Consider This: Indigenous Rights (Part 1) — The Frontline Forest Defenders
Recently a delegation of Penan from Mulu travelled over 500 kilometres to submit a petition to the Sarawak government, calling for the designation of Magoh as a UNESCO biosphere reserve, where logging activities threaten the home to the last semi-nomadic Penan tribe. But will UNESCO status be enough to protect one of Malaysia's last untouched forests and the home of the Penan people, from further destruction? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Komeok Joe, Head of Keruan, which is a grassroots Penan civil society group.
Fri Sep 13 2024
At least 53 killed in tribal fighting in Papua New Guinea - ABC
A report by local newspaper the Post-Courier said the violence was connected to a battle between two tribes.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Awareness on voting among Orang Asli increasing
The Kensiu Orang Asli tribe in Kampung Lubuk Legong hope for an elected representative who can resolve their issues.
Wed Aug 09 2023
Orang Asli students avoiding school due to reports of hysteria at SK Tohoi
Orang Asli parents from the Temiar tribe, in Pos Simpor, near here, have been reluctant to send their children to school for the past two weeks, due to reports of hysteria among the students at Sekola
Mon Jun 19 2023
Lebih 50,000 hilang tempat tinggal akibat konflik etnik di Manipur
Ketegangan memuncak selepas mahkamah arahkan kerajaan negeri mempertimbangkan agar komuniti Meitei diberi status Scheduled Tribe.
Sun Jun 11 2023
Around 33 tribal militants killed in clashes in India's Manipur - Minister
The violence began when tribal groups clashed with ethnic majority Meitei people, over economic benefits and quotas given to the tribes.
Mon May 29 2023
Dwayne Johnson says a live-action version of 'Moana' is in the works
"Moana" is set in ancient Polynesia and tells the story of a teenage girl who sets sail on an epic journey to help save her tribe.
Tue Apr 04 2023
Some cash in on land boom near Indonesia's new capital, others despondent
Some farmers had "suddenly bought a new car" after selling part of their palm or rubber plantations, Rizki Maulana said.
Wed Mar 15 2023
Land dispute involving Seletar Orang Asli in Johor resolved
A 10-year legal battle over ancestral land was resolved today with the 85 Orang Asli families from the Seletar tribe agreeing to be relocated.
Thu Jan 12 2023
Poor in India can dream, says its first tribal president
Droupadi Murmu said today after being sworn in that her election was an "achievement of every poor person in the country".
Mon Jul 25 2022
India elects first president from tribal community
Droupadi Murmu will be the second woman to hold the largely ceremonial role as head of the republic when she takes office on July 25.
Fri Jul 22 2022
'Coca' pits indigenous Colombians against soft drink giant
Coca-Cola Company incurred their ire by taking issue with the name of a locally-produced beer, Coca Pola.
Sun Feb 20 2022
Bilik berkaca hotel menghadap harimau diarah tutup
Arahan penutupan bilik itu dikeluarkan oleh pegawai kerajaan atas alasan bimbang tentang isu-isu kebajikan haiwan.
Sun Jan 30 2022
Heavy rains leave Brazil indigenous group homeless again
The houses of the Pataxo-Hahahae tribe in the village have been contaminated by muddy tailings-filled waters of the river.
Thu Jan 13 2022
New Zealand's Maori ask anti-vaccine protesters to stop using haka
Vaccine protesters have performed the "Ka Mate", a Maori haka composed in about 1820 by Te Rauparaha, war leader of the Ngti Toa tribe.
Mon Nov 15 2021