May 2025 Enewsletter
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** Cultural Survival Condemns Violence Against Indigenous Peoples in Panama
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Cultural Survival expresses deep concern and condemnation of the increasing repression by the Panamanian State against Indigenous Peoples and the general population mobilizing in defense of their collective rights. Read more. ([link removed]) En español. ([link removed])
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** Resistance and Repression: The Dire Situation of Indigenous Peoples in the Face of the Political and Social Crisis in Panama
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Since late April 2025, Panama has experienced a wave of social mobilizations led by various sectors expressing their rejection of legislative reforms imposed by the State. Read more. ([link removed]) En español. ([link removed])
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** Cultural Survival Denounces Harassment of Indigenous Delegates at International Fora
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In April 2025, Cultural Survival accompanied two Indigenous authorities from Bolivia, Pastor Carvajal (Aymara) from the Seque Jahuira Viacha Community in the Department of La Paz and Guadalupe Fernández (Quechua) from the Ayllu Acre Antequera, province of Poopó Department of Oruro, to the 24th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Read more. ([link removed]) En español. ([link removed])
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** Cultural Survival Condemns Recent Criminalization of K'iche' Ancestral Authorities in Guatemala
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The recent attack on April 23, 2025, on ancestral Indigenous institutions in Guatemala through the criminalization of two of their former leaders is illegal and contrary to national and international law. Read more. ([link removed]) En español. ([link removed])
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** Important Reminder: Indigenous Peoples Safeguard Nature's Diversity and Mother Earth
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This year’s International Day for Biological Diversity (May 22) theme was “Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development.” Read more. ([link removed])
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** Massachusetts Indigenous Legislative Agenda Advances
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On Monday, May 12, 2025, supporters of the five bills promoted by the Massachusetts Indigenous Legislative Agenda (MILA) converged on the State House in Boston to lobby senators and representatives to pass the entire slate of long-stalled Indigenous-backed legislation. Read more. ([link removed])
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** Cultural Survival Submits Report on the State of Indigenous Rights in the U.S. for the UPR
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In April 2025, Cultural Survival submitted a stakeholder report to the Human Rights Council for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United States. Read more. ([link removed])
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** Ngäbe Communities Affected by Chan 75 Hydroelectric Dam and Cultural Survival Submit UPR Report on Indigenous Rights in Panama
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In November 2025, the Panamanian State's human rights record will be examined again before the United Nations Human Rights Council under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). This review mechanism examines compliance with human rights in all UN member states. Read more. ([link removed]) En español. ([link removed])
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** From the Ground Up: Why Indigenous Communities Must Be at the OECD Forum and Engaged in the Mineral Supply Chain
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On May 4–8, 2025, Cultural Survival and the Securing Indigenous Peoples Rights in the Green Economy (SIRGE) Coalition participated at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains in Paris, France. Read more. ([link removed])
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** 2025 Transition Minerals Tracker Underscores the Disproportionate Impact of Mining for Transition Minerals on Indigenous Communities
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Updated annually, the Transition Minerals Tracker monitors human rights risks linked to major mining operations for key minerals used in renewable energy, electrification, and battery technologies. Read more. ([link removed])
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** Science and Tradition Unite to Fight a Giant Copper Mine in Ecuador
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In the eastern shadows of Ecuador’s Andes mountains, where the dense Amazon rainforest begins its sprawl toward the horizon, the Maikuaints Shuar stand at a crossroads of survival. Read more. ([link removed])
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** A Rebel Priest, A Crusading Lawyer, and A Canadian Mining Company
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In the heart of Cuenca, in an old house filled with books on faith, revolution, and Indigenous rights, lives Father Fernando Vega, an 80-year-old priest whose spiritual guidance has become a cornerstone of the water defense movement. Read more. ([link removed])
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** Indigenous Water Defenders Take on a Canadian Mining Giant
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The morning mist clings to the rolling hills of páramo de Kimsakocha as a dozen water defenders approach the chain link fence marking the entrance to what could become Ecuador’s next major gold, copper and silver mine. Read more. ([link removed])
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** “Our Land Is Our Livelihood”: Jackson M. Shaa and the Enduring Struggle of the Narasha Maasai
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In the southern Rift Valley of Kenya, beyond the steaming geothermal fields, fenced-off national parks, and margins of Lake Naivasha (Enaiposha), lies Narasha, a semi-arid landscape home to the Maasai people for generations. Read more. ([link removed])
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** May 5th and the Movement for Justice for MMIWG/MMIP at Sweetgrass Cultural Enrichment Center
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May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls/People/Relatives (MMIWG/MMIP/MMIR), a day dedicated to honoring the lives lost and demanding justice. Read more. ([link removed])
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** For Edgar Heap of Birds, Home Is Important
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Artist Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds (Cheyenne/Arapaho) was the keynote speaker at Stockton University’s annual Arts and Culture Summit on April 4-5, 2025, an event that served as beginning preparation for the United States of America’s 250th anniversary next year. Read more. ([link removed])
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** How Sweet It Isn’t: “Sugar” by Tara Moses and the Illusion of Choice
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On April 19, 2025, Cultural Survival attended “Sugar,” a play written by Tara Moses (Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and Muscogee Creek) and presented by Fresh Ink Theater at the Boston Center for the Arts. Read more. ([link removed])
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** “Mama Qota Is at Risk”: Indigenous Communities and Defenders Unite to Save Lake Titicaca in La Paz and El Alto, Bolivia
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In a joint effort to continue raising awareness about the critical situation of Lake Titicaca, Cultural Survival, through Indigenous Rights Radio, organized the event "Listening and Exchange Session: Mama Qota is at Risk" on March 28 - 29, 2025. Read more. ([link removed]) En español. ([link removed])
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Missed our webinar? Watch Resilience Rising: Indigenous Wisdom in Disaster Response and Climate Crisis Management above. En español. ([link removed])

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Global Indigenous News - May 2025

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On Monday, April 28, at the Ford Foundation, Charles Blow hosted a discussion with Tristan Ahtone (Kiowa), Editor at Large at Grist, and Aimee Roberson (Choctaw and Chickasaw), Executive Director at Cultural Survival.
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Visit Cultural Survival Bazaar artist Houseofmirs.com ([link removed]) to learn how the Indigenous Peoples in Kashmir dream. They are currently offering a 20% discount on all our handcrafted collections. Every purchase helps sustain the tradition and the hands behind it. Learn more. ([link removed])


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Cultural Survival Global News Bulletin May 2025 ([link removed])

International Day For Biodiversity 2025 ([link removed])

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Noticiero regional sobre Pueblos Indígenas, mayo 2025 ([link removed])

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Abejas, aliadas de los Pueblos Indígenas y de la humanidad ([link removed])

¡Marco Antonio Suástegui vive! ([link removed])

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En memoria… Defensores y defensoras Indígenas asesinados en 2024 ([link removed])

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** Indigenous Youth Fellow Spotlight:
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** Rooted in Resilience: Reforestation Initiatives Led by Indigenous Youth
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Indigenous communities have a wealth of knowledge gained from generations of sustainable land management practices, making them invaluable leaders in reforestation and conservation efforts. Read more. ([link removed]) En español. ([link removed])
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** Indigenous Community Media Fund Grant Partner Spotlight:
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** Kharas Community Radio: A Voice for Culture and Empowerment in Keetmanshoop
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Keetmanshoop, a town steeped in history and cultural diversity in southern Namibia, is home to Kharas Community Radio, a beacon of information, education, and entertainment for the Kharas Region. Read more. ([link removed])
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** Keepers of the Earth Spotlight:
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** The Art of Vicuña Harvesting by the Diaguita Nation in Argentina
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On May 22, the International Day for Biological Diversity, Cultural Survival presents the practice of chaku, or vicuña wool harvesting, in the La Angostura area of ​​Catamarca Province in Argentina. Read more. ([link removed]) En español. ([link removed])


** CS Member Spotlight: Johannes Stahl
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Cultural Survival's community includes people from all walks of life, with beautiful stories to tell of your own about why you decided to become an advocate for Indigenous Peoples' rights. Sharing these stories further connects our community, provides much-needed solidarity and validation to our staff and partners on the ground, and helps us inspire others to join our movement. Read more. ([link removed])

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** Cultural Survival Quarterly Magazine
49-1: Resilience Rising: Indigenous Wisdom in Disaster Response and Climate Crisis Management ([link removed])
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This issue of the Cultural Survival Quarterly is dedicated is dedicated to uplifting Indigenous Knowledge and promoting community action to address climate change-induced natural disasters.


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