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Indigenous San communities in Namibia are raising their voices louder than ever, bringing government officials and activists together to address generations of land dispossession and inequality. Their message is clear: no more waiting for dignity and ownership.
After watching her great-great-grandfather's sacred breastplate get sold at auction for $3,360, Aunty Ros Sten refuses to give up her decades-long mission to return it to Country. Her powerful campaign is shining a light on the 130,000 Indigenous artifacts still waiting to come home.
After 60 years of forced displacement, the Chagossian people are claiming their right to return to their ancestral islands in the Indian Ocean. A recent landing by four Chagossians signals a new chapter in their fight for self-determination.
A groundbreaking exhibition in Bonn shows Amazônia through Indigenous eyes, dismantling centuries of Western myths about "timeless wilderness" and "unchanging cultures." The show proves that over 300 languages, ancient innovations, and thriving cultures have always defined this diverse region.
When a New Zealand councillor refused to attend a government meeting at a traditional Māori gathering place, the indigenous elder leading the event responded with an open invitation and grace. Mike Paku's response is teaching a masterclass in bridging divides through education rather than anger.