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πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lewis Capaldi sings about love after a visit from chief Raoni at Lollapalooza

Lewis Capaldi's performance at Lollapalooza was notably preceded by a speech from indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire, raising awareness about environmental preservation.

Mar 22 β€’ 00:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chief Raoni talks about the importance of the Amazon before Lewis Capaldi's show at Lolla

Indigenous leader Chief Raoni Metuktire emphasized the critical importance of the Amazon rainforest and environmental awareness during a special appearance at Lollapalooza 2026.

Mar 21 β€’ 22:35 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Rhoda Roberts, Indigenous cultural leader who introduced the term β€˜Welcome to Country’, dies aged 66

Rhoda Roberts, a prominent Indigenous cultural leader from Australia, has passed away at the age of 66 after a battle with cancer.

Mar 21 β€’ 06:26 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Rhoda Roberts, the woman behind 'Welcome to Country', dies at 66

Rhoda Roberts, a prominent Indigenous leader and pioneer in the Australian arts scene, has passed away at the age of 66.

Mar 21 β€’ 05:38 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Accident and ant attack is the main hypothesis for the death of an indigenous person in Roraima

The leading hypothesis for the death of Indigenous leader Gabriel Ferreira Rodrigues is a traffic accident followed by an ant attack and disorientation in the woods, as per the investigative findings by the Civil Police.

Mar 20 β€’ 23:58 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
National & Local

Jerry Amernic: Canada’s two-tier historical memory: Egerton Ryerson and Joseph Brant

The article explores Canada's differing treatment of historical figures, contrasting the legacies of Indigenous leader Joseph Brant with that of Egerton Ryerson, an education pioneer.

Mar 15 β€’ 10:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court orders release of indigenous leader arrested on suspicion of involvement in shooting attack that left tourists injured in BA

A Brazilian court has ordered the release of an indigenous leader who was held on suspicion of involvement in a shooting that injured tourists, citing insufficient evidence for continued detention.

Mar 10 β€’ 17:42 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Folha, it's the indigenous people who bring order to our chaos

A Yanomami leader describes the cooperative ways in which Indigenous peoples navigate the forest, contrasting them with the destructive practices of industrial projects in the Amazon.

Mar 9 β€’ 01:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Roraima artist receives national award for work dedicated to Davi Kopenawa: 'Value my region'

Roraima-based artist AlΓ­cia Bianca won a national award for her painting dedicated to indigenous leader Davi Kopenawa, emphasizing her roots and the Amazon region.

Mar 5 β€’ 14:34 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

PM pays tribute to 'formidable advocate' Pat Turner as she retires

Indigenous leader Pat Turner has retired from her prominent roles in First Nations organizations after decades of advocacy for Indigenous rights and health.

Mar 5 β€’ 03:13 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

β€œOur 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 TucumΓ‘n and its profound impact on the local indigenous community.

Mar 5 β€’ 03:01 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Opposition leader to boycott controversial NT administrator's swearing-in

The Opposition Leader of the Northern Territory will boycott the swearing-in of new administrator David Connolly, who has faced criticism over past social media posts.

Feb 23 β€’ 23:40 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Police reenacts investigation into the death of Indigenous leader in Amajari

The Civil Police in Roraima conducted a reenactment of the crime scene related to the murder of Indigenous leader Gabriel Ferreira Rodrigues in Amajari, who was 28 years old.

Feb 22 β€’ 16:44 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police treats the death of young indigenous leader as homicide and says the case is a priority

The death of Gabriel Ferreira, a 28-year-old indigenous leader, is being investigated as a homicide and is considered a top priority by the police in Brazil.

Feb 18 β€’ 17:35 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mobilization enters its 2nd day and demands justice for slain indigenous leader: 'Who killed Gabriel?'

Indigenous leaders and community members in Roraima, Brazil, are demanding justice for Gabriel Ferreira Rodrigues, a young leader killed recently, gathering in a significant protest.

Feb 18 β€’ 15:16 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mobilization 'Who killed Gabriel?' brings together indigenous people and demands justice for young leader found dead

An indigenous mobilization in Roraima, Brazil, demands justice for the young leader Gabriel Ferreira Rodrigues, whose body was recently discovered.

Feb 17 β€’ 15:23 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young indigenous leader found dead is released from the IML in Boa Vista

The body of Gabriel Ferreira Rodrigues, a 28-year-old indigenous leader, has been released to his family for burial after being identified in Boa Vista's Medical Legal Institute.

Feb 17 β€’ 09:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Txai SuruΓ­ denounced a bill that would allow mining in indigenous lands

Indigenous leader Txai SuruΓ­ sharply criticized the approval of a bill allowing mining on indigenous lands, citing severe risks to both indigenous rights and environmental preservation.

Feb 17 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Young warrior' and defender of territories: who was the indigenous leader found dead in Roraima

An indigenous leader, Gabriel Ferreira Rodrigues, was found dead after being missing for 10 days, and is remembered as a committed defender of indigenous rights in Brazil.

Feb 12 β€’ 18:58 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Cell phone and motorcycle of young indigenous leader found in the area where the body was discovered, says Council

The motorcycle and cell phone of indigenous leader Gabriel Ferreira Rodrigues were found near the location where his body was discovered in Amajari, northern Roraima, Brazil.

Feb 11 β€’ 20:12 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mobile phone of young indigenous leader taken to Guyana and police suspect robbery followed by murder

Investigations into the death of indigenous leader Gabriel Ferreira Rodrigues suggest his phone was taken to Guyana, with police suspecting a robbery that led to his murder.

Feb 11 β€’ 13:23 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Bundaberg Indigenous leader and former Gidarjil CEO to stand trial on sexual assault charges

Kerry Blackman, former CEO of Gidarjil Development Corporation, will stand trial on multiple sexual assault charges in Bundaberg.

Feb 11 β€’ 01:48 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young Indigenous Leader Found Dead After 10 Days Missing

Gabriel Ferreira Rodrigues, a 28-year-old Indigenous leader from Brazil, was found dead after being missing for ten days.

Feb 10 β€’ 18:31 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Indigenous leader disappears in community in Amajari, Roraima

Indigenous leader Gabriel Ferreira Rodrigues has been missing since February 1, 2026, after attending an event in Amajari, Roraima.

Feb 10 β€’ 14:36 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Fourteen face court over alleged attack on Indigenous protest camp

Fourteen individuals, including Neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell, have appeared in court regarding an alleged attack on an Indigenous protest camp, with some pleading not guilty and others discussing plea agreements.

Feb 10 β€’ 06:11 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Announces 'Total Cancellation' of Sit-At-Home in South-East - IPOB

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has officially canceled the sit-at-home directive in Nigeria's South-East to promote safety and normalcy in the region.

Feb 9 β€’ 05:25 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: 'This Isn't Justice,' Ipob Accuses Justice Omotosho of Bias in Kanu's Case

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have accused Justice James Omotosho of political bias in the sentencing of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, claiming the decision was unjust and lacking sufficient evidence.

Feb 6 β€’ 16:09 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
Crime & Justice

Nnamdi Kanu appeals conviction, faults terrorism trial

Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, has challenged his conviction and sentences imposed by the Federal High Court, claiming the trial was flawed and unjust.

Feb 5 β€’ 00:25 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
World

Aqqaluk Lynge, Inuit Leader: 'A U.S. invasion of Greenland would annihilate our people'

Aqqaluk Lynge, the Inuit leader, expresses concern over Donald Trump's comments and warns that an invasion would be catastrophic for Greenland's indigenous population, seeking international support.

Jan 16 β€’ 04:30 UTC

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