Mount Rushmore's hidden Native American history revealed
As Mount Rushmore celebrates its centenary, new initiatives are finally acknowledging the sacred land's painful history and the Native American tribes displaced for this American monument.
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Mervyn Bishop: Indigenous photography pioneer celebrated
Discover the remarkable career of Mervyn Bishop, the pioneering Indigenous photographer who captured Australia's most defining moments, now celebrated in a major retrospective exhibition.
UK bill grants legal rights to nature
A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.
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
McVey: Prisoners should never get vote
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
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.
Cowichan Tribes face eviction crisis in Richmond homes
Members of the Cowichan Tribes confront potential homelessness as eviction notices threaten their Richmond homes, sparking concerns about Indigenous housing rights and community preservation.
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.
Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case
In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights
Ecuador indigenous leaders face state intimidation
Indigenous leaders and environmental activists in Ecuador report escalating government harassment and surveillance following their opposition to extractive industries in the Amazon.
Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.
Victoria signs first treaty with Gippsland First Peoples
In a groundbreaking moment for Indigenous reconciliation, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan signs Australia's first-ever formal treaty with Gippsland's traditional owners, establishing a new framework for self-determination and cultural preservation.
Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
NZ Government Dramatically Cuts Māori Council Representation
New Zealand's coalition government has dramatically reduced guaranteed Māori representation on local councils, cutting dedicated seats by more than half in a move critics call a devastating blow to indigenous rights.
Indigenous YouTuber confronts security in Vancouver land dispute
A tense confrontation between an Indigenous content creator and security personnel over filming rights on traditional territories in Vancouver has ignited discussions about land rights and public access.
Australia's Political Crisis Deepens Over Indigenous Rights
Australia's political landscape faces unprecedented challenges as constitutional debates over Indigenous recognition collide with economic pressures and international scrutiny.
Sheinbaum reinterprets Malinche from traitor to symbol
Claudia Sheinbaum makes historic move to reframe controversial figure Malinche as a survivor and diplomat ahead of taking office
Victoria signs historic treaty with Gunaikurnai people
In a groundbreaking move for Indigenous reconciliation, Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan announces Australia's first-ever state-based treaty with the Gunaikurnai people, marking a new chapter in addressing historical injustices.
NZ MP suspended after powerful haka protest in parliament
A dramatic scene unfolded in New Zealand's parliament as Maori MP Rawiri Waititi performed a powerful traditional haka after being ordered to leave the chamber, leading to his suspension in a tense cultural confrontation.
Queensland's 'Wrongfully Arrested' Crocodile Sparks Outrage
Traditional owners demand justice after wildlife officers remove a beloved 4.2-metre crocodile from Rinyirru National Park, claiming the animal was wrongly targeted and disrupting cultural heritage.
Haka performed in New Zealand Parliament in protest
Rawiri Waititi leads Māori Party in stirring traditional performance challenging government policies, creating historic parliamentary moment
Badenoch attacks Human Rights Act in Tory speech
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.
Class Action Challenges Racially Discriminatory Work for Dole
A groundbreaking federal class action lawsuit has been filed against the Australian government, alleging the controversial Community Development Programme (CDP) constitutes systemic racial discrimination against Indigenous participants in remote areas.
Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.
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.
Venezuela: Starving Children Used in Unethical Food Trials
Exclusive: An investigation reveals that Venezuelan scientists are conducting controversial dietary studies on severely malnourished indigenous children without proper ethical approval or parental consent, raising serious human rights concerns.
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.
DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.
QLD's 'Hostile' Indigenous Policies Condemned by Rights Chief
Australia's Human Rights Commissioner condemns the Queensland government's 'punitive and hostile' approach to First Nations people, warning of devastating human rights violations.
Sacred Sites Under Threat from NT's Huge Water Licence
Exclusive: Traditional Owners in the Northern Territory are fighting to protect ancient sacred sites and precious desert water sources from a massive commercial water extraction licence, fearing irreversible cultural and ecological damage.
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