Guarani celebrate court victory
A tribunal has ruled that the Guarani Kaiowá community of Paso Piraju should not be evicted from their land.
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UK: Shamans from Amazon on unique music tour
For the first time, a group of Mehinaku shaman musicians from the Brazilian Amazon will tour the UK. They will perform with the renowned Brazilian singer and composer, Marlui Miranda, and British musicians.
Bushman court case - concluding arguments to be heard in August
The lawyers representing the Gana and Gwi Bushmen of the Kalahari will present their final arguments to the High Court of Botswana in August this year.
Arara Indians fight for land
The Arara Indians of Brazil are fighting to save their land, Cachoeira Seca (Dry Rapids). The territory has been invaded on a massive scale by settlers and loggers.
Isolated tribes celebrate land victory
Two of Brazil's smallest and most isolated tribes now face a more secure future after President Lula ratified (signed into law) their land. The signing of the decree took place on Brazil's national 'Indian Day', April 19.
Doctors confirm Jarawa have measles
Doctors on the Andaman Islands have confirmed that members of the Jarawa tribe have been suffering from measles.
Nukak tribe We are being wiped out
The reclusive Nukak tribe, who hit headlines worldwide this month after fleeing their forest home, are caught up in a violent civil war between guerrillas and the Colombian army.
Longest court case concludes Bushmen receive death threats
Botswanas longest-running court case, brought by the Bushmen against the Botswana government, concluded on Tuesday. Over 10% of the 243 applicants have died in the government resettlement camps since the case was filed.