| North America |
USA |
Navajo Nation |
Land Reclamation |
2010.0 |
Restoration of Navajo ancestral lands near Grand Canyon. |
Partial success, ongoing negotiations. |
| North America |
Canada |
Secwepemc |
Land Recognition Agreement |
2018.0 |
Secwepemc land recognized in partnership with the province. |
Success, enhanced local governance. |
| South America |
Brazil |
Guarani |
Territorial Demarcation |
2015.0 |
Demarcation of Guarani's traditional lands in Mato Grosso do Sul. |
Partial success, faced legal challenges. |
| South America |
Peru |
Quechua |
Cultural Rights Restoration |
2020.0 |
Restoration of Quechua language programs in education. |
Success, increased community engagement. |
| North America |
Canada |
Haida |
Self-Government Agreement |
2018.0 |
Haida Nation achieves self-governance in forestry management. |
Success, increased economic independence. |
| North America |
USA |
Cherokee Nation |
Historical Land Claim |
2018.0 |
Cherokee Nation claims historical lands lost during removal. |
Ongoing, legal battles continue. |
| Australia |
Australia |
Yorta Yorta |
Native Title Claim |
2002.0 |
Yorta Yorta people claim native title over traditional lands. |
Lost claim, ongoing advocacy. |
| North America |
USA |
Ojibwe |
Water Rights Restoration |
2016.0 |
Ojibwe tribes assert rights to water resources in Minnesota. |
Partial success, ongoing monitoring. |
| South America |
Chile |
Mapuche |
Recognition of Autonomy |
2019.0 |
Push for self-determination and cultural rights. |
Mixed results, ongoing protests. |
| North America |
Canada |
Haudenosaunee |
Land Rights Restoration |
2021.0 |
Haudenosaunee claim over traditional lands in Ontario. |
Ongoing negotiations. |
| North America |
USA |
Sioux Nation |
Black Hills Land Claim |
1980.0 |
Sioux Nation seeks return of Black Hills territories. |
Ongoing, federal courts involved. |
| Australia |
Australia |
Noongar |
Land Use Agreement |
2016.0 |
Agreement with government to manage Noongar lands. |
Successful, collaborative management approaches. |
| South America |
Colombia |
Wayuu |
Resource Management Agreement |
2017.0 |
Wayuu people negotiate resource agreements with companies. |
Success, beneficial to local economy. |
| South America |
Bolivia |
Aymara |
Cultural Preservation Law |
2018.0 |
New law to protect Aymara cultural heritage and language. |
Success, increased cultural programs. |
| North America |
USA |
Pueblo |
Historic Preservation Initiative |
2019.0 |
Funding for preservation of Pueblo historic sites. |
Success, improved site management. |
| North America |
Canada |
Métis |
Self-Government Framework |
2019.0 |
Framework to establish Métis governance systems. |
Success, stronger political representation. |
| South America |
Argentina |
Wichí |
Territorial Rights Recognition |
2020.0 |
Recognition of traditional Wichí lands in northern Argentina. |
Partial success, ongoing legal hurdles. |
| Australia |
Australia |
Aboriginal |
Cultural Heritage Protection |
2019.0 |
Legislation introduced to protect Aboriginal cultural sites. |
Success, stronger legal protections. |
| North America |
USA |
Choctaw Nation |
Economic Development Initiative |
2015.0 |
Development program to restore economic viability. |
Success, improved local economies. |
| North America |
Canada |
Inuit |
Land Stewardship Agreement |
2019.0 |
Agreement for management of land in Nunavut. |
Success, collaborative land management. |
| South America |
Ecuador |
Shuar |
Mining Rights Resistance |
2018.0 |
Shuar push back against mining operations on ancestral lands. |
Success, temporary halting of operations. |
| North America |
Canada |
Nuu-chah-nulth |
Fishing Rights Restoration |
2020.0 |
Nuu-chah-nulth claim for fishing rights on coastal waters. |
Ongoing negotiations. |
| Asia |
India |
Naga |
Framework Agreement for Peace |
2015.0 |
Negotiations for Naga autonomy and rights with government. |
Ongoing, complex negotiations. |
| North America |
USA |
Lummi Nation |
Environmental Protection |
2017.0 |
Lummi Nation filed a case against a proposed coal terminal. |
Success, project abandoned. |
| South America |
Brazil |
Yanomami |
Demarcation of Indigenous Lands |
2020.0 |
Protection of Yanomami territory from deforestation. |
Ongoing challenges, mixed outcomes. |
| North America |
USA |
Siletz |
Economic Empowerment |
2016.0 |
Siletz Tribe establishes a business initiative. |
Success, economic growth for the community. |
| North America |
USA |
Apache |
Cultural Heritage Law Enforcement |
2019.0 |
Law to protect Apache sacred sites in Arizona. |
Success, stronger enforcement of protections. |
| North America |
Canada |
Tsilhqot'in |
Land Title Recognition |
2014.0 |
Supreme Court recognizes Tsilhqot'in land title. |
Success, landmark legal decision. |
| North America |
USA |
Mohegan |
Tribal Recognition Restoration |
2010.0 |
Efforts to restore federal recognition of Mohegan Tribe. |
Success, federal recognition achieved. |
| South America |
Peru |
Shipibo-Conibo |
Land Titling Process |
2015.0 |
Shipibo-Conibo land rights title processes negotiated. |
Partial success, ongoing disputes. |
| North America |
USA |
Cherokee |
Voting Rights Restoration |
2020.0 |
Cherokee Nation restores voting rights for all citizens. |
Success, inclusive electoral participation. |
| North America |
USA |
Penobscot |
Water Rights Legal Claim |
2019.0 |
Penobscot Nation asserts rights to river resources. |
Ongoing litigation. |
| Asia |
Philippines |
Lumad |
Education Rights Advocacy |
2018.0 |
Lumad educators advocate for culturally relevant schooling. |
Success, programs established. |
| North America |
USA |
Tlingit |
Cultural Revitalization Programs |
2017.0 |
Programs to revitalize Tlingit language and traditions. |
Success, increased community participation. |
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| North America |
Canada |
Kwantlen |
Land Use Agreement |
2019.0 |
Negotiated a land use agreement with local government. |
Success, collaborative planning. |
| North America |
USA |
Navajo Nation |
Healthcare Restoration Initiative |
2020.0 |
Programs implemented to restore health services for Navajo. |
Success, improved health outcomes. |
| North America |
USA |
Sauk-Suiattle |
Land Restoration Initiatives |
2017.0 |
Efforts to restore agricultural lands for the tribe. |
Partial success, ongoing restoration efforts. |
| Australia |
Australia |
Gudang |
Cultural Heritage Management Plan |
2020.0 |
Plan established for management of Gudang heritage sites. |
Success, increased respect and recognition. |
| South America |
Bolivia |
Guarani |
Territorial Claim Assistance |
2016.0 |
Government support for Guarani land claims process. |
Success, increased funding for legal assistance. |
| North America |
USA |
Zuni |
Water Rights Legal Framework |
2021.0 |
Zuni Water Rights Framework established with state. |
Success, clearer legal standing. |
| North America |
USA |
Hopi |
Cultural Heritage Restoration |
2018.0 |
Hopi Tribe works to restore cultural ceremonies and practices. |
Success, community reinvigoration. |
| North America |
USA |
Lumbee |
Federal Recognition Efforts |
2020.0 |
Ongoing efforts to gain federal recognition for Lumbee. |
Unsuccessful, advocacy continues. |
| North America |
USA |
Blackfeet |
Self-Governance Compact |
2018.0 |
Blackfeet Nation enters into compact for self-governance. |
Success, increased local authority. |
| Asia |
India |
Santal |
Legal Rights Protections |
2019.0 |
Santal communities push for protection of their lands. |
Success, increased awareness and protections. |
| North America |
USA |
Northern Cheyenne |
Economic Development Programs |
2016.0 |
Economic initiatives aimed at self-sufficiency. |
Success, job creation in tribal areas. |
| Australia |
Australia |
Warlpiri |
Land Title Restoration |
2012.0 |
Restoration of traditional Warlpiri lands to community. |
Success, enhanced land management. |
| North America |
Canada |
Cree |
Environmental Stewardship Practices |
2019.0 |
Cree communities implement sustainable practices. |
Success, improved environmental outcomes. |
| North America |
USA |
Oglala Lakota |
Youth Empowerment Programs |
2018.0 |
Programs to empower Oglala Lakota youth. |
Success, enhanced community engagement. |
| North America |
USA |
Shoshone |
Land Rights Advocacy |
2018.0 |
Ongoing efforts to reclaim Shoshone land rights. |
Ongoing, advocacy continues. |
| North America |
USA |
Puyallup |
Fishing Rights Restoration |
2021.0 |
Puyallup Tribe asserts fishing rights in Washington. |
Success, protected fishing practices. |
| North America |
USA |
Chicasaw |
Health Initiative |
2017.0 |
Chicasaw Nation implements health care initiatives. |
Success, improved community health metrics. |
| North America |
Canada |
Stó:lō |
Cultural Heritage Restoration |
2019.0 |
Efforts to restore Stó:lō cultural practices and language. |
Success, revitalization of traditions. |
| North America |
USA |
Yankton Sioux |
Environmental Justice Initiatives |
2018.0 |
Yankton Sioux advocate for environmental protections. |
Success, elevated public awareness. |
| South America |
Argentina |
Toba |
Cultural Rights Implementation |
2018.0 |
Implementation of rights to preserve Toba culture. |
Success, community engagement boosted. |
| North America |
USA |
Cherokee |
Economic Self-Sufficiency Programs |
2019.0 |
Development of programs for economic sustainability. |
Success, improving economic metrics. |
| South America |
Brazil |
Xavante |
Land Reclamation Advocacy |
2017.0 |
Xavante advocates for reclamation of their lands. |
Partial success, ongoing challenges. |
| North America |
USA |
Pequot |
Land Restoration Claims |
2019.0 |
Pequot Tribe asserts rights for land restoration in CT. |
Ongoing, some progress made. |
| Australia |
Australia |
Tiwi |
Territorial Rights Recognition |
2019.0 |
Tiwi Islands achieved recognition of land rights. |
Success, economic development opportunities. |
| North America |
Canada |
Tłįchǫ |
Self-Government Agreement |
2016.0 |
Tłįchǫ achieves self-governance in Tłįchǫ region. |
Success, more local control established. |
| North America |
Canada |
Nisga'a |
Land Rights Restoration |
2019.0 |
Recognition of Nisga'a land rights and governance. |
Success, legally established rights. |
| Asia |
Indonesia |
Dayak |
Forest Rights Campaign |
2018.0 |
Dayak indigenous rights to forest resources recognized. |
Success, improved rights protection. |
| North America |
USA |
Lummi |
Cultural Revitalization Project |
2020.0 |
Project to promote Lummi culture and heritage. |
Success, increased cultural activities. |
| Asia |
Philippines |
Igorot |
Land Rights Recognition |
2019.0 |
Legal recognition of Igorot ancestral domains. |
Success, strengthened community claims. |
| North America |
USA |
Caddo |
Land Restoration Efforts |
2021.0 |
Caddo Nation working to reclaim historical lands. |
Ongoing efforts, some success. |
| North America |
USA |
Blackfeet |
Language Revitalization Initiative |
2020.0 |
Programs to teach and speak the Blackfeet language. |
Success, increased language fluency. |
| South America |
Colombia |
Embera |
Rights Advocacy Training |
2018.0 |
Training for Embera on rights and advocacy techniques. |
Success, increased participation in legal matters. |
| North America |
USA |
Choctaw |
Healthcare Access Improvement |
2021.0 |
Improving healthcare services for Choctaw communities. |
Success, better health outcomes. |
| North America |
USA |
Mohawk |
Environmental Management Practices |
2019.0 |
Mohawk community establishes sustainable practices. |
Success, improved environmental condition. |
| North America |
USA |
Seneca |
Land Conservation Initiatives |
2020.0 |
Seneca Nation works on land conservation projects. |
Success, preserved biodiversity. |
| South America |
Peru |
Ashaninka |
Land Title Rights Restoration |
2021.0 |
Efforts to restore land titles for Ashaninka communities. |
Ongoing, progress made. |
| North America |
Canada |
Navajo |
Cultural Heritage Funding |
2020.0 |
Funding for Navajo language and cultural programs. |
Success, increased cultural engagement. |
| South America |
Chile |
Rapa Nui |
Environmental Rights Advocacy |
2020.0 |
Rapa Nui advocate for environmental protections. |
Ongoing, significant community involvement. |
| Australia |
Australia |
Gunaikurnai |
Native Title Determination |
2018.0 |
Native title determined for Gunaikurnai lands. |
Success, established legal rights. |
| North America |
USA |
Hupa |
Land Restoration Advocacy |
2019.0 |
Hupa tribes working to reclaim lost territory. |
Ongoing, complex negotiations. |
| North America |
USA |
Navajo Nation |
Coalition Building |
2018.0 |
Navajo form coalitions for social and economic justice. |
Success, strengthened alliances. |
| South America |
Argentina |
Qom |
Cultural Promotion Program |
2017.0 |
Qom establish programs to promote culture. |
Success, increased cultural events. |
| North America |
USA |
Sault Tribe |
Economic Development Projects |
2020.0 |
Sault Tribe invests in local economic development. |
Success, job creation initiated. |
| North America |
USA |
Nez Perce |
Resource Rights Restoration |
2019.0 |
Nez Perce Tribe works on resource rights protections. |
Ongoing, significant legal battles. |
| Australia |
Australia |
Nunga |
Cultural Education Programs |
2019.0 |
Nunga people promote cultural education in schools. |
Success, increased awareness among youth. |
| South America |
Brazil |
Pankararu |
Territorial Restoration Advocacy |
2020.0 |
Pankararu people work to restore ancestral territories. |
Ongoing, legal and political challenges faced. |
| North America |
USA |
Salish |
Environmental Justice Initiatives |
2021.0 |
Salish advocate for environmental justice and protection. |
Success, strengthened community network. |
| North America |
USA |
Tsentral |
Cultural Awareness Initiatives |
2018.0 |
Initiatives to teach Tsentral culture in schools. |
Success, increased understanding. |
| North America |
Canada |
Dakelh |
Environmental Stewardship Agreement |
2020.0 |
Agreement for sustainable management of Dakelh lands. |
Success, collaborative practices increased. |
| South America |
Bolivia |
Guarani |
Autonomy Law Implementation |
2020.0 |
Implementation of laws supporting Guarani autonomy. |
Success, more self-governance. |
| North America |
USA |
Coast Salish |
Cultural Preservation Initiatives |
2018.0 |
Coast Salish leaders preserve traditional practices. |
Success, enhanced community involvement. |
| North America |
USA |
Menominee |
Forest Restoration Projects |
2019.0 |
Menominee Nation implements forest restoration efforts. |
Success, increased biodiversity. |
| South America |
Ecuador |
Kichwa |
Constitutional Rights Challenge |
2019.0 |
Kichwa people challenge constitutional rights issues. |
Ongoing, advocacy continues. |
| North America |
USA |
Seneca |
Healthcare Improvement Projects |
2020.0 |
Seneca Nation implements healthcare improvements. |
Success, better health outcomes. |
| Asia |
Bangladesh |
Adivasi |
Land Rights Initialization Law |
2020.0 |
Adivasi gain improved rights through new legislation. |
Success, enhanced recognition. |
| North America |
USA |
Muscogee Creek |
Land Use Rights |
2019.0 |
Muscogee Creek assert land use rights. |
Ongoing negotiations, significant advocacy. |
| North America |
USA |
Sicangu Lakota |
Environmental Justice Advocacy |
2020.0 |
Sicangu Lakota advocate for oil pipeline opposition. |
Success, temporary halt to pipeline. |
| Australia |
Australia |
Aboriginal |
Land Rights Campaign |
2017.0 |
Campaign for recognition of Aboriginal land rights. |
Success, national attention gained. |
| North America |
USA |
Chinook |
Fishing Rights Restoration |
2020.0 |
Chinook seek restoration of fishing rights. |
Ongoing, legal proceedings continue. |
| North America |
Canada |
Wabanaki |
Land Acknowledgement Initiatives |
2019.0 |
Initiatives to recognize Wabanaki lands in education. |
Success, heightened awareness. |
| North America |
USA |
Sierra Nevada |
Cultural Heritage Funding |
2017.0 |
Funding for heritage preservation projects for tribes. |
Success, increased funding allocated. |
| North America |
USA |
Cherokee |
Language Revitalization Programs |
2015.0 |
Programs established for Cherokee language revival. |
Success, language classes popular. |
| North America |
USA |
Eastern Band Cherokees |
Cultural Education |
2019.0 |
Cultural education initiative in Western North Carolina. |
Success, community participation enhanced. |
| North America |
USA |
Bad River |
Environmental Rights Advocacy |
2019.0 |
Bad River Tribe opposes line 5 oil pipeline project. |
Success, significant public support. |
| Asia |
India |
Khasi |
Environmental Rights Recognition |
2020.0 |
Recognition of Khasi peoples' rights to their lands. |
Success, established protections. |
| South America |
Colombia |
Arhuaco |
Land Protection Strategies |
2019.0 |
Arhuaco develop strategies to protect their land rights. |
Success, increased awareness. |
| North America |
USA |
Creek |
Land Reclamation Efforts |
2020.0 |
Creek Nation works on reclaiming lost lands. |
Ongoing, some progress made. |
| North America |
USA |
Seminole |
Economic Aid Programs |
2021.0 |
Programs focusing on improving Seminole economic status. |
Success, job growth observed. |
| Australia |
Australia |
Arrernte |
Cultural Preservation Law |
2016.0 |
New laws introduced to protect Arrernte cultural sites. |
Success, legal protections established. |
| North America |
USA |
Hmong |
Cultural Rights Advocacy |
2019.0 |
Hmong communities advocate for cultural rights recognition. |
Success, increased visibility. |
| North America |
USA |
Shawnee |
Title Restoration Cases |
2018.0 |
Shawnee work on land title restoration cases with government. |
Ongoing, no resolution. |
| North America |
USA |
Yurok |
Cultural Revitalization Project |
2019.0 |
Yurok Tribe conducts cultural revitalization efforts. |
Success, positive community feedback. |
| North America |
USA |
Obije |
Land Claim Cases |
2020.0 |
Obije communities engaged in land claim cases. |
Ongoing, complex legal issues. |
| North America |
USA |
Ladin |
Resource Management Agreement |
2018.0 |
Ladin regain rights to manage local resources. |
Success, enhanced local governance. |
| North America |
USA |
Tsimshian |
Cultural Heritage Program |
2021.0 |
Tsimshian launch program to revitalize language. |
Success, increased community involvement. |
| North America |
USA |
Winnebago |
Environmental Rights Restoration |
2019.0 |
Winnebago Nation advocate for environmental rights. |
Success, ongoing efforts bear fruit. |
| North America |
Canada |
Manitoba Metis |
Land Title Claim |
2020.0 |
Manitoba Metis pursue land title recognition. |
Ongoing, legal process continues. |
| North America |
USA |
Fort Belknap |
Economic Development Agreements |
2021.0 |
Agreements to aid economic growth for tribes. |
Success, development projects initiated. |
| Asia |
Philippines |
Lumad |
Education Rights Campaign |
2019.0 |
Campaign to promote Lumad children's education rights. |
Success, increased education access. |
| North America |
USA |
Nisqually |
Fishing Rights Legal Action |
2019.0 |
Nisqually Tribe asserts fishing rights with support. |
Success, protected fishing areas. |
| North America |
USA |
Lac Courte Oreilles |
Cultural Awareness Initiatives |
2020.0 |
Programs to enhance cultural awareness in schools. |
Success, profound impact on local education. |
| Australia |
Australia |
Gumbaynggirr |
Native Title Recognition |
2018.0 |
Native title rights recognized for Gumbaynggirr people. |
Success, increased governance. |
| North America |
USA |
Nez Perce |
Rights to Public Lands |
2019.0 |
Nez Perce assert rights over public lands in Idaho. |
Ongoing legal processes, complexities remain. |
| South America |
Brazil |
Carajá |
Territorial Rights Advocacy |
2020.0 |
Advocacy efforts for land rights for Carajá people. |
Success, increased visibility. |
| North America |
Canada |
Tlingit |
Language Revitalization Programs |
2019.0 |
Tlingit implement language revival initiatives. |
Success, community involvement markedly improved. |
| North America |
USA |
Osage Nation |
Land Purchase Initiatives |
2018.0 |
Osage Nation involved in purchasing traditional lands. |
Success, lateral growth for the community. |
| North America |
USA |
Lipan Apache |
Cultural Recognition Initiatives |
2019.0 |
Lipan Apache promote cultural ceremonies and identity. |
Success, growing public interest. |
| North America |
USA |
Choctaw |
Environmental Advocacy |
2020.0 |
Choctaw tribe actively engaged in environmental issues. |
Success, strong coalition formed. |
| South America |
Argentina |
Quechua |
Cultural Rights Case |
2018.0 |
Quechua people engage in legal battle for rights. |
Ongoing, legal hurdles remain. |
| North America |
USA |
Mechoopda |
Land Rights Restoration Campaign |
2020.0 |
Mechoopda Tribe working towards land rights recognition. |
Ongoing, advocacy continues. |
| Australia |
Australia |
Palawa |
Land Management Agreements |
2020.0 |
Palawa people negotiate land management agreements. |
Success, better management of lands. |
| North America |
USA |
Klamath |
Water Rights Restoration |
2019.0 |
Klamath Tribes work to restore water use rights. |
Success, critical recognition achieved. |
| North America |
USA |
Salish-Kootenai |
Economic Growth Initiatives |
2020.0 |
Tribe promotes economic initiatives post-COVID. |
Success, funding channels established. |
| North America |
USA |
Hualapai |
Land Restoration and Development Programs |
2021.0 |
Hualapai Nation implements development projects. |
Success, communal growth observed. |
| North America |
USA |
Tsehootsooi |
Legislative Rights Push |
2019.0 |
Tsehootsooi engaging in broader legislative rights advocacy. |
Ongoing battles, significant engagement. |
| North America |
USA |
Mohegan |
Language Preservation |
2021.0 |
Language preservation workshops initiated by Mohegan Nation. |
Success, increased interest among youth. |
| Asia |
Bangladesh |
Rohingya |
Cultural and Land Rights Advocacy |
2020.0 |
Rohingya communities advocate for cultural rights. |
Ongoing, hardship remains. |
| North America |
USA |
Sisseton |
Healthcare Initiative |
2020.0 |
Healthcare initiatives to address community needs. |
Success, increased healthcare accessibility. |
| North America |
USA |
Lumbee |
Housing Rights Advocacy |
2019.0 |
Advocating to improve housing access for Lumbee. |
Successful campaigns increased awareness. |
| North America |
USA |
Pawnee |
Land and Resource Management |
2021.0 |
Pawnee Nation establish resource management practices. |
Success, community-based practices enhanced. |
| North America |
USA |
Rosebud Sioux |
Cultural Revival Programs |
2019.0 |
Cultural revival programs implemented by the tribe. |
Success, heightened cultural exposure. |
| North America |
USA |
Turtle Mountain |
Economic Empowerment Initiatives |
2020.0 |
Initiatives to empower Turtle Mountain tribes economically. |
Success, job creation observed. |
| North America |
USA |
Oglala Sioux |
Land Rights Advocacy |
2019.0 |
Oglala Sioux work on reclaiming territory rights. |
Ongoing struggles, advocacy persist. |
| North America |
Canada |
Nisga'a |
Tribal Governance Initiatives |
2018.0 |
Increased governance for Nisga'a Nation. |
Success, robust structures established. |
| North America |
USA |
Hoh |
Environmental Stewardship |
2019.0 |
Hoh Tribe implements sustainable land practices. |
Success, enhanced community respect for nature. |
| North America |
USA |
Yankton Sioux |
Environmental Protection Efforts |
2021.0 |
Efforts to protect lands from industrial development. |
Success, community push more prominent. |
| North America |
USA |
Blackfeet |
Cultural Heritage Improvement |
2018.0 |
Blackfeet Nation promotes cultural heritage education. |
Success, improvements seen across schools. |
| Asia |
Nepal |
Tamang |
Rights to Culture and Land Programs |
2019.0 |
Tamang communities advocate for culture rights. |
Ongoing, faced with complexities. |
| Australia |
Australia |
Anangu |
Cultural Preservation Practices |
2020.0 |
Anangu promote practices to maintain culture. |
Success, community engagement improved. |
| North America |
USA |
Seneca |
Environmental Rights Movement |
2020.0 |
Seneca engage in major environmental rights movements. |
Success, coalitions formed with allies. |
| North America |
USA |
Lac La Croix |
Land Claim Cases |
2020.0 |
Lac La Croix engaged in land claim cases with government. |
Ongoing, significant legal processes continue. |
| North America |
USA |
Straits |
Community Engagement Programs |
2019.0 |
Engagement programs to involve community in decisions. |
Success, strengthened community bonds. |
| North America |
USA |
Alaska Native Corporation |
Land Rights Advocacy |
2021.0 |
Advocating for land rights recognition in Alaska. |
Success, notable progress made. |
| North America |
USA |
Fish Lake |
Fishing Rights Negotiation |
2018.0 |
Negotiations for fishing rights with state authorities. |
Ongoing, complexity remains. |
| North America |
USA |
Winnebago |
Economic Expansion Efforts |
2019.0 |
Winnebago engage in economic development projects. |
Success, investments raised improved locally. |
| North America |
USA |
Omaha |
Healthcare Access Programs |
2021.0 |
Enhancement of healthcare access for Omaha Nation. |
Success, measurable improvements achieved. |
| South America |
Colombia |
Pueblo Seco |
Territorial Rights Restoration |
2020.0 |
Push for rights to ancestral lands in Colombia. |
Ongoing, faced legal challenges. |
| North America |
USA |
Tsalagi |
Cultural Heritage Programs |
2018.0 |
Advocating for programs to preserve heritage. |
Successful campaigns saw community engagement rise. |
| North America |
USA |
Ponca |
Environmental Justice Initiatives |
2019.0 |
Engagement in environmental justice causes. |
Success, community protection motions opened. |
| North America |
USA |
Ponca |
Cultural Rights Restoration |
2020.0 |
Engagement in restoring cultural rights and practices. |
Success, significant revitalization. |
| North America |
USA |
Pequot |
Cultural Revitalization |
2019.0 |
Programs to foster Pequot cultural practices. |
Success, cultural ceremonies revived. |
| North America |
USA |
Choctaw |
Land Restoration Advocacy |
2021.0 |
Efforts focused on reclaiming ancestral lands. |
Ongoing, slow progress. |
| North America |
USA |
Eastern Band Cherokee |
Land Use Discussions |
2019.0 |
Discussions aimed at the sustainable use of lands. |
Success, collaborative resolutions developed. |
| North America |
USA |
Goshute |
Territorial Rights Negotiation |
2019.0 |
Goshute tribe engages in legal land negotiations. |
Ongoing, legal complexities abound. |
| North America |
Canada |
Tłįchǫ |
Cultural Heritage Implementations |
2018.0 |
Implementations for younger generations to learn heritage. |
Success, notable engagement levels. |
| North America |
USA |
Hupa |
Land Management Agreement |
2020.0 |
Accord on joint land management with local government. |
Success, better stewardship practices. |
| North America |
USA |
Yaqui |
Water Rights Restoration |
2021.0 |
Yaqui tribe advocates for restored water rights. |
Ongoing, legal maneuvers being utilized. |
| North America |
USA |
Iñupiat |
Land Claims Programs |
2020.0 |
Iñupiat pursue claims to recover historical lands. |
Success, notable progress achieved. |
| South America |
Peru |
Aymara |
Land Rights Advocacy |
2020.0 |
Aymara campaign for rights in Peru. |
Ongoing, political complexities appear. |
| North America |
USA |
Sisseton-Wahpeton |
Economic Development Policies |
2019.0 |
Promotion of policies for economic growth. |
Success, development projects initiation observed. |
| North America |
USA |
Tribal Nations |
Cultural Awareness Campaigns |
2020.0 |
Awareness campaigns across different tribes. |
Success, heightened awareness levels. |
| North America |
USA |
California Indian |
Cultural Rights Initiatives |
2019.0 |
Advocacy for recognition of cultural rights. |
Success, increased political attention gained. |
| North America |
USA |
Sauk-Suiattle |
Land Restoration Campaign |
2021.0 |
Campaign for rights restoration of traditional lands. |
Ongoing, progress continues. |
| North America |
USA |
Blackfeet |
Resource Management Education |
2020.0 |
Programs for education on resource management. |
Success, community awareness increased. |
| South America |
Argentina |
Wichí |
Autonomy Rights Advocacy |
2019.0 |
Efforts advocating for Wichí autonomy rights. |
Ongoing, participation engaged. |
| North America |
USA |
Oglala Sioux |
Economic Development Programs |
2021.0 |
Implementation of economic growth programs. |
Success, job creation observed. |
| North America |
USA |
Cherokee Nation |
Cultural Programming Integration |
2019.0 |
Programs designed to integrate Cherokee culture into schools. |
Success, increased community participation. |
| North America |
USA |
Oneida |
Environmental Protection Advocacy |
2021.0 |
Oneida Tribe engaged in environmental advocacy. |
Success, notable improvements achieved. |
| North America |
USA |
Menominee |
Cultural Revitalization Efforts |
2019.0 |
Efforts to revive and strengthen local culture. |
Success, increases noted. |
| North America |
USA |
Dakota |
Land Rights Claims |
2020.0 |
Dakota people navigating claims for land rights. |
Ongoing, critical legal movements continue. |
| North America |
USA |
Chickasaw Nation |
Cultural Heritage Law Advocacies |
2021.0 |
Advocation for the rights to preserve cultural laws. |
Success, community leadership developed. |
| North America |
USA |
Muscogee Creek |
Healthcare Improvement Initiatives |
2020.0 |
Muscogee Creek working on health programs. |
Success, healthcare outcomes bettered. |
| North America |
USA |
Tlingit |
Cultural Protection Campaigns |
2019.0 |
Campaigns to protect Tlingit cultural sites. |
Success, heightened community involvement. |
| Asia |
China |
Tibetan |
Rights to Cultural and Religious Practices Advocacy |
2018.0 |
Advocacy for cultural and spiritual practices by Tibetans. |
Ongoing struggles, community pressure maintained. |
| Australia |
Australia |
Ngarrindjeri |
Culturally Led Governance Initiatives |
2020.0 |
Initiatives toward Ngarrindjeri governance recognition. |
Success, community-driven leadership established. |
| Australia |
Australia |
Palawa |
Environmental Rights Initiatives |
2019.0 |
Campaigning for recognition of Palawa environmental rights. |
Success, significant awareness raised. |
| Australia |
Australia |
Murray |
Territorial Rights Recognition |
2019.0 |
Murray communities advocate for land rights. |
Ongoing, slow progress toward recognition. |
| North America |
USA |
Tohono O'odham |
Land Stewardship Framework |
2021.0 |
Framework established for land management practices. |
Success, cooperative governance improved. |
| North America |
USA |
Chippewa |
Healthcare Restoration Program |
2020.0 |
Healthcare programs restored for the Chippewa Tribe. |
Success, improved access to care. |
| North America |
USA |
Mandan |
Cultural Participation Programs |
2019.0 |
Initiated programs to engage local youth's culture. |
Success, notable engagement noted. |
| Asia |
Mongolia |
Indigenous Groups |
Land and Cultural Rights Advocacy |
2018.0 |
Advocacy for land and rights protection in Mongolia. |
Ongoing struggles, community support climbing. |
| North America |
USA |
O'odham |
Environmental Justice Programs |
2020.0 |
Programs advocating for environmental justice for O'odham. |
Success, significant visibility increases. |
| North America |
USA |
Muscogee |
Health Equity Initiatives |
2021.0 |
Initiatives to reduce health disparities in Muscogee communities. |
Success, improved health outcomes noted. |
| South America |
Brazil |
Xavante |
Traditional Knowledge Protection |
2020.0 |
Protection focused on their traditional knowledge. |
Success, heightened recognition by the government. |
| North America |
USA |
Navajo Nation |
Cultural Awareness Campaign |
2020.0 |
Campaigns promoting Navajo culture and awareness. |
Success, significant outreach occurred. |
| North America |
USA |
Chickasaw |
Economic Resilience Programs |
2021.0 |
Programs designed for economic resilience in Chickasaw Nation. |
Success, economic growth observed. |
| North America |
USA |
Lac Courte Oreilles |
Community Engagement Enhancements |
2019.0 |
Enhancements to community consultations initiated. |
Success, increased public input on decisions. |
| North America |
USA |
Snoqualmie |
Land Claims Efforts |
2020.0 |
Snoqualmie Tribe advocates for land claims recognition. |
Ongoing legal battles remain. |
| North America |
USA |
Karuk |
Heritage Restoration Efforts |
2019.0 |
Programs initiated for heritage restoration. |
Success, cultural pride renewed. |
| North America |
USA |
Nez Perce |
Environmental Advocacy Movements |
2021.0 |
Movements advocating for environmental rights upheld by Nez Perce. |
Success, enhanced ecological protections. |
| North America |
USA |
Pueblo |
Land Restoration Projects |
2020.0 |
Land restoration projects organized by Pueblo tribe. |
Success, restoration achieved successfully. |
| North America |
USA |
Mohican |
Cultural Heritage Grants |
2018.0 |
Grants made to promote Mohican cultural heritage programming. |
Success, programs initiated. |
| North America |
USA |
Haudenosaunee |
Environmental Justice Initiatives |
2018.0 |
Initiative to promote environmental justice by Haudenosaunee. |
Success, increased community activism observed. |
| North America |
USA |
Blackfeet |
Cultural Revitalization Law |
2021.0 |
Introduced initiative toward cultural preservation efforts. |
Success, engagement levels increased. |
| North America |
USA |
Mikinoo |
Economic Development Initiatives |
2020.0 |
Economic initiatives implemented for Mikinoo communities. |
Success, positive economic impacts. |
| North America |
USA |
Oglala Lakota |
Language Preservation Projects |
2020.0 |
Projects focusing on preserving the Lakota languages. |
Success, language fluency increased. |
| North America |
USA |
Hickory Ground |
Land Restoration Initiatives |
2020.0 |
Hickory Ground engaged in land restoration initiatives. |
Ongoing project, legal complexities remain. |