Neglected Ethiopia Hamar people struggle against land development and modernity in 21st century tale of modern Africa
Indigenous and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles
Efforts to pair the indigenous and democracy are vital. The indigenous of each community, sometimes difficult to define, are identified based on their historical ties to a particular territory and cultural or historical distinctiveness from politically dominant cultures. For example, you can also see our section on Native Americans.
Native Tribes Threatened by Keystone Oil Pipeline
Controversial oil project could still move ahead despite some Native American Tribes threatened by Keystone Oil route
Native American College Fund Supporting Education
The American Indian College Fund makes major donations to five of most prominent Native American colleges and education facilities
Forceful Evictions and Land Grabs Plague Kenya’s Masai
VIDEO: Land grabs plague Kenya’s Masai tribe forcibly evicted from homes in World Bank sponsored development
Canada Tribe Battles Rio Tinto Mining Giant
Innu First Nation and Canada tribe battles Rio Tinto conglomerate and organizing defense of land
Child Custody Battle Galvanizes Cherokee Nation
Cherokee Nation unites around community as controversial child custody case ignites debate
Western Sahara Tribe Struggles For Elusive Peace
Amazigh Western Sahara tribe struggles for identity and future in contested territory of Africa
VIDEO: Costa Rican Tribe Fights for its Survival
The Talamanca Costa Rican tribe is fighting to keep its culture alive after hundreds of years of tragedy stemming from the age of Spanish Conquistadors
Native Americans Struggle for Voting Rights
Lawsuit seeking ballot access for reservations reveals broken system at work as Native Americans struggle for voting
Indigenous Tribes Need International Protections in Contracts
World’s indigenous tribes need international protections, coordination in consultations and contracts with government