Indigenous Peoples

Climate crisis exacerbating loss of indigenous languages – linguists

Endangered languages are particularly concentrated in parts of the world that are at risk of being adversely affected by climate crisis, says the director of the Strathy language unit at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario.

'Fortnightly demise': Race to save south America's indigenous languages

Across Latin American countries, individuals and groups are engaged in serious work to preserve and protect the dying culture and languages of native communities.

Australian PM Albanese outlines draft Indigenous recognition vote

The government is seeking a referendum, which is necessary to make changes to the constitution, on recognising indigenous minorities in the constitution and requiring governments to consult Aboriginal people on decisions that impact their lives.

Venezuelan president seeks Spanish apology over genocide of native peoples

Venezuelan President Maduro accuses Spanish empire of "murdering, banishing and enslaving millions of indigenous peoples".

Ugly truth: Global agribusiness trade is driven by illegal deforestation

A May 2021 report by Forest Trends, a US based non-profit, finds at least 69 percent of agro-conversion from 2013 to 2019 (4.5 million hectares per year) was conducted in violation of national laws and regulations.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX project could put Papuan lands and futures at risk

There is nothing wrong with believing in great futures or striving towards dreams of betterment – so long as they do not trample on, or obscure, the dreams and futures of others.