Forum for Global Exchange
2008
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NCAI Endorses UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
November 14, 2008The National Congress of American Indians has passed a resolution supporting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and urging its endorsement by state governments and Congress.More -
BIODIVERSITY: The Real Price of Farmed Salmon
November 10, 2008Salmon aquaculture is devastating the world's oceans and an international coalition of scientists, Canadian First Nations and tourism operators have called for a global moratorium.More -
'March Point' to Air on PBS
November 03, 2008In "March Point," Swinomish Chairman Brian Cladoosby shares his concerns about the possible and proven environmental impacts of two oil refineries. He looks forward to the day when the refineries are gone, the land is cleaned and… more >>More -
A Call for Unity and Activism
October 28, 2008Joe Garcia, president of the National Congress of American Indians, opened the organizationMore -
Chief Named Chancellor of B.C. University
October 19, 2008A hereditary chief from a small west coast village has been appointed chancellor of a newly accredited university.More -
'Sky canoe': New Perspective on the Penobscot River
October 17, 2008At the Blackfoot Reservation in Montana, people gathered themselves into the shape of a grizzly bear to honor the sacredness of their land and send a message to the government to protect it.More -
Brutal Crackdown on Indigenous Protest
October 16, 2008More than 75 people were injured and at least one was killed in a crackdown on indigenous protests being held in different areas of Colombia.More