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The White House has unveiled a statue of Christopher Columbus, which had previously been thrown into a river by protesters.

Donald Trump has placed a statue of Christopher Columbus in the White House, made from parts of a monument destroyed in Baltimore.

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.

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.

Indigenous Peoples Minister Sônia Guajajara announced her resignation to campaign for reelection as a federal deputy from São Paulo, emphasizing her achievements in promoting Indigenous rights.

A federal police officer was injured by an arrow during an operation aimed at combating illegal mining in indigenous territory in Roraima, Brazil.

The control of land is a key factor in political and economic power dynamics, as explored through historical and contemporary examples.

The General Council of the INE in Mexico has decided to include indigenous membership data on voting IDs, but this does not equate to guaranteed electoral rights, raising constitutional concerns.

The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) has filed lawsuits against carbon credit projects in southern Amazonas for alleged violations of the rights of indigenous and traditional communities.

The capture of the culturally significant crocodile Old Faithful has sparked claims of unlawful conduct by Queensland authorities and potential human rights violations.

A miner has been sentenced for illegally possessing gold extracted from Yanomami Indigenous Land in Brazil's Roraima region.

The Cowichan land title ruling is prompting British Columbia appraisers to adjust their property assessments to reflect potential land claims.

The King of Spain acknowledged the abuses committed during the colonization of the Americas, emphasizing that historical ideals did not meet the reality faced by indigenous peoples.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum acknowledged the significance of King Felipe VI's recognition of abuses during the Spanish Conquest but expressed that it falls short of full expectations.

The Carajás Railroad linking Pará to Maranhão was reopened after a five-day blockade by the Gavião indigenous people protesting environmental concerns related to railway expansion.

Two indigenous leaders were arrested in Bahia, Brazil, during an operation targeting conflicts between rural producers and indigenous communities.

The Queensland government has reversed its decision to contest all native title claims just before facing scrutiny in federal court, although ambiguity remains in its policy stance.

The construction of the Fico railway project in Brazil is at risk of delay due to conflicts with indigenous communities, with 20% of the project currently stalled.

Indigenous women organized a protest blocking access to the Altamira airport in Pará, opposing a gold mining project by Belo Sun in the Xingu River area.

Felipe VI of Spain acknowledged the existence of colonial abuses during the Conquest of America while advocating for a careful historical interpretation.

King Felipe VI of Spain admitted that there were significant abuses during the Spanish conquest of America, although he noted a desire for protection towards Indigenous peoples by the Crown.

King Felipe VI of Spain acknowledged the significant abuses during the Spanish conquest of America, despite the intentions of the Catholic Monarchs to protect the indigenous populations.

Chadian climate activist Hindou Oumaru Ibrahim highlights the detrimental impact of climate change on indigenous communities and calls for recognition of their ancestral knowledge at international conferences.

King Felipe VI acknowledged the abuses that occurred during the colonization of America in a private visit to an exhibition on indigenous women in Mexico.

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.

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.

The Maranhão Court of Justice (TJ-MA) has canceled the upcoming Wagon of Conciliation event due to the blockade of the Carajás Railway by Indigenous leaders protesting environmental impacts.

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.

Queensland's arts minister overlooked a recommendation to name a new theatre after the Aboriginal poet Oodgeroo Noonuccal, leading to controversy and public outcry.

A group of indigenous people has blocked the Carajás Railway in Bom Jesus do Tocantins, Brazil, protesting against Vale over environmental concerns.

The investigation surrounding the death of 16-year-old indigenous woman Vanusa Smikadi Xerente is ongoing as authorities look into the circumstances leading to her hospitalization and subsequent death.

A operation by Brazil's Labor Prosecutor's Office rescued 44 workers, including indigenous people, from conditions resembling slavery in the Araçatuba region of São Paulo.

First Nations chiefs met with King Charles at Buckingham Palace to discuss Indigenous rights and the implications of a sovereignty referendum in Alberta.

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.

A civil trial regarding the Queensland government's alleged failure to protect a sacred site in central Queensland will proceed in the Supreme Court.

Three men were caught and arrested for illegal mining activities in the Yanomami Indigenous Land in Roraima, Brazil.

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.

Indigenous leaders in Alberta have called on the provincial government to address the separatism movement, asserting that their rights are being diminished within the political discourse.

Greenlanders assert their resilience against external threats, emphasizing the importance of respecting the earth over exploiting its resources.

Indigenous leaders in Alberta are calling on the provincial government to suppress a separatist movement that seeks to remove Alberta from Canada, criticizing the government's handling of Indigenous rights.

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.

The RCMP in Nova Scotia have intensified their crackdown on unlicensed cannabis stores, predominantly targeting Indigenous-owned businesses.

The podcast discusses the implications of recent court rulings granting Aboriginal title to lands in British Columbia, suggesting that private property may face legal challenges from Indigenous rights movements.

A Matis indigenous individual was attacked by illegal fishermen in the Vale do Javari indigenous territory, leading to a Federal Public Ministry investigation into the incident.

An indigenous man from the Marubo ethnic group was robbed and tortured by a group of illegal fishermen in Brazil's Javari Valley.

Two tourists from São Leopoldo who were shot in Bahia return to Rio Grande do Sul after their ordeal.

A human rights court in Latin America has ruled that the Peruvian state is responsible for the death of Celia Ramos, who died after being coerced into a sterilisation procedure in 1997.

The family of Mark Merriman, an Indigenous man who died in custody in 2022, expresses their belief that justice will not be served following the coroner's findings regarding his death.

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.

An expert committee in Norway suggests that the significant losses of reindeer to predators may constitute a breach of international law regarding indigenous rights.