Forum for Global Exchange
2006
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Group affirms tribal sovereignty through public education
September 25, 2006When the turn of political events requires Maine's tribes to assert their sovereignty, they don't have to do it alone. They get support from a non-tribal coalition that stands in solidarity with them, marching at demonstrations,… more >>More -
Botswana government slammed for San treatment
September 20, 2006A United States (US) expert in African studies has lambasted the government of Botswana for using its judicial instruments to violate the rights of indigenous people.More -
Indigenous rights recognized in Perth Native Title decision
September 20, 2006The granting of Native Title over the Perth metropolitan area is expected to reawaken interest in other claims across the country.More -
Cameroon: Bakas, Mbororos Want Representation in Parliament
September 20, 2006Bakas and Mbororos, both indigenous people in Cameroon, have demanded representation in parliament irrespective of the government in power.More -
The Government in South Africa has set up a project to protect indigenous medicinal knowledge
August 25, 2006from exploitation by Western pharmaceutical companies,More
President Thabo Mbeki said on Thursday. -
Indigenous Community to Take Oil Company to Court
August 17, 2006LIMA, Aug 17 (IPS) - Arankartuktaram! This Achuar cry sums up what indigenous communities in the heart of Peru's Amazon jungle region are demanding from the State and multinational oil companies -- a little respect.More -
Bill to pressure Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory
August 08, 2006Right now the Australian government wants to pass a Bill to pressure Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory into giving up their land for the next century, in exchange for securing basic services (such as housing and… more >>More