Prominent journalists and Survival launch new campaign against racism in the media
A new campaign launched today aims to end the portrayal of tribal people in the press as primitive and Stone Age.
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Twenty Tupinikim and Guarani Indians injured in police evictions
At least twenty Tupinikim and Guarani Indians were seriously wounded last week when 120 federal police attempted to evict them from their land on behalf of the company Aracruz Cellulose.
Indigenous policy under fire from Indians as top official visits London
Brazilian Indians have called on President Lula to dismiss the countrys top Indian Affairs official Mércio Pereira Gomes, who is visiting London this week, after he implied that Indians already have enough land.
Bolivia's first Indigenous president inaugurated
Aymara Indian Evo Morales was inaugurated as President of Bolivia today, making him that country's first-ever Indigenous president.
Bishop of Oxford questions government on Bushman evictions
The Bishop of Oxford challenged the UK government yesterday over violations of the rights of the Bushmen in Botswana.
Recognition of Indian land may be limited
The president of FUNAI, Brazils Indian Affairs department, has implied that Brazil may start to limit recognition of Indian territory because Indians already have enough land.
Presidents office bans Bushman TV interview
The office of the president of Botswana ordered Botswana Television in December not to air a scheduled programme containing an interview with Bushman leader Roy Sesana.
Three dozen Bushmen holding out in Reserve
Around three dozen Bushmen have been surviving on little other than melons and water since September at the community of Metsiamenong in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Botswana.