Cultural Survival Expresses Solidarity with the Lof Paillako (Mapuche) in Argentina Facing Forced Evictions

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.  En español. 

Indigenous Leaders to Convene at Global Summit about the Energy Transition

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, an international summit taking place from October 8 to 10, 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland.  Read more.  

The Road to Tahua: Journeying to Heart of the Lithium Triangle via Sacred Salt Flats

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. En español. 

EU’s Legislation on Critical Raw Materials Risks Increasing Threats to Indigenous Peoples from Mining Projects 

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.

Christian Town Road: An Indigenous Intergenerational Look at Place on Martha’s Vineyard 

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.  

Indigenous Athletes Take Center Stage at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris

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 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. 

Reclaiming Culture Through the Power of Two-Spirit Voices

Miskitu Indigenous Leader Brooklyn Rivera Is Still Missing, Now for Over 10 Months

Nicaraguan Miskitu Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera has been disappeared 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. 

Indigenous Youth Fellow Spotlight: 

Meet Our 2024 Cohort of Indigenous Youth Fellows

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. En español. 

Keepers of the Earth Spotlight:

Kimi Ndii Collective Strengthens Artistic Tradition through Textiles and Pottery in Ñuu Savi

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. En español. 

Indigenous Community Media Fund Grant Partner Spotlight:

Valasa Bultoo Radio in India

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. 

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