Tag: Indigenous land rights
The Black Hills: US Government Theft and Clear-Cutting
Driving up into the Black Hills National Forest, the raindrops hitting the windshield start swirling in the air as the road gains elevation. It's snowing in late April, a welcomed sight in an area...
Protecting Malaysia’s Indigenous Peoples from Deforestation and Illegal Evictions
On October 20, 2022, Jeffery Nang, the big cheese of the Rumah Jeffrey folks in Malaysia, rocked up to a community shindig and got handed a letter by a government guy in Sarawak, a...
Navigating Indigenous Land Disputes in Kenya’s Carbon Market Plans
Kenya, the land of safaris and stunning landscapes, is making waves in the climate finance world with its ambitious national climate plan. The country is aiming to rake in millions of dollars in climate...
Indigenous Activists Demand Oil Drilling Ban at COP30
Jonas Mura, the big boss of the Mura Indigenous people, is all like, "Peace out!" because oil and gas companies crashed the party around ten years ago. He's been fighting tooth and nail against...
Indigenous Advocates in Canada: Mining Companies Violate Nature’s Rights
In a world where nature's value is often overlooked, Indigenous advocates in Canada are leading a global campaign for the rights of nature. This movement aims to recognize the inherent worth of nonhuman elements...
Protecting Sámi Homelands: Improving Legal Safeguards
Amnesty International Report Highlights Threats to Sámi HomelandsA recent report from Amnesty International sheds light on the challenges faced by the indigenous Sámi people in Sweden, Norway, and Finland due to the phenomenon of...
Tribal Protests in Wyoming Delay Land Transfer: What You Need to Know
Wind River Land Transfer Dispute: Tribal Protests Stall Land Conveyance in WyomingA heated debate has erupted over a 2-acre parcel of land within the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming. The Pilot...
