Tag: Indigenous Peoples
Pope expresses ‘sorrow, shame’ for Catholic role in abuse against Indigenous...
“I wish to tell you that the Church stands beside you and wants to continue journeying with you,” Pope Francis said
Canada issues warrant for French priest accused of abusing Inuit children
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said it received "a complaint of sexual assaults that occurred approximately 47 years ago"
Canada’s Indigenous people press Pope Francis for apology
The Catholic Church in Canada has apologized "unequivocally" to Indigenous peoples for a century of abuses at Church-run residential schools
Indigenous from Canada demand that Church ‘acknowledge responsibility’ for abuses
The group will bring to Pope Francis "a depth of lived experience and insight" on the legacy of schools and the impacts of colonialism"
Mindanao tribe justifies ritual with vice president following social media furor
The tribe made the statement following comments posted on social media that tried to laugh off the activity
Indigenous peoples protest start of work on controversial dam projects
The groups called on the government to recall the Memorandum of Agreement for the Kaliwa Dam project in Quezon province
Tribunal finds China committed genocide against minorities in Xinjiang
The tribunal said China’s president, Xi Jinping, shared primary responsibility for the atrocities
Champions of Philippine land, indigenous peoples’ rights remembered
On November 10, rights groups will mark International Indigenous Peoples Heroes Day to honor those who contributed in advancing IP rights
People of integrity and virtue will save the planet
This could be the last chance to stop the climate reaching the point of no return when a cycle of continuing destruction kicks in
Bishop appeals to protect indigenous people, environment from dam project
"They need to be protected because their lives are being threatened by this kind of project,” said Bishop Valentin Dimoc
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