Deaths: Matriarch of the Sagi Jacu village was a symbol of resistance
Ivanira dos Santos da Silva, a matriarch of the Sagi Jacu village, became a symbol of indigenous resistance in Brazil as her community fights for land demarcation amidst real estate speculation and agribusiness threats.
Body of National Force police officer who disappeared in river in Yanomami land is found
Israel Serafim Santos, a police officer from the National Force, was found dead after going missing in a river during an operation in the Yanomami Indigenous Territory in Roraima, Brazil.
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.
National Force Policeman Disappeared in River in Yanomami Land after Action against Illegal Mining
A National Force policeman disappeared in a river while returning from an illegal mining operation in Yanomami Indigenous Territory, Roraima, Brazil.
Federal police officer hit by arrow during operation against illegal mining in indigenous land of RR; PHOTOS
A federal police officer was injured by an arrow during an operation aimed at combating illegal mining in indigenous territory in Roraima, Brazil.
National Force police officer disappears in river during operation in Yanomami Land
A police officer from the National Force has gone missing in a river in Roraima while participating in an operation against illegal mining in the Yanomami Indigenous Territory.
The Right to Plant a 'Flag' on the Land Determines Political and Economic Power
The control of land is a key factor in political and economic power dynamics, as explored through historical and contemporary examples.
Miner is convicted for illegal possession of gold in the Yanomami Indigenous Land
A miner has been sentenced for illegally possessing gold extracted from Yanomami Indigenous Land in Brazil's Roraima region.
Is the Cowichan land title ruling affecting property appraisals?
The Cowichan land title ruling is prompting British Columbia appraisers to adjust their property assessments to reflect potential land claims.
Two chiefs are arrested in operation against suspects of conflicts between farmers and indigenous people in Bahia
Two indigenous leaders were arrested in Bahia, Brazil, during an operation targeting conflicts between rural producers and indigenous communities.
Dwight Newman: Government’s Musqueam deal doesn’t protect private property in Vancouver
The article discusses the complexities and implications of a recent agreement between the Government of Canada and the Musqueam Nation regarding land rights in Metro Vancouver.
Funai holds compensation for occupants of areas in demarcated lands
Brazil's Funai has been advised to refrain from compensating non-indigenous occupants of demarcated lands when claims are based on the land itself rather than just the constructions on it.
Why Yothu Yindi’s 'black Elvis' turned his back on wild rockstar life
Witiyana Marika, co-founder of Yothu Yindi and known as 'the black Elvis', reflects on his journey from rockstar to cultural steward, rooted in his Indigenous heritage.
Federal Force Vehicle Hit by Bullet in Land Dispute Area in Bahia
A vehicle from Brazil's National Force was shot at while patrolling an area of land dispute in Cumuruxatiba, Bahia, highlighting ongoing tensions between indigenous people and farmers.
More than 27,000 liters of diesel destined for illegal mining on the Sararé Indigenous Land seized in MT
Over 27,000 liters of diesel intended for illegal mining activities in the Sararé Indigenous Land were seized by federal police in Brazil.
Three men are arrested in flagrante for illegal mining in the Yanomami Land, in Roraima
Three men were caught and arrested for illegal mining activities in the Yanomami Indigenous Land in Roraima, Brazil.
Court blocks R$ 11.3 million from indigenous people suspected of illegal mining in MT land
A Brazilian federal court has blocked R$ 11.3 million in assets from five individuals, including indigenous leaders, suspected of authorizing illegal mining activities in Indigenous Territory Sete de Setembro.
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.
'We just want to see our parents': tourists from Rio Grande do Sul shot in conflict area in Bahia arrive home
Two tourists from São Leopoldo who were shot in Bahia return to Rio Grande do Sul after their ordeal.
Indigenous people and farm workers in Paraná clash over property transformed into school, says Federal Police
Indigenous people and farm workers clashed in Tamarana, Paraná over a building that was previously a farm and has now been converted into a school for Indigenous children.
Health Ministry starts unprecedented malaria treatment for children in Yanomami Land
Brazil's Health Ministry has launched a new malaria treatment for children, using tafenoquine in indigenous areas, starting with the Yanomami territory.
Judge demands electricity connection in indigenous land leased to innkeepers in Caraíva (BA)
A federal judge in Bahia has ordered an energy company to install electrical meters in an indigenous village, where irregular leases for tourism are reportedly affecting the electricity supply.
“Our Land”: the documentary by Lucrecia Martel about a crime and its effects on an indigenous community
Lucrecia Martel's documentary "Nuestra tierra" explores the murder of community leader Javier Chocobar in Tucumán and its profound impact on the local indigenous community.
We are fully capable of managing our own resources, says Indigenous fund coordinator
The UN Climate Conference COP30 in Belém marked significant advancements in Indigenous land demarcation and financial commitments for the protection of Indigenous and local communities in Brazil.
Tourists from RS shot in conflict area in Bahia are discharged
Two tourists from Rio Grande do Sul, who were shot in a land dispute area in Bahia, have been discharged from the hospital a week after the incident.
Operation sets record with the destruction of more than 40 machines in a single day in the Sararé Indigenous Land in MT
A Brazilian environmental operation destroyed over 40 illegal mining machines in a record single-day effort in the Sararé Indigenous Land.
Parakanã Indigenous People Victims of Shooting Attack Near Apyterewa Indigenous Land, PA
Two Parakanã indigenous individuals were shot in a targeted attack near their territory in Brazil's Pará state.
What we know about Ottawa’s land rights deal with the Musqueam First Nation
Ottawa has signed an agreement with the Musqueam First Nation that recognizes their Aboriginal land rights across a significant portion of Vancouver.
Operation destroys more than 20 pieces of equipment used in illegal mining in the Sararé Indigenous Land (MT)
An operation in the Sararé Indigenous Land in Brazil destroyed various pieces of equipment used for illegal mining, involving a confrontation between police and miners.
Exploring the Conflict for Personal Gain
The Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau Indigenous Land in Brazil faces threats from deforestation, land grabbing, and political maneuvers seeking to undermine its protection.
TOOMAS TRAPIDO ⟩ Indigenous Peoples or Do We Belong to Our Land?
The article explores the concept of indigenous peoples and whether Estonians can consider themselves an indigenous people in the 21st century.
Funai approves delimitation of the Nawa Indigenous Land in the interior of Acre
The Brazilian National Foundation for Indigenous Peoples (Funai) has approved the delimitation of the Nawa Indigenous Land, recognizing the traditional occupation of the Nawa/Kapanawa people.
Governor studies police reinforcement in the extreme south of Bahia after two tourists are shot in an indigenous conflict area
The governor of Bahia is considering increasing police presence in southern Bahia following the shooting of two tourists amid an indigenous conflict.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Indigenous People Invade Port Terminal of Multinational Agribusiness in Santarém
Indigenous groups in the Tapajós region have invaded a major agribusiness port terminal in Santarém, Brazil, in a protest against a government decree impacting their land rights.
Yanomami Land Experiences Whooping Cough Outbreak Among Children and Health Authorities in Boa Vista Issue Alert
The Yanomami Indigenous Land in Brazil is experiencing a whooping cough outbreak among children, prompting health officials to issue an alert.
Rural producers block highway after land conflicts in southern Bahia
Rural producers have blocked a highway in southern Bahia after land disputes, causing significant traffic disruptions.
Man, 19, released without charge after fatal Arnhem Land stabbing
A 19-year-old man has been released without charge after the stabbing death of a 27-year-old man in Galiwin'ku, with investigations continuing into the incident involving multiple people.
In Gaviões da Fiel parade, Minister Sônia Guajajara criticizes time frame and defends indigenous territories
Minister Sônia Guajajara spoke against the temporal framework that affects indigenous land rights during the Gaviões da Fiel parade.
Public audience debates the demarcation of indigenous land in Planalto Santareno
A public hearing in Santarém, Brazil, focused on the progress of studies for the potential demarcation of indigenous land in the region, bringing together various stakeholders with differing viewpoints.
Mitochondrial DNA proves that Australia was settled 60,000 years ago
Scientists have found genetic evidence suggesting that the first humans arrived in Australia and New Guinea 60,000 years ago, coinciding with a period when sea levels were lower and land connections existed.
National Force is sent to indigenous land in MA after increase in violence and conflicts with loggers
The National Force has been deployed to the Indigenous Land of Governador in Maranhão, Brazil, in response to escalating violence and conflicts involving loggers.
Federal Public Ministry holds public hearing on identification and delimitation of indigenous land in Santarém
The Federal Public Ministry is hosting a public hearing to discuss the identification and delimitation of Munduruku and Apiaká Indigenous Lands in Santarém, Brazil.
Ministry of Justice extends the operation of the National Force in the Pirititi Indigenous Land, in Roraima
The Brazilian Ministry of Justice has extended the deployment of the National Force in Pirititi Indigenous Land for an additional 90 days to ensure public order and safety in the region.
First Nations’ permission needed for Alberta separation, AFN chief says
The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, asserts that Alberta separatists will not take treaty land without consent from Indigenous communities.