Indigenous Rights

Billie Eilish stirred the pot at the Grammys with a bold callout on immigration and stolen land, but the Tongva tribe is actually thanking her for it. Despite some spicy headlines suggesting backlash, the indigenous group reached out to her team with appreciation. Turns out, the drama is more media mishap than tribal shade.

29. tammikuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

A new white paper from Climate Cardinals highlights how English-dominant climate science and disaster alerts exclude much of the world, particularly Indigenous peoples. In 2023, wildfires in Canada's Yellowknife forced over 19,000 evacuations, with alerts issued only in English and French, not in nine official Indigenous languages. The report calls for a global fund to support translations of climate data and warnings.

The Finnish government has released a Truth and Reconciliation report documenting historical harms to the Indigenous Sámi people, with climate change at its core. The findings highlight how warming temperatures and development threaten traditional livelihoods like reindeer herding. Recommendations urge greater Sámi authority over land to address these intertwined issues.

22. joulukuuta 2025 Raportoinut AI

In 2025, President Donald Trump has aggressively promoted deep-sea mining for critical minerals in the Pacific Ocean, boosting companies like The Metals Company despite environmental and Indigenous concerns. This move disregards international regulations and local advocacy, targeting vast areas rich in cobalt and nickel. Scientists warn of lasting ecological damage, while Indigenous groups fight to protect cultural ties to the ocean.

Frustration boiled over at the United Nations climate talks in Belém, Brazil, as protesters briefly occupied parts of the negotiating area on Tuesday evening. The incident highlighted deeper tensions in the COP30 process, where bureaucratic rules and inequalities hinder urgent climate action. Talks resumed the next day after minor injuries and temporary closures.

14. marraskuuta 2025 Raportoinut AI

Indigenous protesters blocked the entrance to COP30 in Belém, Brazil, criticizing Brazil's new rainforest protection initiatives as insufficient. The demonstrations highlight ongoing exclusion of Indigenous voices from global climate talks. Activists demand greater recognition of their land rights and roles as biodiversity guardians.