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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Right to Education at Stake

The Pirituba Subprefecture in São Paulo has closed a school on Indigenous land due to imminent collapse risk, highlighting long-standing safety issues and the impact on the community's cultural identity.

Mar 21 • 00:18 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Damning audit finds NSW prison programs have ‘little to no impact’ on reoffending rates for Indigenous people

An audit reveals that prison programs in New South Wales are failing to reduce reoffending rates among Indigenous individuals, highlighting systemic issues in support services post-release.

Mar 18 • 14:00 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Spanish king acknowledges ‘much abuse’ during Americas conquest

Spain’s King Felipe VI recognized the significant abuse and ethical issues during the country's conquest of the Americas, marking a noteworthy moment for the Spanish crown's acknowledgment of its colonial past.

Mar 17 • 13:53 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘Mañanera’ conference of Claudia Sheinbaum today, March 17: Follow it live here

Claudia Sheinbaum, the president of Mexico, leads the 'mañanera' press conference on March 17, potentially addressing Spain's historical abuses during the conquest of the Americas and other current issues.

Mar 17 • 12:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Task force rescues indigenous people suspected of conditions analogous to slavery in SP

A joint task force discovered 44 workers, including indigenous individuals, living in conditions resembling slavery in Araçatuba, São Paulo, highlighting exploitation issues in labor practices.

Mar 13 • 06:27 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

How B.C.’s conflicting Indigenous land claims are a problem 150 years in the making

The article discusses the long-standing issues related to Indigenous land claims in British Columbia, rooted in the lack of treaties over the past 150 years.

Mar 8 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Indigenous people with disabilities face extra barriers to stay in university

Indigenous students with disabilities in Brazil navigate additional challenges in higher education, including inadequate support and accessibility issues.

Mar 6 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Gulf Country community in 'crisis' despite millions in funding

Residents of Mornington Island are in crisis despite receiving substantial funding, as they claim that taxpayer money is being wasted and demand systemic changes after a string of youth suicides.

Mar 5 • 22:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Indigenous school has been under renovation for 3 years and students have classes in barracks and under trees

The Indigenous State School Índio Macuxi in the Napoleão community of Normandia, Roraima, Brazil, has been under renovation for three years, forcing students to attend classes in makeshift shelters and under trees.

Mar 5 • 19:42 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Gary Espinoza states he remains as president of Fenocin under extended duties due to complications in the new board

Gary Espinoza claims he continues as president of the National Confederation of Peasant, Indigenous, and Black Organizations (Fenocin) due to unresolved issues regarding the legitimacy of the recent internal elections.

Mar 3 • 22:36 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
🇦🇺 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
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

FIRST READING: Tkʼemlúps blames feds, church, ‘spiritual protocols’ for why it hasn’t exhumed graves

The Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc First Nation has cited 'spiritual protocols' and issues with record-keeping as reasons for not exhuming the remains of 215 alleged graves despite receiving significant federal funding.

Feb 19 • 14:04 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

‘What’s more important, the electricity or food?’: Extreme heat is driving up power bills in central Australia

Extreme heat in central Australia is causing financial strain on residents as they face skyrocketing electricity bills to keep cool.

Feb 14 • 19:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Court 'dusts off' the Acteal case, the 1997 massacre that left 45 indigenous people dead

The Supreme Court of Mexico has decided to take on the Acteal massacre case from 1997, which resulted in the deaths of 45 indigenous individuals, addressing forced displacement issues related to this tragic event.

Feb 13 • 08:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Presidential recall returns to debate. Correa, Moreno and Lasso faced requests that did not materialize

The possibility of triggering a recall against President Daniel Noboa has resurfaced in public debate, driven by indigenous leaders and social organizations citing concerns over rising citizen discontent due to insecurity and economic issues.

Feb 9 • 19:41 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Geoff Clark was jailed for fraud but questions persist for community

Former ATSIC head Geoff Clark was imprisoned for fraud, but lingering legal issues continue to impact his Aboriginal community.

Feb 9 • 19:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Amazon in the spotlight: indigenous performance by actress from Pará wins national art award

The indigenous theatrical performance 'Pa’ra - Rio de Memórias', created and led by Pará actress and researcher Lenise Oliveira, wins a prestigious national art award highlighting the beauty of Amazonian childhood and urgent social issues.

Feb 4 • 08:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Protests Before Tournament 2026: Not All Mexicans Are Excited About the World Cup

Growing dissatisfaction among the Mexican population regarding violence, water shortages, and rising rents is leading to protests, which may gain international attention with the upcoming World Cup.

Feb 3 • 09:35 UTC

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