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Mana Maoli Collective here in Aotearoa
Te Po Whakangahau o nga kaiwaiata no Hawai’i - Mana Maoli Collective is performing together on Saturday, March 20, from 7 – 12pm at the Tussocks Bar, Gate E, Tasman St, Massey University Campus. Tickets cost $5 students (with ID), $10 public admission. Mana Maoli is a non profit, based in Hawai’i that strives for community-based education,
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Zero Draft of the CSO Mechanism on the Committee on World Food Security released
We’ve just received the full version of the for your comments. Below is a brief excerpt of the full document. CSO MECHANISM OF THE CFS – Zero Draft Please
The State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples report released
Indigenous peoples contribute extensibly to humanity’s cultural diversity, enriching it withmore than two thirds of its languages and an extraordinary amount of its traditional knowledge. There are over 370 million indigenous people in some 90 countries, living in all regions of the world. The
Prominient Cuban Diplomat, Miguel Alfonso Martinez passes
Prominient Cuban Diplomat, Miguel Alfonso Martinez passed away on Monday, February 1, 2010 at the age of 74. He was born in Havana, Cuba on May 16, 1935. A career diplomat, much of his professional life was spent working with and for Indigenous peoples. Particularly for Native peoples and
9th World Indigenous Women and Wellness Conference in August, 2010, Darwin
The Larrakia are the Indigenous peoples of Darwin – the northern most capital city of Australia. The Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation is their peak representative body and will proudly host the 9th World Indigenous Women and Wellness Conference in August, 2010. The Larrakia Nation Aboriginal
Indigenous Peoples Achieve Major Gains in Climate Change Negotiations
14 December, Copenhagen (IIPFCC Media Team) – Indigenous Peoples have achieved major gains in the ongoing climate negotiations here in Copenhagen, Denmark. “This is the first time in any legally-binding convention that there is reference to human rights. And this has been our main concern from the
Bittersweet Celebrations as U.S. Pays $3.5 Billion to American Indians
(By Mara Gay on December 09, 2009 2:01pm) The Obama administration announced Wednesday that the U.S. government will pay American Indians $3.4 billion ($4.23 billion) to settle one of the largest class action suits against the federal government in American history. The lawsuit settles claims over the
Judith Sayers Joins The University Of Victoria
(News Release) VICTORIA Oct 14, 2009 A former chief of the Port Alberni Hupacasath First Nation is sharing her expertise with the University of Victoria. The new position, effective this month, brings Judith Sayers to UVic as entrepreneur-in-resident with UVic Business and as an adjunct professor at
Maori Whakapapa represented in four First Nations hosting the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games
TangataWhenua.com has recently found that Maori whakapapa has helped make history by ensuring that those who have mana whenua in Vancouver will host the 2010 Olympic Games — as fully engaged partners in the Games! The four first nations are — Squamish, Lil’wat, Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh.
Obama addresses Native American leaders
President Barack Obama today promised to put an end to the US government’s 200-year history of neglect and broken promises towards the country’s Indian tribes. Barack Obama has signed a memorandum for closer consultation between Native America tribes and the US government. Addressing representatives
