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In Peru's largest Machiguenga community, 14 Indigenous women are saving 28 varieties of ancestral potatoes and yuca from disappearing forever. They're using only their grandmothers' farming techniques, and it's working.
Over 120 Indigenous protesters have occupied a Brazilian government building for more than 20 days to stop a massive gold mine that threatens their sacred river. Led by Indigenous women, they're fighting to protect the Xingu River for future generations.
The Indigenous women's rugby league team staged a stunning comeback from three tries down to defeat the Maori All Stars 20-14 in Hamilton. Star player Jada Taylor sealed the win with a spectacular 75-metre try in the final minutes.
New Mexico lawmakers are creating the nation's first truth and reconciliation commission to investigate forced sterilization of Indigenous women. The historic move could finally bring acknowledgment and healing to survivors of decades of abuse.
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Cape Breton hosted its second annual Reconciliation Powwow, bringing together dozens of dancers and supporters to answer the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action. The event celebrates a decade of progress while tackling the over-representation of Indigenous women in Canada's justice system.
Mexico City just unveiled six statues honoring Indigenous women who shaped the nation's history, including a woman once called a traitor. President Claudia Sheinbaum called the monuments "a firm symbol against racism, classism and misogyny."
High in the Peruvian Andes, Quechua women who once feared pumas are now leading the effort to protect them. Their transformation is saving wildcats, forests, and their community's future.