing a big role in Paraguay's election?

The Guaraní language has survived colonialization efforts over the past centuries. Today, it is a game changer in the upcoming elections in Paraguay.