By Brenda Norrell, Censored News, April 28, 2025
NEW YORK -- Indigenous delegates were clearly frustrated, and spoke out against the self-glorifying statements of governments and NGOs, during the U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues today.
Indigenous described the racism and discrimination in the U.S. and Canada. Censorship within the Permanent Forum was debated by delegates from Burundi, the Russian Federation and the United States.
Navajo Nation Councilwoman Eugenia Charles-Newton spoke on crime in Indian country, and the lack of felony prosecution on the Navajo Nation, during this morning session.
Charles-Newton described the Navajo Nation as a sovereign nation and "domestic dependent tribal nation" with a temporary tribal government that is similar to the U.S. government.