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Land fight could give tens of thousands of US Native Americans rights in Canada

A land battle in British Columbia could afford indigenous people residing in the United States rights in Canada....

Guatemala, Central America, Dia de Los Muertos, Day of the Dead, women, people

Tired of red tape, indigenous leaders are creating their own climate fund

Local communities wrestling with the impacts of climate change on food security have also struggled to get funds...

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Gold miners claim they butchered uncontacted Amazon tribe members in Brazil

Around 10 tribe members who had little to no contact with the outside world are now dead in Brazil. The uncontacted...

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New Zealand river world’s first to obtain legal status as a person

A river in New Zealand now has legal status similar to a human being, marking a historic victory for indigenous...

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Indonesian president gives forest management back to indigenous communities

After decades of conflict over the power to oversee Indonesia's forests, President Joko Widodo gave management...

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Horrifying rash outbreak leads many to criticize Canada’s healthcare for indigenous peoples

An outbreak of rashes and open sores on children in Canada’s Kashechewan First Nation is leading many to criticize...

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Environmental activist Berta Cáceres found murdered in her home

Environmental and human rights activist Berta Cáceres was murdered in her home this week by two gunmen. Cáceres,...

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Flood Wall Street: Photographs from the Front Lines

  Before the Flood, speakers included impacted front line residents like youth activist Ta'Kaiya Blaney...

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Peru Approves Large Gas Project that Could Wipe Out Uncontacted Tribes

A controversial gas project recently approved by the Peruvian government has the potential to wipe out a group...

11 eco-tastic gifts for mother's day, Mother's Day, green gifts, green holidays, green gift guide, lotions, eco-gifts, sustainable gifts, fair trade gifts, natural materials, eco-jewelry, upcycled gifts, recycled gifts, recycled materials, handmade gifts, Novica, VivaTerra, Indigenous, South America, Trinity Wooden Cuff, Succulent Wall Planter Kit, Airplane Wrap, Recycled Glass Balloon Vase, Buddha Belly Tea Kettle, Diamond Hobo Bag, Chrysocolla Cocktail

11 Eco-tastic Gifts for Mother’s Day

11 Eco-tastic Gifts for Mother's Day SUCCULENT WALL PLANTER KIT If your mom has a green thumb, she will love...

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