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Dionne Phillips, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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Indigenous people demand more say at the UN, as new crises hit their homelands
Indigenous nations live ‘on the frontlines’ of climate, conflict and new tech. But their voices remain sidelined in the global halls of power.
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As disasters worsen, Indigenous peoples threatened by a ‘crisis communication gap’
From climate emergencies to earthquakes, frontline Indigenous communities are especially vulnerable — but too often left out of emergency decision-making, Dionne Phillips reports from UN meetings in Geneva
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Indigenous leaders confront overlapping crises at UN, as climate and conflict collide
IndigiNews is in Geneva for the UN’s Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which will focus on violence, disaster relief, artificial intelligence, and more.
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‘Rhythm crafted for the human voice’: Poet kit-xgwélemc kennedy wins an Indigenous Voices Award
Member of St’uxwtéws Secwépemc Nation recognized in unpublished poetry category — following in his wordsmith mom’s footsteps
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New short film highlights skateparks as ‘cultural engines’ for Indigenous Youth
In ‘Paving the Way,’ skateboarding becomes a way for young people to make art, build friendships, and carry grief together
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New Tŝilhqot’in Radio app brings community voices to listeners everywhere
From Youth-hosted podcasts to Elders sharing stories in their own language, the initiative is helping strengthen connections across generations and beyond community boundaries
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At the UN, Mohawk leader calls for UNDRIP watchdogs to ensure standards are met
Worldwide, Indigenous leaders say colonial governments aren’t meeting human rights criteria outlined in the declaration — Kenneth Deer says independent oversight is needed
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Film uplifts ceremonies for the return of ooligan, a vital fish for Nuxalk Nation
Slts’lani (Banchi Hanuse)’s new documentary ‘Ceremony’ about sputc — a once-plentiful fish in Bella Coola — will screen in Tkarón:to later this month
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‘Art can be so healing’: A conversation with Inuk photographer Katherine Takpannie
Award-winning artist tells IndigiNews about her journey, her creative process, and her best-known works — including her ‘Our Women and Girls are Sacred’ series
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Nuxalk girls’ basketball team wrapped in support after championship win: ‘Everybody was cheering for us’
The Acwsalcta Thunder became provincial champions at the 2026 B.C. School Sports Provincial Tournament — emerging as the top of 16 high school teams