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Indigenous Representatives Visit Israel to Establish Embassy, Honor Jews as 'Original' Indigenous People

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JERUSALEM, Israel – Recently, people from many nations came to Jerusalem and opened the first-ever Indigenous Embassy. The event marks what some believe to be an historic and even prophetic beginning. Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum played a key role in establishing the embassy. “When I was approached by the indigenous Coalition for Israel about a … Read more

New bill sparks concern over forest conservation and indigenous rights in Northeast India

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(Photo: Unsplash/Unma Desai) In a significant move that has captured the attention of environmentalists, indigenous communities, and policymakers alike, the Indian government has passed the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill through both houses of the Parliament of India. This proposed legislation, which sailed through the Lok Sabha (Lower house of the Parliament of India) and the … Read more