In August 2018, descendants of the expelled families—children and grandchildren—made their way back to Tacuara’i to try to recover the lost territory, now in the hands of Brazilian soya farmers. A series of violent responses followed from the farmers, including the forced disappearance of a young man named Isidoro Barrios; members of the community claim that they saw him tortured and executed.
On April 23, 2019, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and Fort Belknap Indian Community, represented by the Native American Rights Fund, filed an amended complaint against TransCanada and President Trump over the handling of the Keystone XL pipeline.
Three attacks in two weeks leaves observers fearful of rising violence under Jair Bolsonaro’s far-right government.
The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA) has filed a federal lawsuit challenging two decisions by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to offer, sell, and issue thirty-five oil and gas leases totaling 54,508 acres of public lands for development on the doorstep of Bears Ears, Hovenweep, and Canyons of the Ancients National Monuments.
So all my Relatives out there fighting still–who feel in despair, I stand with you in this Fight. If i was there I’d be side by side with you, taking down the Black Snake. My Spirit and Honor is with you. Stay positive and strong.
A triple homicide last week in northern Brazil took the life of a regional coordinator of the Movement of People Affected by Dams (MAB), her husband, and a friend.
In an unexpected development, the US Forest Service announced on March 14th, 2019 that they have withdrawn the Blue Mountains Forest Plan Revision.
Support the Wet’suwet’en & Indigenous peoples in their continued struggles by offering physical support to the camps, monetary or material donations, or by taking action where you stand.
The EAO has requested that CGL “immediately cease activities” within the trapline registered to our Hereditary Chief Knedebeas (Warner William) that may adversely affect the trapline’s use.
If the Governor truly wants save money she should consider not allowing a pipeline through the state.