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There are calls for respectful behavior at Waitangi, including peaceful protests and listening to others.
Some politicians demand respect from Māori while showing little interest in listening to them.
Māori are expected to behave calmly and get educated in the face of government plans, but they are not staying silent.

The author aims to raise awareness on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Crisis through their platform.
The author spotlights urgent concerns inadequately addressed by agencies and resources.
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Brazil faces environmental and indigenous challenges in the aftermath of mining activities.
Mining in Brazil impacts the climate crisis and global geopolitics due to its mineral production.
Regulation changes and government decisions have had significant consequences on the mining sector in Brazil.

Two Ngarrindjeri elders discuss the significance of the First Nations Voice in Australia.
The Voice to Parliament is an advisory body that allows Indigenous people to have a direct line of communication with high-ranking members of parliament.
The creation of the First Nations Voice aims to address past injustices and help build a more inclusive and unified nation.

Pfizer supporting Australia's Indigenous Voice to Parliament may be motivated by gaining 'woke' credibility and potential commercial benefits through legislative influence.
The Voice to Parliament seeks to create an unelected, unaccountable government branch, potentially undermining democracy.
Big corporations like Pfizer supporting social causes can use donations to activist groups to influence legislation, highlighting a common trend in corporate social responsibility for vested interests.

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The Canadian Supreme Court ruled that First Nations do not have final say on resource extraction, only Ottawa does.
The term 'Devolution' is used as a cover for Neo-colonialism in dealing with First Nations treaties.
The author suggests a radical shift of handing sovereign control of lands to First Nations and removing Canada from NAFTA.

Access to fresh water is decreasing due to climate change impacts like rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and extreme weather events, leading to a water crisis globally.
The water crisis in the United States is varied, with regions like the western U.S. facing drought, competition over dwindling water resources, and disregard for Indigenous water rights.
Copper mining, necessary for climate change solutions like electric vehicles, poses a significant threat to water resources due to its high water usage, emphasizing the importance of alternative solutions and prioritizing water reuse, recycling, and Indigenous community involvement.

Joe Rogan discussed the misconception that 90% of Native Americans were killed by disease.
Historical evidence suggests that biological warfare and bullets played a significant role in the extermination of First Nations tribes.
The deliberate distribution of smallpox vaccines to white populations but not to Native Americans serves as evidence of a bioweapon genocide against First Nations tribes.

The Canadian Bill of Rights protects civil liberties and fundamental freedoms for all Canadians, ensuring no one is denied rights based on race, religion, sex, or age.
The bill covers a wide range of human rights issues, including freedom from discrimination, arbitrary arrest, self-incrimination, unreasonable search, and slavery; it also protects Indigenous peoples' rights.
The bill establishes a framework for human rights protections, ensuring equal treatment under the law, access to education and healthcare, and fostering better relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups in Canada.