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Indigenous Peoples
The Native American Casualties of US Immigration Policy
The O'Odham nation lives on both sides of the US-Mexican border, and for that they are persecuted.
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Menominee Tribe Seeks Stricter Federal Oversight in Michigan Mine Fight
The current mining plans are on a mix of private and state-owned land.
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“Indigenous Navigator” Offers New Way to Monitor Indigenous Rights Worldwide
Monitoring Indigenous Peoples' rights around the world just got easier, thanks to a new tool called the Indigenous Navigator.
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International Labor Organization’s Convention 169 Helps Legalize Land Grabs on Indigenous Territories
A toothless mechanism designed to protect Indigenous peoples is a tool to justify exploiting tribal territory.
Health Care Debate Should Also Focus on the Thousands of Jobs in Indian Country
The House and Senate plans to roll back Obamacare — and destroy Medicaid — will impact the Indian health system.
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The Future of US Education Is Standing Rock
The “Defenders of the Water School” at Standing Rock created a new model of education for liberation.
Pastor Leads Lawsuit Opposing Bayou Bridge Pipeline to Protect Louisiana Cancer Alley Community
Is the love of money so strong that industry leaders and politicians are willing to let people die in order to get it?
Blackfeet Researcher Leads Her Tribe Back to Traditional Foods
Native youth are learning to integrate local foods back into their daily lives.
Venezuela Is Under Attack for Asserting That Black Lives Matter
Venezuela's audacity in standing up to racism and racist US imperialism has earned it the wrath of US mainstream media.
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Interior Secretary Attempts to Justify Deep Cuts to Native American Education Program
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has received a stream of criticism over how the austerity blueprint hits Indigenous Americans particularly hard.