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🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Feds earmark $1.55 billion to ensure equal services for First Nations kids

The Canadian government is investing $1.55 billion to ensure First Nations children have equal access to essential social and health services through Jordan’s Principle.

Feb 26 • 20:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF denies agreement with garimpeiro for continuing to explore minerals in the Sararé Indigenous Land (MT)

The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in Brazil unanimously rejected an agreement with a garimpeiro under investigation for allegedly continuing illegal mineral extraction in the Sararé Indigenous Land.

Feb 26 • 20:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

National Assembly successfully approves urgent law on strengthening mining and energy

The National Assembly of Ecuador has approved an urgent law aimed at strengthening the mining and energy sectors after contentious discussions and adjustments to the proposed legislation.

Feb 26 • 19:05 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Australia lags behind NZ and Canada when it comes to one major problem

Australia is facing a significant issue with the rising incarceration rates of Indigenous people, particularly youth, despite governmental commitments to reform.

Feb 26 • 18:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Focusing on indigenous and quilombola peoples, the 4th edition of Frestas starts this week in Sorocaba

The 4th edition of the Frestas Triennial of Arts kicks off at Sesc Sorocaba this week, emphasizing contemporary art and indigenous cultures.

Feb 26 • 18:10 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Community forest in Eastern DR Congo tests promise of local control amid conflict

The Yainyongo community in Eastern DR Congo has gained official rights to manage 11,000 hectares of forest, facing challenges from external companies amidst ongoing local conflict.

Feb 26 • 17:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Amazonian Indigenous Assembly Members Condition Support for Urgent Project on Strengthening Mining and Energy Sectors

Amazonian assembly members from Pastaza, Morona Santiago, and Napo have conditioned their support for a crucial bill aimed at strengthening Ecuador's mining and energy sectors.

Feb 26 • 17:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Greenland to Tighten Laws Due to Concerns About American Investors

Greenland is set to strengthen its legislation due to fears regarding American investors' influence.

Feb 26 • 14:31 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Something is about to change - and it should worry more than just us who take to the streets

The article discusses increasing restrictions on civil disobedience in Norway, raising concerns among activists as their last avenues for being heard are penalized.

Feb 26 • 12:42 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Defense company to build satellites... will reduce space debris

Indian defense electronics company Samtel Avionics is expanding rapidly into space technology and indigenous drone systems to enhance self-reliance in India.

Feb 26 • 12:20 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Life & Tech

Overcoming trauma thread by thread: Cambria Harris’ healing journey after loss

Cambria Harris uses her artistic talents in sewing and painting to express her healing journey and address personal and cultural issues surrounding trauma and loss.

Feb 26 • 12:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

Indigenous man who cleaned up after murder bragged Gladue ‘discount’ would half his sentence

An Indigenous man received a 6.5-year sentence for being an accessory to murder, after boasting about a potential sentence reduction due to the Gladue principles.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

President Droupadi Murmu will fly in the indigenous LCH Prachand for the first time

President Droupadi Murmu is set to fly in India’s first indigenous light combat helicopter LCH Prachand on February 27 at the Jaisalmer Air Force Station.

Feb 26 • 09:38 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Traditional owners sue Western Australia government for $1.5bn to clean up toxic asbestos at Wittenoom

Indigenous Australians are suing the Western Australia government for $1.5 billion over the cleanup of toxic asbestos at Wittenoom, a site severely contaminated since the mid-20th century.

Feb 26 • 07:11 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Court to Chiapas: The SCJN will session outside of Mexico City for the first time in over a century

For the first time since 1917, the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) will hold a session outside of its headquarters in Mexico City, specifically in Tenejapa, Chiapas.

Feb 26 • 03:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Indigenous people leave Cargill headquarters in Santarém (PA) after revocation of waterways decree; company claims there was vandalism

Indigenous protesters vacated the Cargill headquarters in Santarém, Brazil, following the revocation of a controversial waterways decree that they had been protesting against for over a month.

Feb 26 • 00:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Secretariat of Peoples Indicates that Elected Board of Fenocin 'Does Not Comply' with Registration Requirements

The Secretariat of Peoples and Nationalities has given ten days to the newly elected president of Fenocin, Guido Perugachi, to meet registration requirements before the board is officially recognized.

Feb 25 • 23:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marciele Albuquerque, from BBB 26, will receive the honorary title of citizen of Amazonas

Marciele Albuquerque, a contestant on BBB 26, is honored with the title of honorary citizen of Amazonas by the state assembly.

Feb 25 • 23:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After 34 days of protest, Indigenous people vacate the port of Santarém

After 34 days of protests against a federal decree regarding Amazon waterways, Indigenous groups began vacating the Cargill port area in Santarém after the decree was revoked.

Feb 25 • 22:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Portugal and the violence against indigenous peoples

The article discusses the limited understanding and stereotypes Portuguese people have regarding Brazilian indigenous communities, highlighting a stagnation in public debate around the issue in Portugal.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Farmers moved more than R$ 26 million selling fuel for mining in Sararé (MT), says Federal Police

Farmers in Brazil have reportedly generated over R$ 26 million through the illegal sale of fuel to support mining activities on indigenous land, leading to arrests and a federal investigation.

Feb 25 • 20:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

What happened with the six expelled assembly members from Pachakutik? The movement aims to prevent more cases with the formation of organic units

In September 2025, six assembly members of Pachakutik were expelled from the movement for aligning with the government and voting with the ruling party, leading to a push for training organic units to prevent future occurrences.

Feb 25 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Controversial NT Administrator apologizes over 'hurt' from social media posts

David Connolly, the incoming Northern Territory Administrator, has issued an apology for divisive past social media posts ahead of his formal swearing-in.

Feb 25 • 12:26 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘She was more than what happened to her’: Family honours memory of Rebecca Contois

The family of Rebecca Contois commemorates her life in Winnipeg’s St. John’s Park, reflecting on her love of the outdoors and the impact of her tragic death.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

Indigenous killer’s race a mitigating factor as appeal court reduces his jail term

An Indigenous man in Ontario has had his life sentence for murder reduced to 12 years for his role in a home invasion that resulted in the death of a disabled man.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman convicted for creating nonexistent child to receive death pension in RS

A woman in Brazil has been convicted of fraud after creating a fictitious son to obtain a death pension for nearly 14 years.

Feb 25 • 11:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Evelyn Araluen wins $125,000 for ‘politically uncompromising’ poetry at Victorian premier’s literary awards

Evelyn Araluen has won a total of $125,000 at the Victorian premier's literary awards for her poetry collection "The Rot," taking home both the major literature prize and the Indigenous writing category.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

A poetry collection inspired by a shouting match wins $100k prize

Evelyn Araluen's poetry collection 'The Rot' has won the prestigious $100,000 Victorian Prize for Literature.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Amazonas Concentrates 8 of the 10 Most Deforested Indigenous Lands in 2025

A report reveals that Amazonas is home to eight of the ten indigenous lands most affected by deforestation, highlighting the urgent need for protective measures.

Feb 25 • 08:03 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Luis Morales, merchant and Otomi indigenous person, takes Sergio Mayer's place in the Chamber of Deputies

Luis Morales has been sworn in as a federal deputy in place of Sergio Mayer, who took an indefinite leave to join a reality TV show.

Feb 25 • 04:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Indigenous protesters block the operation of a grain waterways terminal in Santarém, in western Pará

Indigenous protesters have been blocking a grain terminal's operations in Santarém, Brazil, for over a month as part of their opposition to a government decree that has since been revoked.

Feb 25 • 01:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government considers concession of waterways in the Amazon topic closed

The Brazilian government has revoked a decree related to the concession of waterways in the Amazon, following strong protests from indigenous groups.

Feb 25 • 00:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Alice Springs citizenship ceremonies no longer to be held on January 26

Alice Springs Town Council has decided to move citizenship ceremonies from Australia Day to a nearby date after a council vote.

Feb 24 • 23:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police carries out operation against illegal logging scheme that caused R$ 41 million in damages in indigenous land of RO

The Brazilian Federal Police have launched Operation Erisícton to dismantle an illegal logging and deforestation network in the Roosevelt Indigenous Land, resulting in significant environmental damage.

Feb 24 • 22:26 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Outback landscape board chair says environmental advocacy was 'hindered'

Brenz Saunders, chair of the Alinytjara Wiluṟara Landscape Board, resigned, citing obstacles to effective advocacy amid an ongoing investigation into Telstra's environmental compliance.

Feb 24 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Five people are arrested after tourists are shot in an area of land dispute between indigenous people and farmers in Bahia

Five individuals were arrested in connection with the shooting of two tourists in Bahia, Brazil, amid ongoing land disputes between indigenous groups and farmers.

Feb 24 • 21:58 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario government pressed for action on northern highways after fatal crashes

Indigenous leaders demand government intervention to improve safety on northern Ontario highways following a series of fatal accidents.

Feb 24 • 21:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

After indigenous protest, driver who fled accident with four deaths on PA-150 is arrested

A driver involved in a fatal accident on the PA-150 was arrested after fleeing the scene, leading to protests from the local indigenous community.

Feb 24 • 21:45 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Letter calls for PM to 'urgently rescind' NT administrator appointment

An open letter has been signed by twenty-two individuals urging Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to reverse the appointment of David Connolly as Northern Territory administrator before his swearing-in.

Feb 24 • 21:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Proposed Ring of Fire mine in northern Ontario clears another regulatory hurdle

The proposed mine in Ontario's Ring of Fire has passed another regulatory stage despite ongoing protests from a First Nation.

Feb 24 • 19:32 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Snapshots in February: Pictures of the Day

The article features various snapshots captured in February, highlighting global events from a drone attack in Ukraine to indigenous celebrations in Brazil.

Feb 24 • 16:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TSE ignores proposal against fraud in quotas and generates debate about risks to electoral diversity

The TSE has not included any proposals for preventing fraud in affirmative actions for black and indigenous candidates in the preliminary rules for the 2026 elections.

Feb 24 • 16:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tourists from Rio Grande do Sul are shot near Indigenous protest site in Bahia

Two tourists from Rio Grande do Sul were shot at while driving near an Indigenous protest in Prado, Bahia, with no arrests made yet.

Feb 24 • 16:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Under environmental and political pressure, Lula's government postpones waterway auctions until 2027

The Brazilian government has postponed most of its waterway concession auctions to 2027 amid rising political pressures and civil society mobilizations against the projects.

Feb 24 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Three suspects of supplying illegal mining in the Sararé Indigenous Land are targets of a PF operation in MT

Two suspects have been arrested in an operation targeting illegal fuel sales for mining in Brazil's Sararé Indigenous Land.

Feb 24 • 14:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Revocation of Decree 12,600 published, but indigenous people request 48 hours to leave Santarém port area

The Brazilian government has revoked Decree 12,600, which planned for studies on enterprises in the Tapajós River, while indigenous groups are requesting 48 hours to safely vacate the area near the Cargill port in Santarém.

Feb 24 • 12:47 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Nova Scotia man sentenced to prison for sexually abusing teenage babysitter

John Alexander Cripps was sentenced to five years in prison for sexually abusing a 13-year-old babysitter, raising concerns about the justice system's treatment of Indigenous victims in Nova Scotia.

Feb 24 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Family grieves 'loving, caring and beautiful' mum who died alone in prison cell

The inquest into the death of Aboriginal woman Tammy Shipley reveals her children's heartfelt grief over the loss of their mother, who died in custody after excessive water consumption.

Feb 24 • 08:43 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Where do the Shompens live in India, who have been seen by very few people until now

The Shompens are a mysterious tribe living in the Great Nicobar Island of India, remaining largely isolated from modern society.

Feb 24 • 07:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Indigenous Heavy Drop System to Enhance Indian Army's Strength, Successful Testing

The Indian Army has successfully tested an indigenous 'Advanced 28-feet Heavy Drop System - 20T (Type V)' that will allow deployment of heavy military equipment in inaccessible areas.

Feb 24 • 06:37 UTC

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