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A groundbreaking exhibition in Western Australia is rewriting colonial history by centering Indigenous voices that were deliberately overlooked for 140 years. Seven Menang elders are sharing their oral histories to complete the story of Albany, Australia's first colonial settlement.
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.
A Native Hawaiian leader is bringing traditional wisdom to international negotiations that could determine the future of the world's deepest ocean ecosystems. His presence marks a historic shift toward including Indigenous perspectives in global environmental decisions.
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.
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 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.
A leading environmental news outlet just created a new team dedicated to amplifying Indigenous voices in journalism. The move tackles a critical gap in how the world learns about environmental challenges.
Indigenous seniors in Winnipeg are leading research into their own housing crisis, revealing what "a good home" truly means. Their voices are shaping solutions that honor culture, family, and aging with dignity.
More than 50 countries gathered in Colombia for the first global conference focused entirely on phasing out fossil fuels, with Indigenous leaders demanding that the clean energy transition protect their lands and ways of life. Their voices are now central to creating solutions that work for both people and the planet.
Australia's parliament is launching a major inquiry to combat rising racism and violence against First Nations people, giving Indigenous communities a direct voice in finding solutions. The move comes after community calls for action and reflects government commitment to addressing systemic discrimination.
Rhoda Roberts AO transformed Australian culture by ensuring First Nations voices moved from the margins to the center of the national story. From becoming the first Indigenous prime-time TV presenter to creating The Deadlys awards, she spent decades opening doors and keeping them open.
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.
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.
More than 150 Indigenous students from 18 schools helped write and create an animated feature film alongside Hollywood stars and Aboriginal elders. The result is Imagine, a trippy adventure celebrating Indigenous knowledge systems that proves kids can make movies Hollywood doesn't own.
After 40 years as the deep-voiced announcer of New York City's subway system, Bernie Wagenblast shared her transition journey and debuted her new, feminized voice to millions of daily riders. Her story highlights how voice coaching is becoming vital gender-affirming care for trans people everywhere.
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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face higher fracture rates, yet bone health has been overlooked until now. A groundbreaking study co-led by Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers is changing that by listening to what communities actually need.
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.
Kathy Jefferson Bancroft spent decades protecting Owens Valley's sacred sites and challenging how California manages water, bringing Indigenous knowledge into official policy. Her work proved that tribal voices could transform environmental decisions when persistence meets expertise.
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