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Communities in Mexico and beyond are partnering with archaeologists to ensure laser mapping technology respects their lands and heritage. This shift marks a powerful change from past practices where Indigenous peoples were excluded from research on their own ancestral sites.
Indigenous veterans and active service members gathered at CFB Winnipeg for a powerful reconciliation ceremony celebrating their contributions to Canada's military. The event brought together three Indigenous organizations to honor First Nations, Métis, and Inuit servicepeople ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day.
After six years of research with Indigenous Elders and community members, a McMaster University professor has released a comprehensive roadmap for reconciliation in Kenora, Ontario. The community-driven report offers concrete solutions while celebrating Indigenous resurgence already underway.
Indigenous knowledge and Western science are joining forces in San Diego to tackle climate change, thanks to a grassroots nonprofit training the next generation of Indigenous scientists. Coastal Defenders just received $250,000 in grants to expand their work connecting Indigenous youth with ocean research opportunities.
After decades of decline, wild rice is making a comeback in the upper Midwest thanks to Indigenous-led restoration efforts using cutting-edge drone technology. Tribes are partnering with universities to bring back the sacred plant their ancestors have harvested for thousands of years.
Indigenous economic participation in Canada jumped from $37.6 billion to $63.7 billion between 2013 and 2023, and a new report says deeper partnerships could nearly double that growth. The shift is already helping major projects move forward faster while building stronger communities.
Toronto Metropolitan University celebrates a decade of truth and reconciliation work with new initiatives strengthening Indigenous education, student support, and cultural practices. The milestone launches a poster series reflecting on achievements while mapping the next ten years of commitment.
South Africa is repositioning indigenous wisdom from the margins to the center of its national innovation system, creating new opportunities in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and sustainable development. The move protects indigenous communities while unlocking valuable knowledge for modern research.
A groundbreaking report shows Indigenous economic partnerships aren't just ethical, they're Canada's secret weapon for growth. Indigenous GDP income has already jumped from $37.6 billion to $63.7 billion in just 10 years.
Archbishop Richard Smith spent two hours with Squamish Nation elders, using Indigenous imagery of woven baskets and ceremonial paddles to describe unity through faith. The Archdiocese of Vancouver is deepening its commitment to truth and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
Over 1,000 leaders gathered at the UN to tackle healthcare gaps facing Indigenous communities globally. The forum marks 25 years of placing Indigenous voices at the center of international action.
A new Deloitte report reveals that Indigenous economic partnerships could transform Canada's economy, with Indigenous GDP already doubling in a decade. Respect and relationship-building are unlocking growth in crucial sectors from fishing to energy.
A Métis scholar's new podcast is rewriting science history by uncovering two centuries of Indigenous knowledge that shaped Western discoveries. Dr. Darrell Racine's series gives Indigenous youth proof of their ancestors' hidden contributions to the modern world.
In a historic move, Colombia's presidential frontrunner Ivan Cepeda has chosen indigenous rights champion Aida Quilcue as his running mate. The announcement brings hope for greater indigenous representation at the highest levels of Colombian government.
Indigenous leaders are pushing the United Nations to recognize that protecting their health means protecting their land, water, and traditional ways of life. A groundbreaking study shows that separating health care from environmental rights has consistently failed Indigenous communities worldwide.
Canadian National Railway just finished its first year of Indigenous reconciliation action, completing 20 goals ahead of schedule. The railroad is building stronger partnerships with Indigenous communities across its network through employment, cultural training, and environmental stewardship.
The Anishinabek Educational Institute passed a major review bringing it closer to becoming an accredited Indigenous institute that can grant its own degrees. This milestone represents decades of work to create culturally rooted higher education controlled by and designed for Indigenous communities.
A Canadian college and its union just rewrote their labor agreement guided by Indigenous ceremonies and teachings, creating the first contract of its kind. Nearly all 21 recommended changes made it into the final deal, supporting Indigenous staff recruitment and retention.
Nearly 900 Indigenous protesters successfully forced Brazil to suspend plans for dredging the Tapajós River after a three-week peaceful blockade. Fourteen Indigenous nations are protecting their sacred waterway and hundreds of riverine communities from harmful industrial expansion.
Indigenous advocates are demanding action after major international courts ruled governments must protect climate rights and Indigenous lands. Now they're working to turn legal victories into real-world change.
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