Indigenous peoples

A wave of First Peoples presence is expected to sweep through Montreal August 5 to 15 The wave of creativity rising among the Indigenous peoples of the world, bearers of millennia-old traditions and prophetic visions, will bring a tsunami of…

PMPI expresses deep concern over President Ferdinand “Bobong” Marcos, Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address, which glaringly lacked any commitment to safeguarding biodiversity, upholding ecological integrity, or addressing the worsening climate crisis. The omission of urgent measures to halt…

The indigenous population in Assam of northeast India continues getting shocking revelations every alternate day from none other than State chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma. Pursuing a series of eviction drives to reclaim hundreds of thousands of bighas of government…

Guwahati: Patriotic People’s Front Assam (PPFA), a forum of nationalist citizens in northeast India,  while appreciating the State government for its decisive actions to regain thousands of encroached lands from the clutches of illegal settlers, has also emphasized on proper…

In the face of cultural, political, and identity-based tensions, Algeria is being called to redefine its national foundation. Between its diverse heritage and democratic aspirations, a new form of Algerian identity may emerge; one that embraces inclusiveness, respects the rule…

The United Nations has designated 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation to highlight the importance of glaciers and ensure that those relying on them, and those affected by cryospheric (1) processes, receive the necessary hydrological, meteorological, and climate…

Bontoc, Mountain Province – A Bontoc Declaration was released titled “A Declaration of Stewardship and Sacred Responsibility”, affirming the collective commitment of over 60 indigenous community leaders and advocates from across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao to defend the Rights of…

Declaration Released at United Nations Oceans Conference Plastics Treaty Negotiations Continue August 5-14 Nice, France – On the second day of the United Nations Oceans Conference in Nice, France (June 9-13), ministers and representatives from 95 countries (the majority of…

India is increasing diplomatic pressure on Bangladesh after the Pakistan-India conflict following the Pahalgam massacre of Hindu tourists. It could not be ascertained whether the Pahalgam issue of unprovoked deportation has any connection with India’s Muslims targeted for speaking Bangla.…

Over the past few days, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has formed his cabinet. The Liberal Party was elected as the new government at the last federal election on April 28.  Unlike former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Carney appears less…