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Akwesasne elder makes history as first graduate of McGill’s Indigenous languages PhD program
At 73, Mary Onwá Tekahawáhkwen Macdonald is the first graduate of McGill’s Indigenous language revitalization PhD program.
WHERE POSSIBILITY MEETS PALATE: A confluence of indigenous fare from a chef of extraordinary finesse
I’ve been saying for years that our top chefs should be working with the opportunities right under their noses – on the mountains, on the beaches, where sea meets land and where sky pours rain and sun down on a world of possibilities to help them grow. This week I found one.
'Embarrassing' state of Indigenous rights must be addressed, UN expert says
A UN special rapporteur says Indigenous rights are "unsafe" in the hands of states and territories and warns that the failure to protect them is damaging Australia's reputation.
Indigenous women’s groups call out Ottawa over funding in new federal budget
OTTAWA — Indigenous women's groups say the new federal budget is harming the people they represent by not including funding targeted at violence and community support services.
DRDL Director highlights importance of indigenous research
Signing an MoU with Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Ankathi Raju urges students and faculty to actively take up research activities, innovation and technology development to contribute towards national missions
67+ Indigenous-owned brands that should be on your radar
We rounded up a list of Indigenous-owned brands we think you should know about across food, jewelry, beauty and more.
Ancient stories in the stars revealed at Indigenous-owned observatory
A new observatory has opened in a remote Indigenous community in South Australia's far west. Proponents say it will boost tourism and cultural storytelling.
Indigenous leaders welcome dumping of Liberal candidate for racist posts
Paul Lindemann was removed yesterday as Liberal candidate for Williamstown after social media posts about Aboriginal people were uncovered, but he will remain on the ballot sheet because nominations closed on Monday.
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Dorothy Myo named new commissioner of Indigenous languages
OTTAWA — Dorothy Myo has been named the new commissioner of Indigenous languages, replacing interim commissioner Candice St-Aubin.
Liberals dump candidate over Indigenous slurs on secret Facebook account
The party disendorsed its Williamstown candidate after it emerged he used a Facebook account named after his yacht to attack Indigenous Australians with racist tropes.
Indigenous township initiative completes first home
‘The Cry of Serankwa,’ an Indigenous Eco-Thriller and Triple Sanfic Industria Award Winner, Strikes Distribution Deal for Latin America
Films about Colombian Indigenous communities are few and far between, with perhaps Cristina Gallego and Ciro Guerra’s 2018 “Birds of Passage” among the last of the large-scale ones. For Colombian multi-hyphenate Yull Núñez, whose credits include “Birds of Passage” and Guerra’s 2009 “The Wind Journeys” where he played the lead, his sophomore feature, “The Cry
Why Indigenous stewards are bringing ‘good fire’ back to Canada’s forests
Spring comes to Leona Antoine's field in patches. The snow retreats from the Nicola River valley, leaving islands of wet grass scattered across her family's land.
Israeli envoy rejects claims of plot to steal Mexico's water, infiltrate indigenous schools
<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_2734,w_4100/745413' alt='A detailed view of the Mexican flag during the first round of the World Wide Technology Championship 2026 at El Cardonal at Diamante on November 05, 2026 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Illustrative. (photo credit: Manuel Velasquez
The artist keeping Indigenous language alive on Aussie coins
A new collection of gold coins designed by First Nations artist Ryhia Dank is bringing language and culture to Australians in a bid to spark curiosity and strengthen language revitalisation.
Elders call for leadership to address Indigenous child safety crisis
Indigenous elders accuse WA Aboriginal Affairs Minister Don Punch of "passing the buck" on child protection in the state's north, and say they want leaders who will listen and offer a clear plan forward.
Indigenous people 'very rarely' sit on a jury in SA, report finds
Despite being over-represented in the criminal justice system, a report has found Indigenous people are not given equal opportunity to serve on juries.
Connecting community through sport celebrated at Indigenous Sports Awards
An autoimmune disease diagnosis when he was young inspired Noongar and Martujarra man Nat Heath to start TriMob, and it's being recognised at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sports Awards.
Government flips to side with mining company to scrap Indigenous heritage zone
The "surprise" agreement between the state's environment department and the mining company Broken Hill Gold Limited is laid out in a court action brought by the region's traditional owners
Sustained training, indigenous capabilities essential to tackling security threats, CDF Munir tells troops in Turbat
<p>Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir stressed the need for sustained training and development of indigenous capability to tackle evolving security threats, the military’s media wing said on Thursday.</p> <p>CDF Munir made the remarks during a visit to the Special Services headquarters in Turbat, where he was briefed on
IndiaAI Mission releases indigenous foundation models EKA-1, Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B
These three indigenous models are a key milestone under the IndiaAI Mission, showcasing India's progress in creating homegrown AI technology
Pakistan successfully tests its first indigenously developed air-to-air missile Fa’az: ISPR
<p>Pakistan on Tuesday performed a successful flight test of the country’s first indigenously developed air-to-air missile, Fa’az, “marking another significant milestone in the advancement of national aerospace and defence capabilities”, the military’s media wing <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="link--external" href="https://ispr.
Self-reliance means technological sovereignty, not just indigenous manufacturing: Rajnath Singh
Addressing the third Delhi Defence Dialogue, the Defence Minister described defence reforms, Aatmanirbharta, international collaborations and exports as four interconnected pillars of India’s strategic autonomy, and said production had reached a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in 2025-26 with exports at ₹38,424 crore
Mount Kinabalu training centre faces calls to halt work over indigenous, environmental concerns
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 3 — The ongoing construction of a high-altitude training centre on Mount Kinabalu has come unde...
Tairāwhiti wāhine take indigenous conservation ideas to COP17 biodiversity summit
The proposed 8 Billion Hour Pledge could fund community-led work by 2030.
Launch ceremony set for latest indigenously-built attack submarine
SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- The Navy was set to hold a launching ceremony Tuesday ...
Indigenous Documentary ‘Ceremony’ Lands at Netflix
Canadian director Bianchi Hanuse’s film that debuted at SXSW will launch on the streamer in 2027.
Defence Ministry signs ₹53,866-crore contracts for 8 indigenously built warships
Of the eight Next Generation Corvettes to be built for the Indian Navy, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers will construct five and Goa Shipyard Limited three
Bourke filmmaker takes over reins of Indigenous film festival in Paris
A filmmaker and investigative journalist from far-west NSW is taking modern subversive Australian Aboriginal stories to Paris.
Indigenous women connect to culture through traditional crafts
Vivianne-Lee Watson is determined that ancient skills are passed on to every generation and do not get lost.
Australia's first Indigenous-owned water testing lab opens in regional Qld
Australia's first Indigenous-owned water testing lab opens, empowering more traditional owners to manage their country.
AI is stealing Indigenous Australian art and churning out ‘Temu slop’, artist says
<p>Chair of National Gallery’s First Nations advisory group says the technology is undermining artists’ agency and the authenticity of their work</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/aust
India’s largest dam planned to counter China faces Indigenous revolt
Indigenous people of Arunachal Pradesh are protesting a mega dam planned to counter China's upstream hydropower project.
Indigenous rangers, scientists work to save culturally significant lizard
As the Great Desert Skink teeters on the brink of extinction, Indigenous rangers and scientists are working to save the culturally significant lizard.
Afrobeat stars turning indigenous languages into global hits
Discover how Nigerian Afrobeat stars like Olamide, Asake, and Phyno are turning indigenous languages such as Yoruba and Igbo into global hits. Read More: https://punchng.com/afrobeat-stars-turning-indigenous-languages-into-global-hits/
Indigenous ancestry travel book launched
Mexico's Bread of the Dead Kneads Together Indigenous and Catholic Traditions
Pan de Muerto, a Mexican sweet bread eaten for Día de los Muertos, is more than just a festive treat. Its history mirrors the holiday itself, a combination of cultures that breathes life back into the dead
S. Korea's indigenous KF-21 fighter jet conducts 1st formation flight with U.S. aircraft
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's indigenous KF-21 fighter jet has made i...
Indigenous artists explore scorching heat in new exhibition
As Pilbara prepares for another hot summer, more than 60 artists interpret and celebrate the region's scorching change of season at a new exhibition. Here are three artworks you should see.
Indigenous culinary school serving up talent to top restaurants
Graduates from the National Indigenous Culinary Institute are preparing to take up roles in world-class kitchens across the country after completing their apprentice training.
For Indigenous peoples in Brazil, the election results offer a reprieve — not a resolution
Lula’s reelection kept an ally in the presidency, but a rightward shift in Congress leaves Indigenous leaders facing more battles.
Neo-Nazi leader says provocation led to Indigenous camp violence
Thomas Sewell has pleaded guilty to an attack on the Camp Sovereignty site in August last year, but argues he was not targeting Aboriginal people.
Brisbane hospital boards lack Indigenous voices despite legal requirements
The Queensland government has failed to appoint Indigenous leaders to its hospital boards, despite being legally required to do so.
Remote community devastated over closure of Indigenous youth organisation
It has been a month since the Wyndham Aboriginal Youth Corporation in northern Western Australia closed its doors without warning. The organisation has been credited with reducing crime rates.
Books aim to keep Indigenous children safe online
Translators and illustrators team up with the Australian Federal Police to create two picture books to teach parents and children about online safety.
Indigenous communities worry Brazil’s election could hurt environment
Brazil's indigenous communities say they’re concerned by how the election outcome could impact environmental protections
The chemistry of taboo: Decoding Yoruba indigenous science
Discover the scientific basis for traditional Yoruba practices like using herbs for childbirth, food preservation with charcoal, and coronation rituals. Read More: https://punchng.com/the-chemistry-of-taboo-decoding-yoruba-indigenous-science/
Country Life: Indigenous knowledge fuels 'food forest' trial
Could this Lincoln University trial change the way we grow produce?
Law Society complaint questions U of Toronto law professor’s Indigenous ancestry
The Law Society of Ontario is being asked to apologize for not verifying lawyers' Indigenous claims and discipline lawyer Promise Holmes Skinner over her Anishinaabe claims.
Minister reaffirms govt support for indigenous shipowners
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening indigenous shipping capacity in Ni Read More: https://punchng.com/minister-reaffirms-govt-support-for-indigenous-shipowners/
America’s AI ambitions threaten Indigenous lands in the Philippines
Indigenous Aeta communities are fighting to protect their lands from a sprawling tech hub that critics warn could strain wate and energy supplies.
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