The shutdown is hurting schools whose budgets are mostly federal money The government shutdown has cut off funds for some school systems that rely on federal money for the bulk of their budgets The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
When 14-year-old Leanne went missing, police labelled her a runaway. Her family say it’s because she is Native American Urban cases of missing and murdered Indigenous people in the US are regularly erased or dismissed, say campaigners, with families left to search for loved ones alone The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2025
Trump administration considers revoking ban on oil and gas development near Chaco historical park The Trump administration is initiating formal meetings with Native American tribes in the southwestern U.S. as it considers revoking a 20-year ban of oil and gas development across of hundreds of square miles of federal land surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025
Turquoise alert issued for Pacific Island teenager who vanished from outside an Arizona home Hermios’ family said that they are increasingly ‘concerned for her welfare’ since it is ‘out of character’ for her to be away for so long The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025
Spain expresses regret over ‘injustice’ suffered by Mexico’s Indigenous people during conquest Acknowledgment shows shift in tone after six years of diplomatic spats over colonial-era abuses The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2025
Thieves raid California museum days before infamous Louvre heist in Paris Police in California are investigating the theft of over 1,000 items from the Oakland Museum of California The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025
Army Corps approves Enbridge pipeline reroute around Wisconsin reservation The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved Enbridge's plan to reroute an aging oil pipeline around a northern Wisconsin tribal reservation The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025
‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres in sole interview before Cop30 The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2025
What to know about uncontacted Indigenous peoples and efforts to protect them A report says at least 196 uncontacted Indigenous groups remain worldwide and face growing threats from logging, mining, missionaries and organized crime The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025
One year after a historic dam removal, teens inspire river restoration worldwide: ‘It turns out you can win’ The Klamath River began rebounding almost immediately. Now, Indigenous youth are leading the next chapter of the recovery, inspiring tribes from Brazil to China The Guardian - US · Oct 25, 2025
Judge halts death penalty case in New Mexico due to federal shutdown A judge in New Mexico halted legal proceedings in a federal death penalty case because the U.S. government shutdown is impeding the defendant’s right to legal representation The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025
Deftones’ Chino Moreno once helped Max Cavalera bury Soulfly’s debut album on Native American ground to give it “Indigenous power” “It was kind of crazy, but fun at the same time,” Cavalera says of the unhinged endeavour Metal Hammer · Oct 24, 2025
Indigenous Peoples Day post revives debate over how the Alamo’s history should be told The post from the official Alamo account was condemned by Republican Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, who said “woke has no place at the Alamo.” The Texas Tribune · Oct 24, 2025
Vatican will return dozens of artifacts to Indigenous groups in Canada as part of reconciliation The Vatican is expected to soon announce that it will return a few dozen artifacts sought by Indigenous communities in Canada The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025
Metal Hammer · Oct 16, 2025 “We’re Indigenous people fighting for our culture”: Endorsed by Slipknot, collaborating with Gojira and battling colonialism – how Mawiza became the most important new metal band of 2025 Mawiza’s thumping groove metal celebrates the language and traditions of South America’s Mapuche Nation
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025 Coroner describes ‘remarkable discovery’ of 4,000-year-old human skull in Indiana The remains were found in June on the bank of the Whitewater River
Latin Times · Oct 14, 2025 Top Venezuelan Official Calls International Community To 'Organize And Defend Our Country' From U.S. 'Aggression' Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said the regime will take all international help it can get to counter what he described as an "aggression" from the United States
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025 Some Indigenous Peoples Day events strike conciliatory tone amid Trump's focus on Columbus From Seattle to Baltimore, people in the United States are recognizing Monday as Indigenous Peoples Day
Latin Times · Oct 13, 2025 Maduro Calls on South America's Indigenous Peoples to Defend Venezuela Against U.S.: 'We Are Indestructible' The Venezuelan leader also ordered the expansion of Indigenous militia structures across the country, saying they were "ready to fight for the Republic"
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025 Here’s how young Native Americans responded when Newman’s Own and Novo Nordisk let them grant $720K Young Native Americans are leading efforts to combat food insecurity in tribal communities
International Business Times UK · Oct 13, 2025 Everything You Need to Know About Columbus Day vs Indigenous Peoples Day — And Why It Still Divides America Discover why America celebrates both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day on the same date, how the holidays began, and what's open or closed this year.
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2025 Woman long blamed for the fall of Aztec empire is now being viewed in a different light She’s long be blamed for the fall of the Aztec empire. But Malinche is getting a re-brand
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2025 A sacred lake, a Columbus statue, and an Indigenous people's long struggle for land Before white settlers came to Onondaga Lake and the city of Syracuse grew along its shore, it was a sacred place for the Onondaga Nation
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2025 Michael Barnes obituary Documentary maker whose programmes for the BBC’s Horizon series focused on those suffering injustice and discrimination
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025 Lumbee leader to join North Carolina statehouse as tribe's push for federal recognition picks up The leader of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is set to join the state legislature