Rights at Risk: Energy Transfer vs. Greenpeace Ruling Has Implications for All

We at Cultural Survival are disheartened and dismayed that a North Dakota jury has found Greenpeace liable for defamation, ordering the non-profit organization to pay at least $660 million in damages to Texas-based oil company Energy Transfer. Read more. En español.

Indigenous Peoples and the Car Industry: How Hyundai Harms Indigenous Peoples Throughout the Americas 

The Hyundai Motor Company, one of the world’s largest automakers, has positioned itself as a sustainability leader, promising to drive "Progress for Humanity." Read more. 

Indigenous Communities Examine Risks and Impacts of Climate Change at First Annual Meeting in Colombia

Climate change is accelerating worldwide. Given the immediacy of this reality, Cultural Survival convened the First Meeting on the Impact and Risks of Climate Change in Bogota, Colombia from January 24-26, 2025. Read more.  En español.

Lake Pátzcuaro: A Mirror Cracked by Climate Change

In the heart of Michoacán, Mexico, Lake Pátzcuaro is of vital ecological, cultural, and historical importance.   Read more. En español.

Decolonizing the Past, Reclaiming the Future: The Maasai Gather in Nairobi to Set the Record Straight

If cities had ghosts, Nairobi would be haunted by the whispers of those it displaced. Read more.

Indigenous Peoples' Right to Truth and Dignity of Victims

Each year, on March 24, the International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims is observed. Read more. 

The Crisis of Deforestation on Indigenous Lands and Territories

March 21 is International Day of Forests, and on this day, Cultural Survival reminds you that forests are not just part of nature and ecosystems. Read more.

The Importance of Our Relatives: The Forests and Trees

I remember growing up and climbing trees as a child; they were my haven when I needed space. Read more. 

Mona Omar: The Indigenous Climate Warrior Leading Women to the Frontlines of Climate Action

When Mona Omar (Somali/Maasai) was a child, the land still spoke. Elders could predict the rains by watching the sky, birds, and the flowering of certain trees. Read more.

Bullets and Beatings Support Canadian Mines

Canada has finalized negotiations on a free trade deal with Ecuador, but claimed human rights protections ring hollow in light of alleged state repression. Read more. 

‘Canadian Companies Destroy in the Name of Canada’

Government and industry will do whatever it takes to push through mining projects, but Indigenous opposition is strong in the heart of the Andes. Read more.

Maasai Fight for Survival: Land Grabs, Evictions, and the Struggle for Cultural Identity in Tanzania

In Tanzania, the Maasai are relentlessly struggling to protect their ancestral lands, cultural heritage, and way of life. Read more. En español.

Climate Challenges and Adaptation Strategies of the Rendille Community in Kenya

At the Cultural Survival gathering in Nakuru, Kenya, on February 22, 2025, Cultural Survival staff met with Margaret Super, a dedicated woman advocate for pastoralist communities' livelihoods and women’s rights in the northeastern part of Kenya known as Marsabit County. Read more.

In Memoriam: Remembering 41 Indigenous Defenders Who Were Murdered in 2024 in Latin America

Globally, 64.8% of all attacks against defenders were against those defending land and territories. Read more. En español.

The Human Cost of Conservation: Recognizing Indigenous Rights in Wildlife Protection

On March 3, as the world observes World Wildlife Day, many will celebrate the achievements of conservation, the protection of endangered species, and the stewardship of ecosystems.  Read more.

RightsCon 2025: Indigenous Voices Lead Call for Digital Sovereignty and Resilience in Taipei

The 13th edition of RightsCon, the world’s leading summit on human rights in the digital age, was held in Taipei, strongly emphasizing Indigenous voices and the challenges they face in a rapidly evolving technological revolution. Read more.

“Indigenous Identities: Here, Now & Always”

“Indigenous Identities: Here, Now & Always,” on exhibition at Rutgers University’s Zimmerli Art Museum now through December 21, 2025, was curated by the late artist Jaune Quick-too-See Smith (January 15, 1940-January 24, 2025). Read more.

Indigenous Youth Fellow Spotlight: 

Free, Prior and Informed Consent: Youth Fellows Fighting for Indigenous Rights

In a time where the consequences of climate change are being felt on a global scale, the transition to “green” energy is an urgent necessity. Read more. 

Indigenous Community Media Fund Grant Partner Spotlight:

Desplazamiento forzado: la forma de sobrevivir ante el despojo de tierras Indígenas

El día transcurre con aparente normalidad. Un grupo de mujeres se reúne en el centro de la comunidad y preparan alimentos para una actividad comunitaria. Lea mas.

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