Raising a New Chief through the Caucus: Indigenous Democracy at Work in Mashpee
On May 6, 2023, as England was coronating a new king after weeks of mourning the passing of their previous ruler, Mashpee Wampanoags were also taking the day to fill the void of leadership left by the death of Vernon “Silent Drum” Lopez, the chief of Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe for the last 25 years of his life. Read more.
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Sand and Gravel Mining, Real Estate, and “Green Energy” Threaten the Pine Barrens of Southeastern Massachusetts
The pine barrens in southeastern Massachusetts are under threat from developments, but more so from sand and gravel mining, real estate, and so-called “green” energy development. The unique environment of the pine barrens has been formed over thousands of years; the delicate balance of the ecosystem includes the smaller plants, the animals, and the chemistry of the soil. Read more.
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How Can the New Role of the Special Rapporteur on Environmental Defenders Help Protect Indigenous Defenders?
The UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders is a position that is well known by activists from all around the world. However, the newly established role of Special Rapporteur on Environmental Defenders might be less known, as it is barely a year old. Read more.
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Sharing My Experience as an Indigenous LGBTQIA+ Person: Washington Kiriri
Washington Kiriri (Kiriri) is an Anthropology student at the Federal University of Southern Bahia in Brazil. He aspires to end the objectification of Indigenous people as anthropological case studies and to create new opportunities for Indigenous people to tell their stories. Read more.
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Naming Oneself as "India" Is a Political and Decolonizing Action: The Maricas Bolivia Movement
The Maricas Bolivia Movement (MBM) seeks to promote respect and provide support for Indigenous Transgender women in major cities through radio productions. They also aim to empower their fellow sisters in their identity and foster more inclusive and comprehensive spaces for their personal development. Read more. En Español.
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UNFCCC Bonn SB58 Simson Kapembe - Indigenous Peoples Must Be Involved In Decision Making
The Bonn Climate Change Conference hosted a large number of mandated events and continued discussions on issues of critical importance, such as global stocktake, global goal on adaptation, just transition, loss and damage, and the mitigation work program. Cultural Survival's Edson Krenak interviewed Simson Kapembe (Khoisan).
World Refugee Day 2023
A year ago, UN human rights experts expressed grave concerns about the continuous encroachment on traditional Maasai lands and housing, accompanied by a lack of transparency in, and consultation with Maasai Peoples, during decision-making and planning. This trend culminated in security forces’ violence against the Maasai who were protecting their ancestral land in the Loliondo Division of Ngorongoro District, in northern Tanzania. One year later, what is the situation like for the people of Tanzania? |
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Día Internacional en Apoyo de las Víctimas de la Tortura
En el marco del Día Internacional en Apoyo de las Víctimas de la Tortura, en Radio de Derechos Indígenas de Cultural Survival preparamos un programa para reflexionar sobre qué es la tortura, a qué formas de tortura nos enfrentamos los Pueblos Indígenas y las personas en general, en qué contextos se ejerce, cómo nos afecta y cómo recuperarnos de ella.
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¡Por la libertad de Xóchitl Ramírez Velasco!
Xóchitl Ramírez Velasco es una mujer zapoteca, defensora de derechos humanos e integrante (desde hace más de 20 años) de la asociación civil Atzin Desarrollo Comunitario. El 3 de mayo de 2023 fue detenida en Morelos, México, y acusada de secuestro, sin embargo, se ha denunciado que se trata de un caso de “identidad equivocada”. Los señalamientos judiciales en contra de Xóchitl Ramírez Velasco se suman a otros casos de criminalización de defensores de derechos humanos en México.
 Retos de la educación propia y otras reflexiones: entrevista con James Montano
James Montano es un joven misak del sur de Colombia, es ingeniero agropecuario y Magíster en Estudios Interdisciplinarios del Desarrollo por la Universidad del Cauca; también acompaña varios procesos del pueblo misak, entre ellos la Misak Universidad. Radio de Derechos Indígenas de Cultural Survival realizó una entrevista con Montano, en la cual reflexiona sobre temas como la educación propia, la situación que se vive en Colombia con la reciente llegada de un gobierno de izquierda y la crisis civilizatoria que atravesamos. |
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Indigenous Community Media Fund Grant Partner Spotlight:
Radio Comunitaria Ixim, The Voice of Our People 91.1 FM, Mexico
San Manuel is a small Indigenous community of the Tseltal and Ch'ol-speaking people, located in the first canyon that forms the first two mountain ranges in front of the plains of the Gulf of Mexico and at the height of the city of Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico. To counteract the generic and globalized media landscape, and with the objective of preserving the right to their own communication, a group of youth and young adults began to work through the collective Tseltal Bachajón Comunicación (TBC) to form Radio Comunitaria Ixim, The Voice of Our People. Read more. En español.
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Keepers of the Earth Fund Partner Spotlight:
EcoBioVi: Guardians of Barú Island’s Rich Marine Ecosystems
On a recent visit to Barú Islands, Colombia, Cultural Survival’s team learned about the remarkable work being done by EcoBioVi, a youth-led, 2021 Keepers of the Earth Fund grant partner whose story is one of resilience, cultural strengthening, and shared commitment to safeguarding the region's precious ecosystems. Read more.
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Youth Fellow Spotlight:
Tiago De Souza Moraes (Desana)
Cultural Survival staff recently spoke with Umussin (whose colonial name is Tiago) De Souza Moraes from the Desana Peoples from Novo Airão, Brazil. De Souza Moraes is a 2022 Cultural Survival Indigenous Youth Fellow from the “Pehkame Mashã” Fellowship Project focused on providing Indigenous youth the opportunity to reflect upon and share their experiences on various topics such as multiculturalism, biodiversity, and content creation in a virtual platform. Read more. Em Português.
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This issue of the CSQ is dedicated to Indigenous artists who are using art as a medium to combat the ongoing challenges of racist and colonialist erasure, cultural appropriation, and exploitation. Through their work, Indigenous artists are striving to break down barriers and debunk racist stereotypes while showcasing Indigenous brilliance.
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¡Cultural Survival Quarterly ahora está disponible en español!
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Cultural Survival advocates for Indigenous Peoples' rights and supports Indigenous communities’ self-determination, cultures and political resilience since 1972. We envision a future that respects and honors Indigenous Peoples' inherent rights and dynamic cultures, deeply and richly interwoven in lands, languages, spiritual traditions, and artistic expression, rooted in self-determination and self-governance.
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