indigenous
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That context starts with archival footage of French-colonized Algeria in the 1930s, the visuals speaking to both a humming aura of activity and the reality of who’s indigenous and who’s not.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
The heptagonal shape and the animals on it refer to a set of indigenous teachings that guide how people should treat one another - with love, respect, courage and humility.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
The Maoists said they were fighting for the rights of marginalised indigenous people in forest regions, where mining companies also eye valuable resources.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
The Canadian Supreme Court said in 2004 that this obligates governments “to consult” with indigenous groups on matters that concern them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
Spending my days in Otavalo, I notice that whenever there’s an indigenous holiday, like Inti Raymi—the Festival of the Sun—the hotels and streets and squares overflow with tourists.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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