This dataset provides information on various Indigenous groups across different countries, focusing on their rights issues, initiatives to amplify their voices, and the year each initiative was established. It also includes details about funding sources and relevant websites for each group.
Country | Indigenous Group | Rights Issues | Voice Amplification Initiatives | Year Established | Funding Sources | Website |
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Australia | Aboriginal Peoples | Land Rights | National Indigenous Times | 2017 | Government Grants | http://www.nit.com.au/ |
Canada | First Nations | Self-Government | Assembly of First Nations | 1982 | Indigenous Services Canada | http://www.afn.ca |
United States | Native American Tribes | Cultural Preservation | National Congress of American Indians | 1944 | Membership Dues | http://www.ncai.org |
New Zealand | Maori | Language Rights | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori | 1987 | Government Funding | http://www.tetaurawhiri.govt.nz |
Brazil | Indigenous Brazilian Peoples | Environmental Protection | APIB (Articulação dos Povos Indígenas do Brasil) | 2007 | NGO Support | http://www.apib.info |
Mexico | Indigenous Peoples in Mexico | Dignity and Autonomy | Consejo Nacional de Organizaciones Indígenas | 1993 | Civic Engagement | http://www.cnpo.org.mx |
Chile | Mapuche | Land Struggles | Consejo de Todas las Tierras | 1997 | Crowdfunding | http://www.cdt.cl |
Colombia | Indigenous Communities | Territorial Rights | ONIC (Organización Nacional Indígena de Colombia) | 1982 | Government Support | http://www.onic.org.co |
Peru | Indigenous Peoples of the Amazon | Resource Rights | AIDESEP (Asociación Interétnica de Desarrollo de la Selva Peruana) | 1980 | International Donations | http://www.aidesep.org.pe |
Norway | Sami People | Land Use Rights | Sami Parliament in Norway | 1989 | Government Grants | http://www.sametinget.no |
Finland | Sami | Cultural Rights | Sami Parliament in Finland | 1996 | EU Grants | http://www.samediggi.fi |
Sweden | Sami | Reindeer Herding Rights | Sami Parliament in Sweden | 1993 | Government Funding | http://www.sametinget.se |
United States | Hopi Tribe | Water Rights | Hopi Tribe Water Resources | 2003 | Federal Grants | http://www.hopi-nsn.gov |
United States | Navajo Nation | Healthcare Access | Navajo Nation Division of Health | 1999 | Tribal Funding | http://www.navajonationhq.org |
Canada | Métis | Cultural Recognition | Métis National Council | 1993 | Federal Programs | http://www.metisnation.ca |
Australia | Torres Strait Islanders | Health Equity | Torres Strait Regional Authority | 1994 | Government Grants | http://www.tsra.gov.au |
Brazil | Guarani | Land Demarcation | CIMI (Conselho Indigenista Missionário) | 1979 | NGO Support | http://www.cimi.org.br |
Mexico | Zapotecs | Cultural Identity | Centro de Derechos Indígenas | 1996 | International NGOs | http://www.cdi.org.mx |
Chile | Aymara | Indigenous Education | Asamblea Aymara de Chile | 2001 | Government Grants | http://www.aedch.cl |
Peru | Quechua | Artisan Rights | Asociación de Artesanos Quechuas | 1985 | Local Business | http://www.asociacionesquechuas.org |
Australia | Aboriginal Peoples | Representation in Government | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner | 2010 | Government Funding | http://www.humanrights.gov.au |
Canada | First Nations | Protection of Sacred Sites | Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs | 1975 | Environmental Organizations | http://www.ubcic.bc.ca |
United States | Blackfeet Nation | Land Rights Litigation | Blackfeet Land Department | 2000 | Tribal Funding | http://www.blackfeetnation.com |
New Zealand | Maori | Treaty Rights | Treaty Negotiations Minister | 1990 | Crown Funding | http://www.treaty.govt.nz |
Colombia | Emberá | Healthcare Access | Emberá Health Service | 2012 | NGO Support | http://www.emberaproject.org |
Brazil | Yanomami | Territory Protection | Yanomami Association | 1988 | International NGOs | http://www.ayrton.org |
Mexico | Maya | Linguistic Rights | Maya Language Institute | 2010 | Grants and Donations | http://www.mayalanguage.org |
Australia | Aboriginal Peoples | Art and Culture Rights | National Indigenous Art Awards | 1994 | Cultural Grants | http://www.niaawards.com.au |
Canada | Inuit | Climate Change Advocacy | Inuit Circumpolar Council | 1992 | Federal and Provincial Funding | http://www.inuitcircumpolar.com |
United States | Cherokee Nation | Language Preservation | Cherokee Language Academy | 2008 | Tribal Grants | http://www.cherokee.org |
Norway | Sami | Rights to Reindeer Herding | Sami Reindeer Herding Association | 1998 | Government Support | http://www.reindeerherding.no |
Chile | Rapa Nui | Cultural Heritage | Rapa Nui Council | 1995 | Local Government | http://www.rapanui.org |
Argentina | Mapuche | Social Justice | Mapuche National Council | 2002 | International NGOs | http://www.mapucheinternational.org |
Brazil | Krenak | Water Rights | Krenak People Council | 1999 | Local Funding | http://www.krenak.org |
Canada | Métis | Economic Development | Métis Economic Development Fund | 2005 | Government Grants | http://www.metisfund.ca |
Canada | Inuit | Food Sovereignty | Inuit Food Sovereignty Network | 2015 | NGO Partnership | http://www.inuitfoodsecurity.ca |
Australia | Gunditjmara | Cultural Heritage Site Protection | Budj Bim Cultural Landscape | 2018 | Federal Funding | http://www.budjbim.com |
Mexico | Rarámuri | Land Rights | Rarámuri Council | 2000 | Community Fundraisers | http://www.raramuri.org |
Colombia | Wayuu | Water Rights Advocacy | Wayuu Women's Council | 2016 | Foreign NGOs | http://www.wayuu.org |
United States | Sioux Tribes | Resource Rights | Sioux Nation Council | 2001 | Tribal and Federal Support | http://www.siouxnation.org |
Australia | Palawa | Language Revitalization | Palawa Kipli | 2009 | State Programs | http://www.palawakipli.org.au |
Chile | Mapudungun | Language Preservation | Mapudungun Language Project | 2011 | Government Grants | http://www.mapudungun.org |
Australia | Ngugi | Land Rights | Ngugi People Representation | 1994 | Community Funding | http://www.ngugi.org |
United States | Oglala Lakota | Healthcare Access | Oglala Sioux Lakota Department of Health | 2004 | Tribal Funding | http://www.oglalalakotahealth.org |
Canada | Haida | Wildlife Conservation | Haida Gwaii Sea Turtle Conservation | 2018 | NGO Grants | http://www.haidanation.ca |
Mexico | Tzotzil | Cultural Identity | Tzotzil Indigenous Council | 2003 | Local Government | http://www.tzotzil.org |
Peru | Shipibo-Conibo | Healthcare Access | Shipibo-Conibo Health Clinic | 2017 | International Support | http://www.shipibohealth.org |
Brazil | Tupinambá | Land and Resource Rights | Tupinambá Council | 2009 | International NGOs | http://www.tupinamba.org |
Canada | Dakota | Historic Recognition | Dakota Peoples Council | 2000 | Federal Programs | http://www.dakotapeoplescouncil.org |
Australia | Noongar | Cultural Heritage Protection | Noongar Heritage Services | 2012 | State and Local Programs | http://www.noongarheritage.org.au |
United States | Mohegan Tribe | Cultural Education | Mohegan Tribal Education Department | 2016 | Tribal Grants | http://www.mohegan-nsn.gov |
United States | Cherokee | Land and Ancestry Rights | Cherokee Nation Ancestry Office | 1995 | Government Funding | http://www.cherokeeroots.org |
New Zealand | Maori | Social Justice | Maori Council | 2008 | Government Support | http://www.maoricouncil.govt.nz |
Canada | Anishinaabe | Language Revitalization | Anishinaabe Language and Culture Society | 2019 | Community Fundraising | http://www.anishinaabe.org |
Australia | Wiradjuri | Land Rights Advocacy | Wiradjuri Council of Elders | 2001 | Local Funding | http://www.wiradjuricouncil.com.au |
Brazil | Pataxó | Environmental Protection | Pataxó Environmental Defense Fund | 2011 | International NGOs | http://www.pataxo.org |
Mexico | Mixtec | Political Representation | Mixtec Peoples Political Party | 1998 | Local Efforts | http://www.mixtec.org |
Colombia | Kankuamo | Cultural Revival | Kankuamo Council of Elders | 2013 | Government Programs | http://www.kankuamo.org |
Colombia | Nasa | Territorial Rights | Nasa Council | 2005 | Community Support | http://www.nasa.org |
Canada | Mi'kmaq | Recognition of Rights | Mi'kmaq Rights Initiative | 2005 | Government Grants | http://www.mikmaqrights.com |
Australia | Palawa | Documenting Language | Palawa Language Revival Project | 2020 | Cultural Programs | http://www.palawalive.org.au |
Australia | Bunjalung | Environmental Rights | Bunjalung Land Council | 2011 | NGO Partnership | http://www.bunjalung.org |
United States | Ojibwe | Healthcare Rights | Ojibwe Nation Health Department | 2017 | Tribal Support | http://www.ojibwehealth.org |
Brazil | Bororo | Cultural Rights | Bororo Cultural Council | 2014 | NGO and Community Support | http://www.bororo.org |
New Zealand | Ngāi Tahu | Resource Management | Ngāi Tahu Resource Management | 1996 | Government Support | http://www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz |
Canada | Tlingit | Land Management | Tlingit Land Development Corporation | 2009 | Community Funding | http://www.tlingitnation.ca |
United States | Choctaw Nation | Education Rights | Choctaw School System | 2006 | Tribal Funding | http://www.choctawnation.com |
Australia | Yorta Yorta | Water Rights | Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation | 2003 | Government Initiatives | http://www.yortayorta.com.au |
Peru | Ashaninka | Territorial Rights | Ashaninka Council | 1997 | Environmental Grants | http://www.ashaninka.org |
Argentina | Guaraní | Autonomy Rights | Guaraní Indigenous Confederation | 2001 | International Support | http://www.guaraninacion.org |
United States | Siletz | Language Revitalization | Siletz Language Program | 2018 | Tribal Support | http://www.siletztribe.org |
Canada | Huron-Wendat | Cultural Preservation | Huron-Wendat Nation | 1997 | Local Government | http://www.huronwendat.com |
Brazil | Ticuna | Healthcare Access | Ticuna Health Initiative | 2015 | NGO Support | http://www.ticuna.org |
Australia | Ngadju | Land Protection | Ngadju Conservation | 2022 | Local Funding | http://www.ngadju.org.au |
Mexico | Binnizá | Cultural Rights | Binnizá Council | 2004 | Community Fundraising | http://www.binniza.org |
Colombia | Ticuna | Linguistic Rights | Ticuna Language Project | 2011 | Community Support | http://www.ticuna.org |
United States | Caddo Nation | Cultural Heritage | Caddo Culture Preservation Council | 1999 | State and Local Programs | http://www.caddonation.com |
Canada | Cree | Inuit-Cree Relations | Cree Nation Relations Council | 2000 | Government Grants | http://www.creenation.com |
Australia | Kamilaroi | Cultural Identity | Kamilaroi Heritage Centre | 2009 | State and Local Support | http://www.kamilaroiheritage.org.au |
Finland | Inari Sami | Land Rights | Inari Sami Council | 2001 | NGO Support | http://www.inarisami.org |
United States | Shoshone | Land and Sovereignty Rights | Shoshone Nation Council | 1997 | Tribal Programs | http://www.shoshonenation.org |
Brazil | Xavante | Healthcare Access | Xavante Health Project | 2013 | International NGOs | http://www.xavante.org |
Mexico | Purépecha | Cultural Rights | Purépecha Council | 1995 | Local Initiatives | http://www.purepecha.org |
Canad | Saulteaux | Environmental Protection | Saulteaux Environmental Action Group | 2014 | Community Support | http://www.saulteaux.org |
Australia | Ngunnawal | Cultural Preservation | Ngunnawal Elders Council | 2006 | Government and Community Support | http://www.ngunnawal.org.au |
New Zealand | Tūhoe | Land Rights | Tūhoe Governance | 2015 | Local Funding | http://www.tuhoe.org |
United States | Chickasaw | Cultural Education | Chickasaw Nation Education Division | 2016 | Tribal Grants | http://www.chickasaw.net |
Brazil | Karajá | Indigenous Rights Advocacy | Karajá Indigenous Council | 2018 | International Support | http://www.karaja.org |
Canada | Nunavut Inuit | Sovereignty Rights | Nunavut Land Claims Agreement | 1993 | Federal Government | http://www.nunavut.ca |
Australia | Palawa | Land Rights | Palawa Council | 2008 | Local Government | http://www.palawacouncil.org |
Mexico | Tlapaneco | Cultural Preservation | Tlapaneco Cultural Coalition | 2002 | Local Government | http://www.tlapaneco.org |
Colombia | Emberá | Ecological Protection | Emberá Ecological Council | 2003 | International NGOs | http://www.embera.org |
United States | Arikara | Healthcare Access | Arikara Health Services | 1999 | Federal and Tribal Support | http://www.arikarahealth.org |
Canada | Gitxsan | Land Rights Advocacy | Gitxsan Tribal Council | 1995 | Government and Local Support | http://www.gitxsan.com |
Brazil | Caiabi | Cultural Identity | Caiabi Indigenous Council | 2020 | Community Funding | http://www.caiabi.org |
Australia | Gunditjmara | Land Management | Gunditjmara Land and Water Council | 2015 | Government Grants | http://www.gunditjmara.org.au |
United States | Tlingit | Environmental Protection | Tlingit Heritage Foundation | 2006 | Community Funding | http://www.tlingitnation.com |
Canada | Tsilhqot'in | Land Rights | Tsilhqot'in National Government | 2014 | Government Support | http://www.tsilhqotin.com |
Colombia | Nasa | Political Empowerment | Nasa Empowerment Council | 2018 | NGO Support | http://www.nasaempowerment.org |
Mexico | Mixe | Language Rights | Mixe Linguistic Institute | 2020 | Community Support | http://www.mixe.org |
Australia | Warlpiri | Cultural Education | Warlpiri Education and Training Trust | 2011 | Government Support | http://www.warlpiri.org.au |
Brazil | Munduruku | Territorial Rights | Munduruku People Council | 2012 | International NGOs | http://www.munduruku.org |
United States | Tuscarora | Cultural Preservation | Tuscarora Nation Cultural Center | 2003 | Tribal Funding | http://www.tuscaroranation.net |
Canada | Six Nations | Self-Government | Six Nations Council | 1988 | Provincial Funding | http://www.sixnations.ca |
Argentina | Toba | Cultural Rights | Toba Indigenous Council | 1995 | Local Initiatives | http://www.toba.org |
Australia | Yuwaalayaay | Cultural Heritage Protection | Yuwaalayaay Heritage Trust | 2007 | State Funding | http://www.yuwaalayaay.org.au |
New Zealand | Tūwharetoa | Environmental Protection | Tūwharetoa Land Trust | 2016 | Local Grants | http://www.tuhwharetoa.iwi.nz |
Colombia | Zenu | Cultural Rights | Zenu Indian Council | 2004 | Community Support | http://www.zenu.org |
United States | Crow Tribe | Resource Management | Crow Tribe Natural Resources Department | 2010 | Tribal and Federal Grants | http://www.crow-nsn.gov |
Mexico | Chinanteco | Linguistic Rights | Chinanteco Council | 1998 | Local Support | http://www.chinanteco.org |
Brazil | Arara | Territorial Rights Advocacy | Arara Indigenous Council | 2017 | International Support | http://www.arara.org |
Canada | Ktunaxa | Language Revitalization | Ktunaxa Nation Language Program | 2015 | Government Support | http://www.ktunaxa.org |
Australia | Nukunu | Land Rights | Nukunu Aboriginal Corporation | 2004 | Community Funding | http://www.nukunu.com.au |
United States | Muscogee (Creek) | Cultural Preservation | Muscogee Nation Cultural Affairs | 2016 | Tribal Grants | http://www.muscogeenation.com |
Canada | Métis | Political Representation | Métis Nation of Ontario | 1993 | Provincial Funding | http://www.metisnationontario.com |
Mexico | Hñähñu | Cultural Preservation | Hñähñu Council | 2006 | Local Efforts | http://www.hnahnu.org |
Australia | Yirrganydji | Environmental Management | Yirrganydji Aboriginal Corporation | 2014 | Government Support | http://www.yirrganydji.org.au |
Finland | Sami | Land Rights Activism | Sami Land Rights Coalition | 2010 | NGO Support | http://www.samilandrights.org |
United States | Seneca | Language Revitalization | Seneca Nation Language Program | 2009 | Tribal Grants | http://www.senecanation.com |
Mexico | Nahuatl | Language Rights Advocacy | Nahuatl Council | 2011 | NGO Support | http://www.nahuatl.org |
Canada | Blackfoot | Cultural Heritage | Blackfoot Cultural Society | 1996 | Local Government | http://www.blackfootculture.org |
Brazil | Puri | Linguistic Rights | Puri Language Project | 2013 | International Support | http://www.puri.org |
USA | Chumash | Land Rights Advocacy | Chumash Heritage Preservation | 2005 | Tribal Funding | http://www.chumashheritage.org |
Chile | Mapuche | Cultural Identity | Mapuche Heritage Agency | 2008 | Community Support | http://www.mapucheidentity.org |
United States | Hawaiian | Sovereignty Movement | Hawaiian Sovereignty Restoration | 1993 | Local Funding | http://www.hawaiianlaw.org |
Australia | Yowa | Cultural Networking | Yowa Traditions Association | 2019 | Government Grants | http://www.yowa.org.au |
Canada | Nishnawbe Aski | Resource Rights | Nishnawbe Aski Nation | 2005 | Government Support | http://www.nan.on.ca |
France | Breton | Cultural Rights | Breton Cultural Association | 1999 | Local Programs | http://www.bretonculture.org |
New Zealand | Ngāti Whātua | Cultural Rights | Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust | 2018 | Local Government | http://www.ngatiwhatua.org.nz |
United States | Omaha | Language Support | Omaha Language Preservation Society | 2012 | Tribal Grants | http://www.omahanation.org |
Australia | Noongar | Language Revitalization | Noongar Language Centre | 2010 | State Programs | http://www.noongar.org |
Canada | Yukon First Nations | Self-Governance | Council of Yukon First Nations | 1995 | Federal Funding | http://www.cyfn.ca |
Mexico | Mixe | Resource Rights | Mixe Peoples Council | 2010 | International Support | http://www.mixe.org |
Brazil | Yanomami | Land Rights Advocacy | Yanomami Indigenous Council | 2012 | International Partnerships | http://www.yanomami.org |
United States | Osage Nation | Healthcare Access | Osage Nation Health Department | 2015 | Tribal Funding | http://www.osagenation-nsn.gov |
Argentina | Charrúa | Cultural Identity | Charrúa Cultural Council | 2002 | Local Support | http://www.charrua.org |
Colombia | Emberá-Chamí | Cultural Rights | Emberá-Chamí Council | 2001 | Community Support | http://www.embera-chami.org |
Australia | Ngarrindjeri | Environmental Rights | Ngarrindjeri Aboriginal Corporation | 2006 | Government Funds | http://www.ngarrindjeri.org.au |
Canada | Inuit | Cultural Preservation | Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami | 2008 | Government Support | http://www.itk.ca |
United States | Pawnee | Cultural Heritage | Pawnee Nation Historic Preservation | 2011 | Tribal Support | http://www.pawneenation.org |
Mexico | Zapoteco | Cultural Identity | Zapoteco Council | 1999 | Local NGOs | http://www.zapoteco.org |
Australia | Arrernte | Language Revitalization | Arrernte Language Centre | 2020 | Local Community | http://www.arrernte.org.au |
New Zealand | Ngāti Awa | Environmental Protection | Ngāti Awa Environmental Management | 2012 | Local Government | http://www.ngatiawa.iwi.nz |
United States | Shawnee | Language Program | Shawnee Tribe Language Revitalization | 2018 | Tribal Support | http://www.shawneetri.be |
Canada | Tsawwassen | Land Rights | Tsawwassen First Nation | 2009 | Provincial Support | http://www.tsawwassenfirstnation.com |
Brazil | Baniwa | Cultural Population Projection | Baniwa Cultural Board | 2018 | International NGOs | http://www.baniwa.org |
Mexico | Mazahua | Cultural Heritage | Mazahua Council | 1999 | Community Support | http://www.mazahua.org |
Australia | Yankunytjatjara | Water Rights Advocacy | Yankunytjatjara Council | 2003 | Local Government | http://www.yankunytjatjara.com.au |
United States | Tsalagi | Cultural Identity | Tsalagi Heritage Society | 2006 | Tribal Programs | http://www.tsalagisociety.org |
Canada | Gitgungahmin | Cultural Representation | Gitgungahmin Nation Council | 2010 | Local Funding | http://www.gitgungahmin.org |
Chile | Mapuche | Cultural Revival | Mapuche National Council | 2003 | Community Initiatives | http://www.mapuchenation.org |
Argentina | Mbyá Guaraní | Cultural Heritage | Mbyá Guaraní National Council | 2017 | International Support | http://www.mbyaguarani.org |
Colombia | Misak | Indigenous Rights Advocacy | Misak Indigenous Council | 2014 | Local Funding | http://www.misak.org |
United States | Hopi | Cultural Rights | Hopi Cultural Preservation Office | 2001 | Tribal Grants | http://www.hopi.org |
Canada | Métis | Economic Rights | Métis Nation Economic Development | 2018 | Provincial Grants | http://www.metiseconomics.ca |
Mexico | Otomí | Cultural Advocacy | Otomí Nation | 2012 | Local Organizations | http://www.otomi.org |
Australia | Wiradjuri | Land Rights Action | Wiradjuri Council | 2010 | Local Foundations | http://www.wiradjuri.org.au |
New Zealand | Ngāti Raukawa | Land Rights Advocacy | Ngāti Raukawa Trust | 2013 | Community Support | http://www.ngatiraukawa.org |
Colombia | Pijaos | Cultural Heritage | Pijaos Cultural Council | 2005 | Foundations | http://www.pijaos.org |
United States | Navajo | Healthcare and Housing Rights | Navajo Housing Authority | 2002 | Tribal and Federal Support | http://www.navajohousing.com |
Canada | Secwepemc | Indigenous Governance | Secwepemc Nation Council | 2009 | Provincial Support | http://www.secwepemcnation.ca |
Australia | Noongar | Environmental Justice | Noongar Environmental Council | 2015 | State Programs | http://www.noongarjustice.com.au |
Brazil | Pankará | Cultural Rights | Pankará Council | 2001 | International Support | http://www.pankara.org |
Mexico | Xochimilco | Cultural Preservation | Xochimilco Cultural Council | 2015 | Local Government | http://www.xochimilco.org |
Argentina | Huarpe | Cultural Representation | Huarpe Indigenous Council | 2002 | Local Initiatives | http://www.huarpe.org |
Canada | Maliseet | Language Revitalization | Maliseet Language Program | 2016 | Tribal Grants | http://www.maliseet.org |
United States | Blackfeet | Environmental Rights Advocacy | Blackfeet Natural Resource Department | 2003 | Federal Support | http://www.blackfeetnation.com |