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In the 1920s, Chief Deskaheh of the Cayuga Nation and Māori leader T.W. Ratana were blocked from speaking at the League of Nations, a predecessor to the United Nations
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At U.N. forum, Indigenous leaders say colonialism and market forces are destroying the planet

by Joseph Lee and Jenna Kunze May 4, 2023January 24, 2024

To make change, leaders say the U.N. system needs to do a better job elevating Indigenous voices.

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What you need to know about the largest global gathering of Indigenous leaders

by Joseph Lee April 17, 2023January 24, 2024

The summit, beginning today, offers a rare opportunity to collaborate on stopping threats to Indigenous lands and lives.

Posted inDecember 1, 2022: Beyond Illusion

Tribal nations fight for influence on the Colorado River

by Anna V. Smith, Jessie Blaeser and Joseph Lee November 16, 2022January 24, 2024

Indigenous nations in the basin are making a stand for their water — and upsetting the river’s power structure.

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Colorado River Basin tribes work to protect their water rights

by Joseph Lee and Brett Marsh August 26, 2022January 24, 2024

Amid historic drought and federal calls for cuts, tribes along the river face difficult choices.

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The plan to ensure Indigenous peoples have a voice at the U.N.

by Joseph Lee May 9, 2022January 24, 2024

At the close of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, leaders urge greater protections for human rights.

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Free, prior and informed consent is the gold standard of Indigenous rights. Why isn’t it followed?

by Joseph Lee April 28, 2022January 24, 2024

Indigenous leaders at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Peoples push for stronger support of the consultation process.

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Indigenous leaders convene at U.N. to push for human rights protections

by Joseph Lee and Carina Dominguez April 25, 2022January 24, 2024

The international forum provides a rare opportunity for communities from across the globe to meet. Here’s what’s on the table.

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An opportunity to close Indian Country’s digital divide is expiring

by Joseph Lee June 2, 2020January 24, 2024

A government program aimed at reversing the longstanding connectivity issues on tribal lands is complicated by the pandemic.

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