Exploring Theme: "Treaty Relationships and Indigenous Rights"

Nationtalk: On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, 9 August, the ITUC demands the right of self-determination for Indigenous peoples worldwide. ITUC General Secretary Luc Triangle stated: “This day is an important reminder of the rich cultural diversity, historical contributions, and ongoing struggles faced by Indigenous communities. Indigenous peoples face systemic discrimination, marginalisation,...

Norway’s Supreme Court will decide whether Sámi people can control 5,450 square kilometres of land CBC News: Norway’s Supreme Court is deliberating on a case that could grant local control over a vast area in the country’s far north — and set a groundbreaking precedent for Indigenous land rights in Europe. The case will determine...