Articles by Joseph Lee
Joseph Lee is an Aquinnah Wampanoag writer and lives in New York City.
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Indigenous Taíno of Puerto Rico take their fight for visibility and rights to the UN
Without US representation, the Taíno advocate for environmental justice and cultural preservation internationally.
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Why an essential part of Indigenous rights and international law is rarely enforced
Free, prior, and informed consent is the gold standard of Indigenous rights. So why isn't it followed?
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Indigenous leaders convene at UN to push for human rights protections
The international forum provides an opportunity for communities from across the globe to meet. Here's what's on the table.
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Amid illegal Amazon gold mining, Indigenous land defenders get reinforcements
Experts say the mines lead to murder, deforestation, pollution, and other crimes against Indigenous people in Brazil.