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Criminal networks threaten the Amazon. Indigenous leaders want the UN to act

Indigenous leaders from the Amazon are taking their fight against illegal mining, drug trafficking, and deforestation to a United Nations conference in Vienna next week

The Independent UK · 16h ago

Suspect in Crash That Killed Oregon Newlyweds Returned to Jail After Near-Deportation

ICE returned Rajinder Kumar to Oregon after a deportation order threatened the manslaughter case over the crash that killed two newlyweds 16 days after their wedding.

Latin Times · Oct 17

Monticello West Construction: Historian hand-builds replica; echoes Jefferson

Dan Sisson undertook the ambitious project of constructing Monticello West in Stevens County, Washington—an impressive replica of Thomas Jefferson's iconic home. With a focus on sustainability, Sisson sourced reclaimed materials over several years, relying on the support of family and friends. His vision took form in the mid-1980s, culminating in…

The Times of India · Oct 17

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The people who are transforming Philly’s vacant lots into green spaces

The organization We Are the Seeds began planting as part of a push to return land sovereignty to Indigenous people

The Guardian - US · Oct 17

Oh(io) No: Vivek Ramaswamy's Catch-22 problem with MAGA

Ramaswamy is running to become Ohio governor, a position he perhaps sees as a stepping stone to something bigger in the party. Yet Ramaswamy’s association with Trump is increasingly becoming a liability among neutral voters, while his faith and skin colour are proving a deterrent among parts of the MAGA…

The Times of India · Oct 16

Diver Tip Reveals Ancient Burial: Florida team confirms 7,200-year-old pond site; reshapes coastal archaeology

In 2016, an amateur diver's underwater expedition near Manasota Key unveiled a significant prehistoric burial site. This submerged location, rich with remains and artifacts that are over 7,200 years old, provides invaluable insights into Native American culture. Archaeologists have applied modern techniques to verify the importance of these findings, while…

The Times of India · Oct 16

DHS Gave an Arizona Tribe 60 Seconds Before Sending Armed Agents In — Now It Flies Drones Over Their Prayers

Armed agents, midnight drones, 60 seconds' warning: how DHS is forcing a $1.3B border wall onto sovereign Tohono O'odham land in Arizona.

Latin Times · Oct 14

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Colombia's peace tribunal says former rebel leaders committed war crimes against Indigenous groups

Colombia’s transitional justice system has charged 10 former members of the rebel Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia with war crimes and crimes against humanity

The Independent UK · Oct 13

Arizona Indigenous sacred site, 6,500 years old, damaged by Trump administration’s border wall

A 6,500-year-old Indigenous sacred site in Arizona has been damaged during construction of the Trump administration’s border wall. A roughly 50-foot-wide corridor cuts through part of a 272-foot-long geoglyph in the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge. The ancient figure predates Egypt’s first pyramid by around 2,000 years, raising concerns over…

The Times of India · Oct 13

Bears Ears Monument Shifts: Obama creates vast tribal reserve; Trump and Biden redraw boundaries

In December 2016, Bears Ears National Monument was established to safeguard important lands for Indigenous tribes. However, unique interpretations of this designation have emerged over different administrations. President Trump dramatically diminished the monument’s size by 85% in 2017, but in 2021, President Biden reinstated most of the previous borders. Yet,…

The Times of India · Oct 13

The Forgotten Origins of Columbus Day

Official Columbus Day celebrations started as a way to combat prejudice against Italian immigrants.

Reason · Oct 12

Biden Monument Limits Mining: designation shields tribal sites and water; some uranium projects continue

The Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni National Monument was created to safeguard 917,618 acres around the Grand Canyon, an area deeply revered by Native American tribes for its cultural and ecological significance. Concerns over mining operations threatening water quality have arisen, affecting local wildlife and Indigenous communities. Despite the introduction of…

The Times of India · Oct 12

What October 12 Is Called in Argentina, Colombia, Mexico and More — Why None of Them Call It "Día de la Raza"

Five Latin American nations renamed October 12 but chose different names. Here's what each country changed, why it matters, and what the debate still means today.

Latin Times · Oct 12

Columbus Day 2026: Christopher Columbus never landed in mainland US. So why is there a federal holiday for him?

Columbus Day 2026: Christopher Columbus never set foot on mainland US, yet America observes a federal holiday in his name. He even did not proof that the Earth is round. Here's how Columbus Day began, its connection to Italian American heritage and why the holiday remains controversial in the United…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

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The Independent UK · Oct 12

Native athlete pride: Shiyazh Pete recognized on Indigenous Peoples Day

Shiyazh Pete’s time with the Dallas Cowboys was brief, but his NFL debut in a preseason game in August gave Navajo fans a moment to remember

The Times of India · Oct 11

Coal millionaire donated 3,654 acres in 1969 to create Pennsylvania’s Hillman State Park

James F. Hillman donated 3,654 acres to Pennsylvania for recreational use in 1969, becoming the largest state park donation. The land, previously mined for coal and oil, required extensive reclamation efforts funded by the state. More than $1.7 million was spent on restoring the land between 1970 and 1977 after…

The Times of India · Oct 11

A Vietnam War veteran turned discarded materials into Colorado's famous Cano's Castle

Cano's Castle, a roadside attraction in Antonito, Colorado, was built by Vietnam War veteran Dominic “Cano” Espinoza using discarded beer cans, hubcaps, screen doors and scrap metal. Construction reportedly began in 1980. More than four decades later, a fire in January 2022 destroyed the residential section of the property, although…

The Guardian - US · Oct 10

‘I just wasn’t going to give up’: the fight to free the longest-serving political prisoner in the US

Leonard Peltier was imprisoned for 49 years before his sentence was commuted. A new Netflix documentary exposes the ‘corrupt’ system that allowed it to happen

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The Times of India · Oct 9

Utah’s 5.3-Mile Oil Road Plan Faces Lawsuit Over 47 Historic Sites at Risk

Conservation organizations have launched a federal lawsuit against a proposed road paving initiative in Utah, citing risks to invaluable historic inscriptions and Native American rock art. Additionally, the project poses a threat to local wildlife, particularly the endangered Mexican spotted owl. The groups claim the US Bureau of Land Management…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Columbus Day 2026: Is October 12 a federal holiday? Here's what's open and closed on October 12?

Columbus Day 2026 is set for Monday, October 12, and will be recognized as a federal holiday. As a result, all federal offices and courts will be closed, while the U.S. Postal Service will not deliver regular mail. Many private businesses, including grocery stores and restaurants, will remain open, though…

The Times of India · Oct 8

Prince William backs Amazon partnership to protect Indigenous defenders globally

In November 2025, Prince William used the stage of the fourth annual United for Wildlife Global Summit in Rio de Janeiro to unveil a new alliance for the people who defend the Brazilian Amazon. The partnership aims to protect Indigenous leaders and nature defenders working across territory covering 110 million…

Fortune · Oct 7

Four tribes partner with Kalshi to launch prediction apps—a move that undercuts Native American opposition to the industry

For tribes left out of the $46 billion casino boom, a disputed industry offers a different path.

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Indigenous, environmental groups warn far-right gains in Brazil’s Congress threaten protections

Indigenous and environmental groups in Brazil are worried about the country's recent election results

Saving Advice · Oct 5

IRS Warns a $1 Million ‘Tribal Tax Credit’ Being Sold for $250,000 Doesn’t Exist

An offer to buy $1 million worth of federal tax credits for around $250,000 might sound like an unusual tax-planning opportunity available only to wealthy...

Reason · Oct 5

School Board Member's Objection to No-Indigenous-School-Team-Logos Claim Can Proceed

as a First Amendment claim, though only as to his own right to wear "Wantagh Warriors"-related gear at games and school functions.

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