The guardians of the forest: the Amazon tribe protecting trees forcibly
Bows and arrows and technology. The indigenous Ka’apor tribe has decided to act to stop illegal logging in the Amazon forest.
Indigenous Canadians say no to oil giant’s $1 billion offer: “this is not a money issue”
The Pacific Northwest LNG (liquefied natural gas) facility is to be built on Canadian aboriginal lands. The Lax Kw’alaams have voted against it and $1 billion in compensation.
Eusébio, another indigenous leader killed in the Amazon
Once again, a Brazilian indigenous leader has been killed, as a result of efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest against illegal deforestation.
Local communities want development, not forced eviction
Infrastructural development confers an aura of modernity to developing countries. Often, it conceals stories of rights abuse, such as forced eviction.