indigenous rights
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Police Evict Indigenous Protesters at Brisbane Olympic Stadium Site
Five protesters were arrested as authorities cleared a long-standing camp at Victoria Park, the site of the proposed 2032 Brisbane Olympic stadium, amid ongoing disputes over Indigenous heritage and legislative fast-tracking.
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Federal Court Awards Record $150 Million Native Title Compensation to Yindjibarndi People
In a landmark decision, the Federal Court of Australia has ordered Fortescue to pay $150.1 million to the Yindjibarndi people for unauthorized mining operations on their traditional lands in the Pilbara region.
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Collective Action Models Reshape National and Local Agendas
From India’s push for social transformation to the protection of sacred lands in South Dakota, organized collective action is proving to be a decisive force in modern policy and environmental outcomes.
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Greenland Sovereignty Test: Trump’s Ambitions Reshape Arctic Alliances
President Trump’s renewed interest in acquiring Greenland is prompting European leaders to reassess transatlantic relations and challenging NATO’s collective defense architecture in the Arctic.
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UBC Prepares for Clash Over Residential School Denial Event
The University of British Columbia is set to host a controversial event by residential school denialist Dallas Brodie, sparking widespread counter-demonstrations from Indigenous students and allies committed to affirming survivor truths.
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Guatemala’s Crossroads: Land Rights Battles, Migrant Workers, and World-Class Marlin Fishing
Guatemala faces a turbulent intersection of human rights struggles, global labor migration, and its emerging reputation as a marlin fishing hotspot. From UN calls to halt forced evictions and protect Indigenous land defenders, to the selection of Guatemalan workers for…
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Elaine Miles Challenges ICE Over Tribal ID Detention: Native American Actress Speaks Out
Elaine Miles, renowned Native American actress, alleges she was detained by ICE agents who dismissed her tribal ID as ‘fake.’ Her experience exposes ongoing challenges faced by Indigenous communities regarding recognition and respect for tribal documentation.
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Ecuador’s Amazon Uprising: Indigenous Resistance and Oil Politics
Ecuador faces a national crisis as Indigenous groups rally against oil expansion in the Amazon, challenging government policies and global consumption patterns.
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Lemkin Institute condemns Azerbaijan’s statements on indigenous Armenian lands
The Lemkin Institute issued a sharp response to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s remarks made during COP29, stating on its X microblog, “The ‘restoration of sovereignty’ over indigenous Armenian lands through genocide is not justice under international law. It is not…