indigenous
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The judge ruled that the Alberta government, which approved the petition, failed in its duty to consult with indigenous Albertans.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Bolivia is a country of 12 million people, many of them members of the Aymara and Quechua indigenous groups living in the high mountains.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
"The sad thing is we have had a beautiful relationship with the people in the US, especially with the indigenous people," he said.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
After 14 desperate days, the wayfarers surrendered to indigenous members of the tiny island of Tobi, who claimed them as slaves.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
“I wouldn’t say waiting for us. Anyway, I have to read about the effects of smallpox on indigenous populations tonight, so I can’t really solve The Case of the Fugitive Billionaire.”
From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green
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