Shor Indigenous Peoples in Russia Call to Save the Kuznetskiy Alatau Biosphere Reserve

Since 1974, a network of biosphere reserves has been established on Earth within the framework of UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Program. Read more.

A Canadian Mining Giant vs. the Guardians of the Amazon

The spear in Domingo Antun’s hand catches the late afternoon sun as he greets us at the entrance to Maikuaints territory. The wooden shaft, carved from native palm, stretches seven feet in the air. Read more. En español.

Indigenous Resistance to a Made-in-Canada Mine

The morning sun filters through the jungle canopy as brothers Freddy and Marcos Ankuash walk along a slope behind the ecological tourism center in Maikuaints territory.  Read more.

Red Alert! Violent Raids and Arrests in Mapuche Communities in Chubut, Argentina

On February 11, 2025, multiple violent raids were carried out simultaneously in Lofs (Mapuche Indigenous communities) throughout the Andean mountain range, region of Chubut Province, Argentina. Read more. En español.

Despite Some Gains, Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Remain Lowest-Scoring Indicator in Third Annual Clean Car Report

For the third year running, automakers scored lowest in accounting for rights violations and impacts to Indigenous Peoples among 88 clean car indicators. Read more. En español.

Lithium Mine Permit in Nevada Violates Indigenous Peoples’ Rights: Mine Permitted Without Free, Prior and Informed Consent

The United States government’s decision to permit Lithium Americas to mine at Thacker Pass in Nevada violated Indigenous people’s rights, according to Human Rights Watch and the ACLU. The 18,000-acre mining project is under construction and will extract lithium from one of the world’s largest known deposits. Read more.

National Tribal Organizations Urge Administration to Respect Tribal Sovereignty and Uphold Trust and Treaty Obligations Amid Executive Actions 

A coalition of Tribal organizations is calling on the Administration to ensure that recent executive actions do not undermine the unique sovereign political status of Tribal Nations as sovereign nations. Read more. 

Indigenous Rights Radio Celebrates 10 Years of Amplifying Indigenous Voices

On World Radio Day, Cultural Survival celebrated 10 years of amplifying Indigenous people’s voices through the Indigenous Rights Radio Program.  Read more. En español.

Dr. Mayian Lekirimpoto: The Samburu Doctor Proving That Science Belongs to Indigenous Women, Too

Meet Dr. Mayian Lekirimpoto, one of the few Indigenous Samburu women in medicine. Read more. 

“Haunted” at the Boston Public Library Addresses Land Back through Native Comedy Theater

It all started with a warm and personal invitation to attend the rolling premiere of Company One's stage production of “Haunted” at the Boston Public Library. Read more.

International Mother Language Day Spotlight: Felipe H. Lopez (Zapotec)

Felipe H. Lopez, a Seton Hall University professor, literary artist, and language activist, was born in the pueblo and municipality of San Lucas Quiaviní in the east of the central valley in Oaxaca, southwestern México. Read more.

Indigenous Youth Fellow Spotlight: 

Language is Culture: Indigenous Youth Fellows Revitalizing Their Languages

Language is the root of culture. Safeguarding and strengthening language systems, especially among youth and future generations, is the most authentic way of strengthening culture. Read more. 

Keepers of the Earth Spotlight:

Strengthening Bonds to Resist Lithium Extraction: Pankararú-Pataxó People in Brazil

“We who have the spiritual strength and relied on our land as a source of life are now selling our wealth and allowing them to be devastated in the name of progress…So what kind of progress is this?” asked the resident of the Jequitinhonha Valley, questioning the false promise of lithium mining corporations. Read more.

Indigenous Community Media Fund Grant Partner Spotlight:

Mamasa Finds its Voice: Indigenous Youth Use Radio to Fight for Their Land

In the remote, mountainous region of Mamasa Regency, West Sulawesi, Indonesia, a group of Indigenous youth has turned to a traditional medium to address modern challenges: radio.  Read more.

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