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** Cultural Survival Expresses Solidarity with the Lof Paillako (Mapuche) in Argentina Facing Forced Evictions
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Cultural Survival stands in solidarity with the Mapuche Tehuelche Peoples of the Lof Paillako community in Chubut, Argentina, whose forced eviction has been momentarily suspended pending a decision in a federal court. Read more. ([link removed]) En español. ([link removed])
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** Indigenous Leaders to Convene at Global Summit about the Energy Transition
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August 9, 2024 - The Indigenous Peoples Global Coordinating Committee, in partnership with Securing Indigenous Peoples Rights to a Green Economy (SIRGE) Coalition, is hosting the JUST TRANSITION: Indigenous Peoples’ Perspectives, Knowledge, and Lived Experiences ([link removed]) , an international summit taking place from October 8 to 10, 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland. Read more ([link removed]) .
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** The Road to Tahua: Journeying to Heart of the Lithium Triangle via Sacred Salt Flats
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Lebanese-American author and poet Khalil Gibran is noted for his words declaring that, “There must be something strangely sacred in salt. It is in our tears and in the sea.” Indeed, extraordinarily diverse cultures and faiths the world over have long viewed salt with reverence and as a central part of life, survival, economy, and ceremony. Given its abilities to preserve, maintain, and enhance life, as well as purify and destroy, this substance is understood by many communities as a gift from the earth and an inseparable part of who we are as humans. Read more. ([link removed]) En español. ([link removed])
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** EU’s Legislation on Critical Raw Materials Risks Increasing Threats to Indigenous Peoples from Mining Projects
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If the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) is not implemented to uphold Indigenous Peoples' rights to self-determination and Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), Indigenous Peoples' rights violations will escalate in the EU and around the world. Read more. ([link removed])
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** Christian Town Road: An Indigenous Intergenerational Look at Place on Martha’s Vineyard
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In the mid-1600s, my ancestor, Mittark, was the Sachem of Aquinnah, a village on the island of Nopee, known today as Martha's Vineyard. Mittark had two sons, Ompany and Keteanummin. I descend from Ompany, the eldest son, who had converted to the Christian faith. After the passing of Mittark, Keteanummin was selected by the people of Aquinnah as the next Sachem, as the people rejected Ompany for his conversion to Christianity. Read more. ([link removed])
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** Indigenous Athletes Take Center Stage at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
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The Paris 2024 Olympic Games, hosted in France, promised to be a landmark event. They showcased diverse athletic talents worldwide and celebrated a century of Indigenous participation in the Games. Over 50 Indigenous athletes ([link removed]) proudly represented their nations, marking a significant milestone in the history of the Olympics. This substantial increase from previous years highlights the growing recognition of Indigenous talent in sports. Read more. ([link removed])
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** Reclaiming Culture Through the Power of Two-Spirit Voices
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From campaigns for equal rights to impactful cultural landmarks, the 2SLGBTQ+ movement constitutes advocacy for parity, diversity, and the affirmation of unique identity. Two-Spirit individuals, who embody both masculine and feminine qualities within Indigenous cultures, often face adversity and marginalization ([link removed]) from misconceptions and assumptions about gender roles ([link removed]) , misunderstandings of terminology ([link removed]) , inadequate legal protections, lack of representation in media, and biases in healthcare settings. Read more. ([link removed])
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** Miskitu Indigenous Leader Brooklyn Rivera Is Still Missing, Now for Over 10 Months
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Nicaraguan Miskitu Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera has been disappeared ([link removed]) under the dictatorship of Daniel Ortega for 10 months now and the lack of news coming out of the beleaguered country and lack of interest in Rivera's fate has distressed human rights workers. Read more. ([link removed])
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Former Cultural Survival Youth Fellow Ninari Kichwa from Ecuador officially released her song on YouTube as part of her educational materials created last year. En español. ([link removed])

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Global Indigenous News- August 2024


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Portrait Of A Nama Hero - Simon Kooper Of Namibia ([link removed])
Simon Kooper, a prominent Nama leader and freedom fighter, played a pivotal role in the resistance against colonial oppression in Namibia during the early 20th century. As a staunch advocate for the rights and dignity of the Nama people, Kooper's leadership was instrumental in mobilizing resistance against German colonial rule, which sought to exploit and subjugate his community.

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Cultural Survival Global News Bulletin August 2024 ([link removed])
Global News on the topic of Indigenous rights.
This edition includes news from the United Nations, the US, Australia, Canada, Bangladesh, Nepal, South Africa, Guatemala, Peru, Mexico and Panama.

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¡Por la revitalización de las lenguas Indígenas! ([link removed])
Según información del Instituto Iberoamericano de Lenguas Indígenas, “el 38.4% de las lenguas Indígenas de América Latina y el Caribe se encuentran en peligro de desaparición”. ¿Por qué es importante que se sigan hablando las lenguas Indígenas? ¿Qué estrategias podemos implementar para revitalizarlas? ¿Se pueden revitalizar idiomas en extremo peligro de extinción? En este programa de Radio de Derechos Indígenas de Cultural Survival respondemos éstas y otras preguntas.

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Noticiero regional sobre Pueblos Indígenas, agosto 2024 ([link removed])
Como parte del derecho a la información, Cultural Survival le presenta este noticiero del mes de agosto de 2024 con notas relevantes de Norte, Centro y Sur América, África y Asia, el cual puede escuchar, descargar y compartir de forma gratuita.


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** Indigenous Youth Fellow Spotlight:
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** Meet Our 2024 Cohort of Indigenous Youth Fellows
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Our Indigenous Youth Fellowship supports young Indigenous leaders between the ages of 18-28 who are working to transform their communities and create opportunities for the elevation, defense, and strengthening of their cultures and traditional knowledge practices while developing their leadership, organizational, and project management skills. Since 2018, we have awarded 137 fellowships supporting 305 fellows. Read more. ([link removed]) En español. ([link removed])
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** Keepers of the Earth Spotlight:
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** Kimi Ndii Collective Strengthens Artistic Tradition through Textiles and Pottery in Ñuu Savi
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The community of Santa María Cuquila in Ñuu Savi (Mixteca region) in Oaxaca, Mexico, has taken advantage of the generosity of the land to make clay objects ranging from kitchen utensils to houses and delicate objects of Indigenous art. Read more. ([link removed]) En español. ([link removed])
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** Indigenous Community Media Fund Grant Partner Spotlight:
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** Valasa Bultoo Radio in India
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Deep in the heart of India's troubled central region, where Indigenous Peoples, known as Tribal communities, face displacement and hardship due to Maoist conflict, a ray of hope emerges from the airwaves. Valasa Bultoo Radio, a mobile radio project, is giving a voice to these often-ignored groups. Read more. ([link removed])
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** Cultural Survival Quarterly Magazine

48-2: Protect the Protectors, Defend the Defenders ([link removed])
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This issue of the Cultural Survival Quarterly focuses on stories of a few of the many Indigenous environmental defenders who put their lives at risk to protect the planet and secure the rights of their Peoples.


** ¡Cultural Survival Quarterly ahora está disponible en español!
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