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Pictured here is Residential School Activist Nora Bernard, the 72-year old Mi’kmaq woman that started the first class-action lawsuit for Residential Schools survivors in 1996. Nora was recently found dead in her home.

In keeping with the patterns relayed in previous months, December was a time filled with both wanted and unwelcomed events.

On the positive side, government officials in India acknowledged the Narmada dam was illegal; and in Canada, the Ontario Government announced they will be …

Under the cloak of justice and benevolence, ethnic violence heavily increased around the world last month, providing the backdrop for several emerging conflicts and the advancement of dozens more facing Indigenous and landless People.

Propaganda continues to be utilized by both states and corporations, and indigenous leaders continue to be assassinated while innocent people are punished for standing up and defending themselves.

On the bright side, Indigenous People around the world continued working to protect the land and defend their ways of life. De facto sovereignty is becoming …

October has in many respects been a month of empowerment for indigenous people and all who struggle for a better life; that is, despite the several tragic and heart-wrenching offenses committed against us by an increasingly fractured and hypocritical colonial world.

For starters, at least a dozen significant, international and regional gatherings took place this month. Among them, the Zapatista-organized Intercontinental Encuentro, the Boliva-hosted Encounter “For the Historic Victory of the Indigenous Peoples of the World”, and the first of a set of meetings in Chile “…

The struggles and events in September were no exception to those relayed in previous months, but after a long and enduring summer of action for Indigenous People throughout the world, the political climate seems to have shifted slightly in favor of Indigenous People–or at least against irresponsible development.

On top of that, several important achievements were made this month; for one, a National Indigenous body has been formed in Australia, which is historically significant to say the least. In addition, following the lead of Tambogrande (see the video “Worth …

With Indigenous Peoples Day swiftly passing by, Indigenous People throughout the world continue to be subjected to a seemingly endless barrage of offenses by militias, governments, and corporations alike. Efforts to assimilate the People into mainstream society has increased twofold this month, while corporations increasingly work to criminalize, alienate, and divide communities; even make them into enemies to their own ways of life.

At the same time, indigenous peoples and movements continue with their efforts for Justice and accountability, for their rights to be respected—and to ensure their land, identities, and …

July seems to have been a heavy-handed month. Several governments brutally attacked protesters. Some corporations, perhaps for the first time finding a purpose for courts—began efforts to criminalize and silence their opposition, an effort supported by governments. And throughout this month, the world’s American Military Body has begun expanding considerably.

On the Other hand, the efforts of Indigenous Peoples have also increased. At least 2 dozen large-scale events occurred this month, from Summits and Conferences, to General Strikes and numerous days and weeks of action. Some new movements have also begun emerging, along with newly-founded efforts to reclaim traditional lands …

With ongoing protests and blockades in Canada, Women and Children in Australia running to escape the invasion of Police and Military, and the Summit of the Peoples of the South coming to its end — the month of June comes to a close with a reminder that for as long as there is land and People, States and Corporations will continue working to exploit and undermine both…

And so we will continue protecting that land, defending ourselves, and empowering each other so we may stand in greater number, …