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Indigenous Peoples
New Docs Link CIA to Medical Torture of Indigenous Children and Black Prisoners
While we may never know the full truth, we owe it to those harmed and killed to illuminate their stories.
First Nations Are on the Front Lines of Canada’s Climate-Fueled Wildfires
The climate crisis has arrived and Indigenous communities are disproportionately facing its impacts.
Senate Bill Calls for Investigation Into Indian Boarding Schools
The bill would create a Truth and Healing Commission that would document ongoing impacts to Native communities.
Youth Are Suing Montana for Failing to Protect Their Future From Climate Chaos
The lawsuit is based on Montana's state constitution, which enshrines the right to a clean and healthful environment.
Fights for Climate, Labor and Indigenous Rights Converge at Auto Supply Chains
The electric vehicle supply chains are neither green nor just -- but they are crucial organizing spaces, activists say.
Colorado River Is on Life Support, and 40 Million People Depend on It for Water
Vulnerable communities may be at risk of reduced water supply under a new Colorado River agreement.
Biden Administration Pauses Copper Mining Project on Sacred Apache Site
For years, tribal leaders in Arizona have fought to keep Oak Flat free from mining projects and other disturbances.
Indigenous Shipibo-Konibo-Xetebo Group Defends Peruvian Amazon From Destruction
La Guardia IndÃgena protects around 8 million hectares of the Peruvian Amazon from logging, fishing and coca growing.
Chilean President Announces Plan to Slowly Nationalize Lithium Industry
Leftist President Gabriel Boric promised to share mining benefits with indigenous communities, but may face opposition.
Canada Has “Been Failing My Family for Over 100 Years,” Says Indigenous Activist
Families of missing and murdered Indigenous women have no recourse, says Cambria Harris whose mother was murdered.