UN Criticises New Zealand's Māori Rights Record
A major UN report finds New Zealand's efforts to uphold Māori rights are insufficient, citing persistent inequities in health, justice, and political representation. Read the full findings.
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National Gallery of Australia Launches Indigenous Art Triennial
The National Gallery of Australia unveils its first Indigenous art triennial, 'ever Present', a powerful truth-telling exhibition blending devastation with hope. Explore the landmark showcase.
Bean Family Farm faces closure in land trust battle
A 14th-generation Massachusetts farm, run by an L.L. Bean descendant, fights to survive. A local land trust blocks expansion onto conserved land, sparking a legal battle and fears of a community food desert.
Brazil's Quilombola Community Demands Land Rights
A Quilombola community near Belém, Brazil, is fighting for land rights and political recognition as the city prepares to host the COP30 climate summit. Discover their struggle.
New Guardian series explores Indigenous language revival
The Guardian's award-winning Indigenous affairs team launches 'Speaking to Country', a four-part multimedia series examining how Indigenous communities are revitalising endangered languages across Australia.
Chinese man injured by land mine on Thai-Cambodia border
A Chinese national was wounded by a land mine while allegedly crossing illegally from Cambodia into Thailand, reigniting a dispute between the nations over new mine placements. Read the full report.
Climate Justice Win: Lawyer's ICJ Victory Honoured
Human rights lawyer Julian Aguon secures Right Livelihood award after landmark ICJ climate ruling that could reshape environmental law and protect Indigenous communities worldwide.
ICE agents detain actress, brand tribal ID 'fake'
Indigenous actress Elaine Miles details ICE detention where agents dismissed her tribal ID as fake. Read her shocking account and the wider implications for tribal sovereignty.
Sean Sherman's Indigenous Food Revolution in Cookbook
Discover how Sean Sherman's groundbreaking Turtle Island cookbook is reclaiming Indigenous culinary traditions and transforming modern cuisine. Explore this food revolution today.
Lego heiress buys Scottish estate for £25m amid land reform
Sofie Kirk Kristiansen, Lego heiress, purchases Scatwell Estate for £25 million, sparking debate about land ownership concentration in Scotland while pursuing conservation goals.
Slave Descendants in Brazil Demand Land Recognition
Descendants of runaway slaves in Brazil's Amazon demand land titles to protect their communities and the rainforest from illegal logging and agribusiness. Their fight is a key issue at the UN climate talks.
UN to Hear Māori Rights Complaint Against NZ Government
The UN will examine claims of significant discrimination against Māori by New Zealand's coalition government, following the largest ever Indigenous rights protests. Read the full story.
Monday's Global Photos: Cop30 Protests to Tokyo Sunset
From climate justice protests at Cop30 in Brazil to a landmark Bridget Jones statue in London - see the powerful images that defined Monday, November 17, 2025.
Green Energy Projects Threaten Chile's Indigenous Peoples
Multinational firms are transforming Chilean Patagonia into a green hydrogen hub, but Indigenous communities face pollution and displacement. Discover the conflict between climate goals and human rights.
Victoria's Aboriginal Treaty Signed, Takes Effect 2026
Victoria's groundbreaking treaty with Aboriginal peoples, the first in Australia, is signed. It commences December 2024 but won't be fully operational until 2026. Discover the details and the debate.
Native Title Claim Covers Melbourne and Victoria Regions
Wurundjeri people file sweeping native title claim covering most of Melbourne and surrounding areas. Claim applies only to Crown land, not private properties. Read about this historic legal move.
Engineer destroys Native American burial site
A Massachusetts engineer faces criminal charges after allegedly bulldozing a protected Native American burial ground to create a 'meditation area' on his $2 million property, destroying priceless archaeological heritage.
Scottish landowners fear SNP land reform "unworkable"
MSPs face fierce backlash as proposed legislation to break up large estates threatens rural economy and sparks constitutional concerns across Scotland's agricultural sector.
Brazil's farmers battle 'green desert' of eucalyptus
In Brazil's Bahia state, local communities are fighting back against vast eucalyptus plantations that have created ecological dead zones, threatening water supplies and traditional livelihoods.
Spit Hood Used on Disabled Prisoner in Shocking NT Footage
Shocking video evidence emerges at inquest showing guards restraining a disabled Indigenous man with a spit hood, raising serious questions about treatment in Northern Territory prisons.
Leanne Hausberg: Missing Native American Woman Case Exposes Failures
The suspicious disappearance of Leanne Hausberg exposes alarming gaps in police response to missing Native American women, raising urgent questions about systemic neglect and justice.
Trump's radical plan to transfer federal lands to states
Donald Trump reveals radical strategy to transfer federal lands to state control during Albuquerque rally, targeting Biden administration policies.
Canada mandates indigenous land acknowledgements on planes and trains
Canada mandates indigenous territory acknowledgements across air and rail travel, sparking both praise and controversy over 'woke' policies in national transport systems.
Traditional Owners Outraged Over Crocodile Relocation Plans
Queensland's Kabi Kabi people express deep cultural concerns over Australia Zoo's decision to relocate a 4.3-metre crocodile from its traditional territory, reigniting tensions over Indigenous cultural heritage.
Voice architect reveals why Australians voted No
Exclusive: One of the key architects behind the Indigenous Voice to Parliament reveals the real reasons behind the referendum's failure and launches stunning criticism against Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price.
Native Americans confront Trump at Manhattan trial
Indigenous community leaders travel to New York to witness historic court proceedings against former President Trump, seeking justice for what they describe as 'generational trauma'
Sydney Rally Demands Justice for Custody Deaths
Heartbroken families and supporters gathered in Sydney to demand accountability and systemic reform following numerous deaths in custody across Australia.
Victoria Passes Australia's First Indigenous Treaty
In a landmark moment for Australia, Victoria has passed the nation's first formal treaty legislation with Indigenous traditional owners, establishing a groundbreaking framework for self-determination and cultural recognition.
Canadian official's 'private property doesn't exist' claim sparks fury
BC Prosecution Service's Niki Sharma faces backlash after controversial comments about private land ownership and Indigenous rights during tense meeting with residents.
Indigenous treaty architect reveals 'unfinished business' demands
The lead architect behind Australia's landmark Indigenous treaty process breaks silence on what must come next, declaring 'unfinished business' that demands urgent national attention.
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