Brooklyn Rivera, a leading Indigenous activist in Nicaragua, has died in government custody after nearly three years of detention. The government cited a bacterial infection post-COVID-19, while human rights advocates blame enforced disappearance and neglect.
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This article discusses the unique opening ceremony of the FIFA Women's World Cup, which was a collaboration between the Maori people of New Zealand and the First Nations people of Australia. The ceremony featured artistic representations of a giant stingray and a rainbow serpent, and was intended to celebrate the cultural roots of both tournament co-hosts and promote international unity.
The nation's central bank announced Thursday that the new $5 bill will feature an Indigenous design instead of an image of King Charles III, following consultation with the center-left Labor Party government. This move is part of a larger trend of countries around the world removing the British monarchy from their bank notes and is a sign of the changing times and a recognition of the importance of Indigenous culture in Australia. The new design is expected to be unveiled in the coming months.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced her resignation after more than five years in office. Her final act as leader was to join Education Minister Chris Hipkins at the Rātana meeting grounds, and her departure has been met with sadness from many New Zealanders. Ardern's deputy, Grant Robertson, will serve as acting Prime Minister until a new leader is chosen in a leadership election on February 18th.