Indigenous articles
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Indigenous deaths in custody haunt Australia
Last year saw the most Indigenous people on record die in police custody - and families want answers.
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Iowa City TRC Indigenous Commissioners resign
Two commissioners on the Iowa City Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission, or TRC, resigned within two months, citing numerous concerns. The commissioners, Sikowis Nobiss and Marie Krebs, are the only commissioners on the TRC who identify as a part of the Indigenous community. While Krebs cited time constraints due to the unpaid role, Nobiss’
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Mercury contamination rampant in Brazil Indigenous group: Study
Researchers in the Brazilian Amazon found universal mercury contamination among members of the Yanomami Indigenous group living in a region awash in illegal gold mining, said a study published Thursday, warning of devastating health impacts.