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Indigenous tribes claim ownership of all homes in Canadian city

The quiet community of Richmond, British Columbia, has been plunged into turmoil after local First Nations tribes asserted legal ownership over all private homes and municipal buildings, leaving residents in legal limbo and threatening to upend property r

Queensland Indigenous Voice sparks Liberal walkout

Liberal Party members stage dramatic parliamentary walkout over Queensland's proposed Indigenous advisory body, creating political chaos and raising questions about the future of the landmark proposal.

Wilfred Buck: Celestial Wisdom & Indigenous Stars

Discover how a remarkable new documentary unveils the extraordinary life of Cree elder Wilfred Buck, blending indigenous astronomy with profound personal redemption in a cosmic narrative that will leave you starstruck.

African Tribe Stakes Legal Claim to Scottish Land

The Kukama people from Peru have launched a unique legal bid for land in Scotland, invoking a 16th-century royal decree, in a modern-day quest for cultural preservation and international recognition.

Black Indigenous Circus Dismantles Colonial Legacy in UK Tour

The groundbreaking Black Indigenous Circus, now in a UK tour, is using breathtaking acrobatics and powerful storytelling to reclaim cultural narratives and challenge historical stereotypes, starting with a landmark show in Philadelphia.

Arizona Town Sinking Due to Groundwater Over-Pumping

The rural town of Wenden, Arizona, is literally sinking due to rampant groundwater over-pumping for agriculture, causing widespread land fissures and infrastructure damage, a stark warning for the drought-stricken American West.

Victoria's Aboriginal Treaty Stalls Amid Crisis

A historic treaty between the Victorian government and the state's Aboriginal people faces unprecedented delays and opposition, sparking a major political crisis and protests.

Price Defection Rocks Liberal Party, Leaves Ley in Crisis

The defection of Indigenous conservative Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to the crossbench has triggered a political firestorm, leaving Deputy Liberal Leader Sussan Ley to manage the fallout and raising serious questions about the party's direction and unity.

Jacinta Price's colonisation comments trigger furious backlash

Shadow Indigenous Australians Minister Jacinta Nampijinpa Price ignites a political firestorm by claiming British colonisation had 'no ongoing negative impacts' on a Sydney radio show, triggering immediate condemnation from Indigenous leaders and academic

Radio star demands huge change to Welcome to Country ceremonies

A prominent Australian radio star has called for a major reform of 'Welcome to Country' ceremonies, branding the AFL Grand Final performance a 'cringeworthy' mockery that left fans baffled and sparked a fierce national debate on cultural protocols.

TikTok Chef Fuels South Africa's Local Food Revolution

Discover how a South African TikTok sensation is using viral food videos to empower local farmers, preserve indigenous ingredients, and reshape the nation's culinary identity, creating a sustainable economic model from the ground up.

Tourists trash sacred Cape York Tip, sparking outrage

Outrage erupts as visitors to Queensland's iconic Cape York peninsula leave behind a trail of destruction, dumping tonnes of rubbish and damaging sacred Indigenous sites at the northernmost point of the Australian mainland.

Thousands March in Australia for Voice and Justice

Massive crowds have taken to the streets in cities nationwide for the 'March In March' rallies, calling for political change, a Voice to Parliament, and action on climate and cost of living.

Queensland council bans Welcome to Country ceremonies

A rural Australian council's decision to ban voluntary 'Welcome to Country' ceremonies and Acknowledgement of Country at official events has ignited a fierce national debate about reconciliation and local governance.

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.

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