The Rappahannock Tribe has reacquired 465 acres of sacred land in Virginia
The Tribe plans to educate the public about their history by constructing a replica 16th-century village and expand their “Return to the River” program.
Indigenous rights & well-being
Washington State launches first-in-the-nation missing Indigenous people alert system
The law attempts to address a crisis of missing Indigenous people — particularly women — through a system similar to Amber Alerts.
Toronto releases first-ever Reconciliation Action Plan to repair relationship with Indigenous Peoples
The plan’s 28 goals are spread through five themes, including restoring truth, sharing power, financial reparations, and actions for the Indigenous Affairs Office.
Indigenous communities in Oaxaca restore more than 20,000 hectares of land depleted by overgrazing
Many sites have been transformed into burgeoning forests. The communities now have more options for forest-based livelihood, such as agroforestry or even selling carbon credits.
Ashley Callingbull becomes first Indigenous woman in iconic Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition
The Enoch Cree woman said that being featured as a proud, independent Indigenous woman in such a well-known magazine is a way to highlight a population that often is ignored or silenced.
Mexico’s top court cancels mining concessions near Indigenous communities
A ruling by Mexico’s Supreme Court this month canceled two controversial mining concessions in Indigenous communities, which have been fighting to stop the projects for nearly two decades.
Indigenous groups in Colombia are training youth to defend the Amazon rainforest
Since 2020, academics from two Bogota universities have visited riverside communities to teach youth accounting, computer and writing skills, and about laws protecting Indigenous rights.
Ecuador’s top court rules for stronger land rights for Indigenous communities
The ruling will immediately affect oil and mining projects across the country, as they must now seek the consent of Indigenous communities who might be affected by their activities.
California redwood forest returned to Indigenous group
The group of 10 tribes that have inhabited the area for thousands of years will be responsible for protecting the 500-acre parcel dubbed Tc’ih-Léh-Dûñ, or “Fish Run Place,” in the Sinkyone language.
$20 million copyright buyout makes Australian Aboriginal flag free for all
Luritja artist Harold Thomas created the flag in 1970 to represent Aboriginal people and their connection to the land, and it has been an official national flag since the end of the last century.