Tag: Indigenous
Indigenous people in Guatemala are allowed to have a say in land use
As of: January 6, 2024 5:12 p.m The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has granted land rights to an indigenous people in Guatemala. The verdict could have a signal effect…
Brazil’s parliament is making it more difficult to designate indigenous protected areas
As of: December 15, 2023 3:28 p.m The Brazilian parliament has made it much more difficult to designate indigenous protected areas. It overruled a veto by President Lula and thereby…
Watatakalu, female alter ego of leader Raoni, carries the Amazon at arm’s length
When she arrives, this December 10, in the white fleece room of the Le Meurice hotel, in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, the contrast is immediately striking. Dressed all in…
War in the Middle East: If only we were all indigenous
The postcolonial left stands in solidarity against Israel, with autocrats, butchers and quacks. About the end of a liberation movement. source site
Federal court approves historic deal for Indigenous children
Canada is taking the path of reconciliation, unlike Australia. Canadian justice approved this Tuesday the largest compensation agreement in the country’s history. It awarded 23.4 billion dollars (15.8 billion euros)…
What is the “real” price of the meat we eat? Threats to the Amazon, the doc in 2 minutes
In the Amazon, protecting the forest can cost you your life. Foreign companies thrive by destroying the forest and habitats of indigenous communities. Those who have the courage to revolt…
How indigenous people in Australia are dealing with the failed referendum
As of: October 20, 2023 3:38 p.m The indigenous peoples of Australia should have an advisory body in Parliament. But in the referendum a majority spoke out against it. Young…
Disappointment with the result of the referendum in Australia
As of: October 16, 2023 11:38 a.m Many Australians are very disappointed by the rejection of more political say for Indigenous people. Observers say it shows that Australia has not…
Film: Martin Scorsese about indigenous people and the prairie
Movie Martin Scorsese on Indigenous Peoples and the Prairies Martin Scorsese, director and co-writer of “Killers of the Flower Moon,” at the film’s premiere in Los Angeles. photo © Chris…
Film: Martin Scorsese about indigenous people and the prairie
Movie Martin Scorsese on Indigenous Peoples and the Prairies Martin Scorsese, director and co-writer of “Killers of the Flower Moon,” at the film’s premiere in Los Angeles. photo © Chris…