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Dances With Wolves actor Graham Greene dies aged 73

The acclaimed Oneida actor, renowned for his powerful role as Kicking Bird in the epic western, has died. Tributes pour in for a performer who broke barriers for Indigenous representation in Hollywood.

Bristol returns sacred artefacts to Larrakia people

In a powerful act of post-colonial justice, Bristol's museum returns 14 culturally significant artefacts to the Larrakia people of Australia, setting a new precedent for UK cultural institutions.

Sámi Language Triumphs in Historic BBC Proms Debut

In a landmark moment for the Proms, Katarina Barruk and the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra delivered a powerful performance in Ume Sámi, championing Indigenous language and culture on one of the world's most prestigious stages.

Indigenous Women: The Guardians of Ancestral Lands

Across the globe, Indigenous women are at the forefront of a vital struggle, defending their communities, ancestral lands, and cultural heritage against environmental destruction and corporate exploitation. Discover their powerful stories of resilience.

Far-Right Group Storms Indigenous Camp in Australia

Dramatic footage captures the moment a far-right group aggressively confronts an Indigenous camp in Australia, escalating tensions following a nationalist march. The incident raises serious concerns about community safety and racial tensions.

Melbourne Neo-Nazis Attack Indigenous Camp, Police Injured

Violence erupts in Melbourne as neo-Nazi protesters clash with police and attack a First Nations sovereignty camp. Multiple officers injured in the anti-immigration demonstration. Full details on the disturbing incident.

Granddaughter's light sentence for medication tampering outrage

A Wisconsin woman receives a shockingly lenient sentence after pleading guilty to adulterating her 79-year-old grandmother's diabetes medication, a case that has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about elder abuse and justice.

Amazon Tribes Forge Historic Pact Against Deforestation

In a landmark move for conservation, 14 Indigenous communities from Peru and Colombia forge a historic alliance to combat illegal logging and mining, safeguarding a vital corridor of the Amazon rainforest.

Greenland Demands Colonial Apology from Denmark

Greenland's Prime Minister Mette Egede calls for a formal apology from Denmark for its colonial past, as a landmark report details decades of forced cultural assimilation and human rights abuses against the Inuit people.

Drone Reveals Uncontacted Amazon Tribe Under Threat

Exclusive aerial images reveal an uncontacted Indigenous tribe in the Amazon rainforest facing existential threats from illegal logging and drug trafficking, as experts warn of a humanitarian crisis.

Mormon Elder Dies in Buckinghamshire Lawnmower Accident

A 71-year-old Mormon elder and respected community figure has died following a devastating ride-on lawnmower accident on his Buckinghamshire property. The incident has left the local community in mourning.

Smoke Clears: Police Trial Over Teen's Custody Death

The NSW Supreme Court trial into the death of Indigenous teenager Jai Wright takes a poignant turn as family performs a smoking ceremony outside the courthouse, seeking justice and cultural cleansing.

Sam Newman Axed: Uni Cancels AFL Star Over Ceremony Comments

AFL icon Sam Newman's speaking engagement at Deakin University is abruptly cancelled following his controversial remarks criticising the Welcome to Country ceremony, sparking a fierce national debate on free speech and cultural protocols.

Denver's Gathering of Nations Powwow Concludes with Hope

The 40th annual Gathering of Nations, North America's largest Native American powwow, concluded in Denver with a powerful message of cultural preservation and unity, as thousands celebrated indigenous traditions through dance, music, and ceremony.

Swedish King faces indigenous rights backlash

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden sparks controversy as indigenous Sami leaders accuse the monarchy of ignoring their rights in a contentious Arctic railway development.

Hanson demands audit of Aboriginal grants

Controversial Australian senator Pauline Hanson calls for a full audit of taxpayer-funded grants to Aboriginal organisations, alleging mismanagement and wasted public funds.

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