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Indigenous groups within the United Nations have helped draft important resolutions that have led to an increase in indigenous rights across the world. However, the establishment of a permanent forum is needed to bring about more change.

The adoption of Convention 169 in Costa Rica has paved the way for greater indigenous rights and autonomy within the nation.

70% of Latin Americans live in cities and there has been a growing number of researchers interested in understanding indigenous communities living in cities.

The First Nations opposed the British Colombia government's decision to clear-cut the forests on their land. In 1993, courts mandated that the government must consult with the First Nations when making a decision regarding logging. The First Nations…

Indigenous leaders met to discuss ways to protect their communities from the negative aspects of the Human Genome Project.