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indigenous

[in-dij-uh-nuhs] / ɪnˈdɪdʒ ə nəs /




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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

That includes building out Royal Bank’s defense sector practice, expanding infrastructure and project finance capabilities, and a focus on Canada’s Far North and indigenous partnerships, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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

Yaupon holly was the only plant indigenous to this land that contained caffeine.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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