During the Worldfocus series Indigenous Cultures, we have shown the severe threats facing native communities across the world. Worldfocus interviewed Renee Davis and Tiffany Waters, research associates at the Center for World Indigenous Studies about the movement for self-determination among indigenous people across the globe.
All Posts Tagged With: "New Zealand"
February 26, 2010
Indigenous communities struggle for global recognition
August 21, 2009
New Zealanders vote to overturn ban on smacking children
In a nationwide referendum, nearly 88 percent of New Zealanders voted "NO" when asked: "Should a smack as part of good parental correction be a criminal offense?" Do you think governments should make laws about how to punish children, or it is a private matter? Tell us what you think.
January 23, 2009
Germans told to hold the bratwurst and schnitzel
From Germany to Australia, countries are examining their diets and considering toning down on meat consumption, as livestock farming is responsible for significant greenhouse gas emissions.
November 19, 2008
Citizenship gained by soil or blood
Nationality laws vary greatly around the globe. Here is a chart detailing the size of foreign-born populations and protocols for citizenship and naturalization around the world.
November 5, 2008
Other nations head to the polls
Though the U.S. election is dominating headlines around the world, several other countries are also going to the polls.








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