Dozens wounded following police raids on Easter Island
At least 25 people reportedly injured after police evict Indigenous protesters on Easter Island
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Research shows spiritual beliefs preserve rainforests
Cultural beliefs such as shamanism help to preserve rainforests and their wildlife, say scientists.
Canada endorses UN Declaration on Indigenous peoples
Canada has endorsed the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, after opposing it for three years.
UN expert demands governments enforce Indigenous rights
Professor James Anaya says tribal peoples' lands are still 'invaded by powerful actors seeking wealth'.
Colombian Indigenous leader shot dead by hitman
Leader of the Colombian Wayúu tribe was allegedly killed by a paramilitary hitman after organizing Indigenous rights demonstrations.
UK government bars Iroquois Lacrosse team
Passports rejected despite US and Canadian government approval
Nicaragua signs international law for tribal peoples
Nicaragua’s National Assembly has ratified the only international law for tribal peoples, ILO Convention 169.
France to return Maori heads
France's National Assembly voted last week to return 16 tattooed and mummified Maori heads to New Zealand.