1922 November 7: International Inuit Day
November 8
Head of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami accuses Labrador group of ‘co-opting’ Inuit identity
Indigenous Guyanese living near border with Venezuela living in fear -Amerindian Affairs Minister
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‘We just want to be left in peace’: In Brazil’s Amazon, soy ambitions loom over Indigenous land
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The bassoonist connecting Indigenous America with Aotearoa
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1493 November 11: Sint Maarten’s Day, Sint Maarten
1620 November 11: Mayflower sails from England to America
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Endangered Ojibwe horses move to the beat of their own drum
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$10 billion renewable energy project paused over concerns for Native American historic sites
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Peru: Barriers to Healthcare Among Indigenous People
Shell affiliate accused of violating Indigenous rights in carbon credit contracts
Why Many Indigenous Folx From Latin America Don’t Identify As Latine
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Nunavut MLA renews calls to declare territorial suicide emergency
Supreme Court confirms Mapuche activist’s extradition to Chile
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México Profundo: Indigenous People Hold the Keys
‘The land is still alive’: A Mapuche leader’s fight for home in Argentina
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Notre Dame Religious Liberty Clinic files amicus brief in favor of religious liberty protections for the Yanaguana, an Indigenous sacred site
Saving Endangered Indigenous Language in Peru
Dengue outbreak declared in the Turks and Caicos Islands
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Through K-pop and Quechua, singer Lenin Tamayo celebrates his Andean roots
Sentenced Mapuche leaders cry ‘neo-fascist counter-offensive’
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Greenland signs up for Paris Agreement
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1969 November 20: Occupation of Alcatraz, US
In America, national parks are more than scenic − they’re sacred. But they were created at a cost to Native Americans
How culturally appropriate diets can be a pathway to food security in the Canadian Arctic
Unicef sounds alarm over child poverty in French overseas departments
Bolivia’s Descent into Deep Chaos and the Implications for the Region
End of impunity for Indigenous killings in sight for Brazil’s Guajajara
Martinique: Foreign nationals detained for running pimping ring
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The Religious Freedom Native Americans Enjoy Should Make Us All Grateful
Falkland Islands sovereignty not up for debate, says Rishi Sunak’s spokesman
Fourteen Miners Killed in Suriname Tunnel Collapse
Guadeloupe representative demands France pay millions of euros in compensation
US men’s soccer team shocked by Trinidad and Tobago but still makes Nations League semifinals
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State of Water: Protecting and understanding wild rice, sacred to Ojibwe people
China and Uruguay upgrade ties as leaders meet in Beijing
Can Brazil’s new carbon market turn tide on decades of exploiting indigenous peoples?
6 Essential Latin American Movies That Center Indigenous People & Realities
The Ghanaian-British poet Nii Ayikwei Parkes discovers the dark secrets of his ancestral Caribbean homeland, in Guadeloupe
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4th Thursday in November (November 23): Thanksgiving, US
Native Americans Regard Thanksgiving With Mixed Emotions
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Argentinian firebrand Javier Milei is right about one thing: British sovereignty of the Falklands must end
U.S. Virgin Islands Is in a State of Emergency Over Lead in Water. Here’s What to Know
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1975 November 25: Suriname Independence Day
‘Like knives penetrating me’: Greenland’s victims of forced contraception seek justice
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How a building the Muscogee (Creek) Nation lost for nearly 100 years tells their authentic story
Service Trip to Isolated Indigenous Communities in Venezuela Results in 24 Baptisms
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Second season of “Native America” showcases Indigenous impact in modern America
‘A staggering failure’: Report blasts governments over state of Inuit housing
Rooted in tradition: modern day Navajo Marine continues legacy of service
Why Navajo is the world’s hardest language to learn
Navajo nonprofit taps into kinship to grow Native American-owned businesses
Curaçao Celebrates Record-Breaking Stayover Numbers
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1821 November 28: Panama Independence Day
A spotlight on Native American language and religion
Tech is helping preserve endangered Indigenous tongues
An Oil-Filled Region? The Case of Suriname
‘Leaving without leaving’: Argentines are flocking to Uruguay to avoid a high tax burden
Investing in Lithium in Bolivia
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1864 November 29: Sand Creek Massacre, US
5 ancient Native American inventions that are still used in our modern world
On the Navajo Nation, a life without water
Deepening Economic and Social Inclusion for Women in Latin America and the Caribbean
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1966 November 30: Barbados Independence Day
University Trains Mexican Indigenous Language Teachers
The Burden of Eating in ‘America’
About Half of Nicaragua’s Population Wants to Emigrate, Study Says
Respect the right of Falkland Islanders to self-determination
How Brazil’s Indigenous Leaders Are Fighting to Undo Bolsonaro’s Destructive Policies
Satisfaction high in Caribbean NL in spite of low material well-being
Antigua & Barbuda, Cambodia forge new partnership for mutual benefit
December 1
Dosomething Banned Books List: Native American Heritage
Cherokee Nation signs agreement with city of Tahlequah
Tribal Council approves Official Choctaw Flag Salute
A Documentary Shows Muscogee Reporters Fighting for a Free Press
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele steps down for contentious re-election bid
Peruvian rainforest defender from embattled Kichwa tribe shot dead in river attack
The Silences of Dispossession: Agrarian Change and Indigenous Politics in Argentina (Review)
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Nicaragua’s Miss Universe emerges as symbol of defiance against Ortega regime
Officials Allege Miss Nicaragua ‘Beauty Queen Coup’ Plot
Bolivia’s Indigenous Women Climbers Fear for Their Future as Glaciers Melt
Quinto Inuma: Peru environmentalist who fought for Amazon shot dead
Is Curaçao Safe? A Guide to the Dutch-Caribbean Island
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Greetings from an urban Inuk: Here’s how I celebrate my name and identity
New mural in South Omaha celebrates indigenous Mexican culture and heritage
Venezuela: vote shows ‘overwhelming’ support for claim on region of Guyana
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“Happy Birthday” to the Linguistic Society of America
‘We’re still here’: ODI panel provides space for local Natives to teach their culture
Native Americans are building their own solar farms
Greenland’s Inuit falling through thin ice of climate change
A locally developed course teaches First Nation, Metis, and Inuit history
Nicaragua recalls ambassador to Argentina after Milei criticism
Director of Nicaragua’s Miss Universe franchise charged with plotting to overthrow the government
Guyana ‘vigilant’ as Venezuela vows to ‘reclaim’ disputed region
Fact Mix: Chuquimamani-Condori
Disputes Over Drug Trafficking Routes Drive Child Recruitment in Ecuador
Letter From a Mapuche Woman to Her Palestinian Sisters
Indigenous People Reaffirm Venezuelan Sovereignty over Esequibo
The Park Where Conservation and Indigenous Rights Go Hand in Hand
In the Amazon, Indigenous women bring a tiny tribe back from the brink of extinction
Embarking on a New Chapter: Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis Launches Dedicated Website for Returning Nationals
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Indigenous Peoples AG Spotlight: Native Americans of North America
Labrador teacher shares Inuit culture with St. John’s students through art
Ralph Lauren’s Cocreated Collection With Naiomi Glasses Celebrates Navajo Tradition
Casts light on ancient wisdom while teaching Ojibwe
Is it SPAC to basics in the British Virgin Islands?
Sky’s the Limit: Antigua & Barbuda, Qatar ink air services agreement
US woman killed by shark while paddleboarding in Bahamas
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Indigenous migrants in NYC lag behind in access to health care
As Evangelicalism Grows in Catholic Latin America, So Does Secularism
White House Council on Native American Affairs Takes Steps to Increase Access to Capital Across Indian Country
History course illuminates complex early relations between Indigenous and European groups
Indigenous Peoples are bearing the brunt of the North’s sky-high cost of living
Willow Allen carries her Inuit identity ‘proudly’ despite the ‘colonizer mindset’ on social media
Calgary content creator recognized for sharing Inuit culture on TikTok
Questions and answers with Kivalliq Inuit Association presidential candidate
Mattel Has a New Cherokee Barbie. Not Everyone Is Happy About It.
El Salvador is seeing worst rights abuses since 1980-1992 civil war, Amnesty reports
Dior Documentary Celebrates Indigenous Mexican Textile Traditions
Venezuela-Guyana dispute: Maduro mobilizes the army and announces annexation of Essequibo
Carbon credit project ‘destroys everything,’ says Amazon community
St. Kitts And Nevis Unveils Good Governance Transformation On Eve Of International Anti-Corruption Day 2023
Antigua & Barbuda crime surge: Over 30,000 incidents reported in 2023
Aruba Unites with Water Sommelier to Encourage Travelers to Savor “Paradise on Tap” Drinking Water
Saint Lucia is World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination
Trinidad and Tobago 10th in Europe Cup bobsleigh
Only In Puerto Rico: A New Vision Of The Island By The People Who Make It
Cuba health and education hollowed out as staff join emigration exodus
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How the Navajo Nation Uses a Unique ‘Star Wars’ Dub To Preserve Language
USDA unveils partnerships with Native American tribes
Native American Heritage Month Spotlight Domino P.
Food Sovereignty Movement Sprouts as Bison Return to Indigenous Communities
Biden backs an Indigenous lacrosse team for the 2028 Olympics. It’s an uphill fight
On those who have lived here since time immemorial
Cherokee Nation Chief Speaks to VOA on US Promises, Progress
Navajo Nation faces possible new threats after decades of uranium mining
Nashke Native Games celebrates partnership bringing more of its Ojibwe language games to store shelves
Red, White and Blue: Ojibwe woman shares boarding school stories in book and with fellow survivors
Unique Native American prints on display in Sioux City
Costa Rica Exchange Rate Hits 9-Year High Versus US Dollar
Honduras secures $607 mln dev bank loan to improve highways
A New Literature, From Behind Bars
Suriname Prepares for South America’s Next Big Oil Boom
US Backs Guyana as Tensions Rise Over Contested Essequibo Region
US plans military exercises in Guyana amid Venezuela tensions
UK-Chile letter of intent on Antarctic co-operation 2023 to 2028
Kissinger’s Obsession With Chile Enabled a Murderous Dictatorship That Still Haunts The Country
Safety of Peru’s land defenders in question after killing of Indigenous leader in the Amazon
Autonomous Indigenous Nations Fight to Stop the Flow of Money to Petroperú
Former President Alberto Fujimori released from Peru prison after 16 years
Why this once isolated tribe took up cell phones and social media
USask students address Indigenous rights at Model UN
Tiny island of Anguilla set for $45m windfall from .ai domain
The Voice Of The Future Takes Center Stage At COP28 At St. Kitts And Nevis’ Pavillion
Are You Strong Enough for the Cayman Islands?
US chocolate mogul charged over deaths of Canadian animator and partner in Dominica
US Virgin Islands to cover 30% of power needs with solar-plus-battery systems
Our national self-esteem demands bringing our final court to Jamaica
This Dominican Republic Beach Town Is the Best Caribbean Getaway You’ve Never Heard Of
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1914 December 8: Battle of the Falklands Day
Expanded course offerings, faculty in Indigenous Studies over last five years
3 Common Workplace Phrases Rooted In Indigenous Stereotypes
Photographing the unrecognised Lumbee tribe in North Carolina
Yale historian Ned Blackhawk’s ‘The Rediscovery of America’ wins National Book Award
Hidden Gem: Native American Studies Department
Bermuda can become ‘Climate Central’
Nunavut TV channel, The Weather Network deliver forecasts in Inuktut languages
The battle over Inuit identity in Labrador
Panama: closure of the country’s largest copper mine and historic low water levels in the Panama Canal are a setback for the economy
Praise for Investigation on the Moskitia in Honduras
Taiwan ‘reassured’ on formal ties with Guatemala under incoming president
What to Know About Venezuela’s Move to Claim Guyana’s Essequibo Region
South American countries urge peaceful solution to Venezuela, Guyana tensions
2023 images show violence and vibrance in Latin America
Deadly Chile shantytown fire reflects struggle to handle migrant boom
Chile aims to be among world’s top three cobalt producers
Through the Lens of Resilience: Indigenous children in Colombia photograph the climate crisis
Crimes against the Climate: Violence and Deforestation in the Amazon
Indigenous leaders decry lack of inclusion in COP28 negotiations; new report shows climate funds “evaporate” before reaching them
Honduras Launches New Initiative to Rescue the Moskitia Forest at COP28
Two shootings under investigation in St Vincent & the Grenadines
New book twins rise of modern Barbados, Williams Industries
PM says Barbados owed almost $10 trillion in reparations
Canadian Gov’t awards $19.5 million to organisations supporting vulnerable Jamaicans
Caribbean is a growing destination for Dominican Republic’s fruit exports
UN Reports 3,960 Gang Deaths in Haiti in 2023
Kenyan delegation prepare for police mission in Haiti despite opposition
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1948 December 10: Human Rights Day
1981 December 11: El Mozote massacre, El Salvador
December 18: International Migrants Day
1980 December 19: National Heroes and Heroines Day, Anguilla
1890 December 29: Wounded Knee Massacre, South Dakota, US
1804 January 1: Haitian Declaration of Independence
1918 January 8: Woodrow Wilson’s 14 Points on free trade, democracy and self-determination
1983 January 10: Margaret Thatcher Day, Falkland Islands