Indigenous Communities Doing Good

Stories of Indigenous activists and communities making a difference — plus, ways you can support their work

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Indigenous Activists in Borneo Claim Win as Logging Firm Removes Equipment From Disputed Area

Malaysian timber giant Samling has removed logging equipment from a long-disputed area in Sarawak state’s Upper Baram Forest Area, in what the Penan Indigenous community is calling a win for forest protection.

From Grassroots to Governments, LANDBACK Returns Stolen Land

Different tribes have varied histories of land dispossession, leading tribes to work with individuals, organizations, and governments to return Native land

Colombia's Indigenous Groups Are Training Youth To Defend the Amazon Rainforest

Creating the next generation of Amazon indigenous leaders is key to preserving fast-vanishing tropical forests.

The 162 Best Good News Stories From 2021

The ultimate list of the best good news stories from the year 2021.

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Meet Cielo: The Indigenous Mother-Daughter Led Social Justice Org

CIELO, which translates to “Heaven,” is an LA-based organization providing holistic support to over 30 Indigenous groups in the area.