Sentence examples for indigenous race from inspiring English sources

A colonial-era compromise, confirmed by Sir Kamisese's post-independence government, reserved the ownership of 80% of Fiji's land to the indigenous race, but granted long leases to Indian farmers.

An archaic law passed in 1982 denies any form of citizenship to the Muslim Rohingya, the victims in Rakhine state, on the ground that they are not an "indigenous race" like the Kachin, Karen and others.

It has been suggested that the Na'vi, the indigenous race whose land is threatened by the activities of a powerful mining organisation in James Cameron's movie Avatar, were based on the Kondhs.

The Myriad, an indigenous race of aliens, is addicted to Xenodium and will do everything they can to prevent the Consortium from plundering their resources.

The press release described the film as "an emotional journey of redemption and revolution" and said the story is of "a wounded former Marine, thrust unwillingly into an effort to settle and exploit an exotic planet rich in biodiversity, who eventually crosses over to lead the indigenous race in a battle for survival".

For example, being a male, of indigenous race, of low socio-economic status (SES) or living in a remote area has been shown to increase the risk of dying from any cause [ 10].

He sees opportunities there for Malaysian construction companies to win contracts—just as foreign investors are being courted to help kick-start growth in Malaysia.But any serious overhaul has to tackle the perks given to Malays and other indigenous races, who make up about 65% of the population.

Badawi's grand plan Floored The private sector to the rescue The meter is ticking Out of the dorm ReprintsThe prime minister's grand plan would have been more impressive still had he taken the opportunity to scrap the expensive positive-discrimination policies, in force since 1970, that aim to help "bumiputra" (Malays and other indigenous races) catch up with Chinese and Indian minorities.

Kuala Lumpur's heterogeneous populace includes the country's three major ethnic groups: the Malays, the Chinese and the Indians, although the city also has a mix of different cultures including Eurasians, as well as Kadazans, Ibans and other indigenous races from East Malaysia and Peninsula Malaysia.

It is signed by a heavy lineup of names, including the commissioners for disability rights, indigenous rights, race relations and former residents of the homes.

The duo then discover that Eggman has enlisted the help of a group of the world's indigenous Zeti race, collectively known as the Deadly Six, using a magical conch to keep them under his command.