Tag: Indigenous Peoples
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
Priest cites role of indigenous peoples in environmental protection
The prevailing global economic system has aggravated the vulnerability of indigenous communities to the impacts of the climate crisis
Reading, storytelling program aims to empower remote communities
Each “Book Nook” will also serve as a “culture space” for storytelling, arts and crafts, reading and writing workshops
Pope Francis seeks forgiveness for ‘very painful errors’ in Mexico
Pope Francis said he hoped that the anniversary would be an “occasion to strengthen our roots and reaffirm the values that build the nation”
Canada’s bishops apologize for abuses at residential schools
The bishops said they “are fully committed to the process of healing and reconciliation” with the indigenous population
We need heroes
If the human family is really serious about saving the planet, we need warriors and heroes with superhuman powers, or perhaps, a miracle
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