indigenous peoples

December 11, 2013

Indigenous communities speak out on business and human rights

Human rights defenders from Colombia and Guatemala have exposed degrading environmental, ecological, economic and social impacts on indigenous communities.
November 5, 2013

WCC Assembly listens to indigenous voices

National Indigenous Anglican Bishop Mark MacDonald has spoken about the "living relationship" that indigenous people have with the land.
October 18, 2013

Guatemala’s indigenous peoples demand protection of their rights

The rights of indigenous peoples in Guatemala are under threat from large scale extraction of natural resources.
October 3, 2013

London protest joins demand to end Brazil’s assault on indigenous rights

Survival International has protested at Brazil's London embassy in support of indigenous demonstratorsl protesting at attacks on their land rights in Brazil.
January 15, 2013

Botswana's president under pressure over attacks on Bushmen

Three Bushman children have been arrested in Botswana, according to Survival International, who say 'conservation' is used as an excuse to persecute Bushmen.
January 12, 2013

Churches' chief asks Canadian PM to listen to indigenous leaders

The World Council of Churches has called on the Canadian government to “listen carefully” to the concerns of Canada’s Indigenous leaders.
November 22, 2012

Thanksgiving... or mourning?

Being married into an American family for the past 17 years, Thanksgiving has come onto my agenda in a way that I would never have considered before.
October 11, 2012

Indigenous theologians look to a sustainable future

Indigenous peoples, despite discrimination, have sustainable alternatives to many of the world’s problems, a conference in Taiwan has been told.
August 30, 2012

Yanomami Indians ‘massacred’ by goldminers in Venezuela

Goldminers in Venezuela have carried out a massacre of isolated Yanomami Indians, according to reports received by Survival International.
August 10, 2012

Christian communicators back radio service for indigenous people

The World Association for Christian Communication has called on society and governments to support community radio for native peoples.