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Canada
Will Canada Recognize Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Poor Countries?
It's not clear whether the rights of Indigenous people harmed by Canadian mining companies will be included.
Occupied Canada: Indigenous and Black Lives Matter Activists Unite to Protest Violence and Neglect
Last month, First Nations people occupied the offices of Canada's Indigenous affairs department.
Network Newscasts Ignore Global Warming’s Role in Canada’s Wildfires
Coverage of the fires ripping through Canada's tar sands hub isn't providing information about the polluting tar sands industry.
Documents Reveal Shell’s Demands for Relinquishing Oil Rights to Fragile Region
Shell has attempted to use expired oil exploration permits off the northeast tip of Canada.
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How Canada Should Investigate Violence Against Indigenous Women
A national inquiry into murdered and missing Indigenous women must remain focused.
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Canadian First Nations Demand Action on Missing and Murdered Women
Numerous national and local groups have fought to stop the deaths and disappearances.
The “State” of Health-Care Reform: Activists Push for Universal Primary Care in Vermont
Single-payer proponents in Vermont hope achieving universal primary care will be a step toward public health care for all.
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Canada Human Rights Decision Is a Game Changer for First Nations
Last week's ruling exposes the Canadian government's conduct does not live up to the spirit of reconciliation with First Nations.
Canadian Mining Companies Leave Behind Decades of Violence in Guatemala
It's a legacy of shame.
Canada’s Indigenous Bands Rise Up Against a Tar Sands Pipeline
TransCanada is proposing another pipeline, but fierce opposition from Canada's First Nation communities could derail this controversial project.