Truthout
Indigenous Peoples

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Guatemala Genocide Conviction and a More Just Vision for American Continent
The original idea of America empowered murderous regimes like that of Rios Montt in Guatemala

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Mexico – Ground Zero in the Fight Against Monsanto for the Future of Maize
Mexico, the birthplace of maize, is at the centre of the global fight to protect the cropu2019s diversity

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Indigenous Resistance Grows Strong in Keystone XL Battle
The fight against the Keystone XL is bringing indigenous nations together.

Fears Peru’s Gas Expansion will Generate Conflict in UNESCO World Heritage Site
In Peru, there is concern that the planned expansion of the country's biggest gas project deeper into its Kugapakori-Nahua-Nanti Reserve will generate conflict between the different groups of indigenous …

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Indigenous Town in Mexico Celebrates Two Years of Autonomy and Defense of Their Community Forest
After two years of resisting illegal logging and organized crime, indigenous people in the town of Cheran Mexico demand justice for their assassinated community members and respect for their …

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Remembering Jancita Eagle Deer
Jancita's story reminds us why the Violence Against Women Act deserves passage.

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Alaska Politicians Stand in the Way of Protections
American women are better protected from coast to coast - but all the way up north? Left out in the cold.

Dancing the World into Being
Naomi Klein speaks with artist, and indigenous academic Leanne Betasamosake Simpson about u201cextractivism.u201d

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“Bless Me, Ultima”: Movie Revisits Controversy, Succeeds, After 40 Years
Brown faces, magic of northern New Mexico's landscapes and Indo-Hispano culture in movie, Bless Me, Ultima, charm Roberto Rodriguez.

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Fleeing His Own War on Drugs, Felipe Calderón Finds Refuge at Harvard
Citizens from 28 countries are petitioning Calderu00f3n's fellowship.