UN Calls on Mexico to Protect Indigenous Journalists and Support Community Radio Stations
On September 19, 2019, the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) released its Concluding Observations about Mexico’s human rights record. The Committee denounced the attacks on Indigenous journalists and Indigenous community radio stations in Mexico. Read more. En Español
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Criminally Set Fires Destroy Xavante Territory in Brazil
Allegedly criminally set fires have destroyed nearly all of Xavante Indigenous Territory Areões, about 219,000 hectares, in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil, according to a report by Globo News, a leading mainstream media source in Brazil. Read more.
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Militarization In Eastern Guatemala Threatens Freedom of Expression and Indigenous Human Rights Defenders
Since September 4, 2019, 22 municipalities in Eastern Guatemala have been militarized by right-wing president Jimmy Morales after declaring a “state of siege” or martial law in the largely Indigenous region of the country, for a minimum period of 30 days. Read more. En Español
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Indigenous Peoples Face Obstacles at the UN Climate Action Summit
Janene Yazzie, development program coordinator for the International Indian Treaty Council and the council’s representative as co-convenor of the Indigenous Peoples Major Group of the High-level Political Forum on the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, spoke to Avejnim Cotji about the obstacles Indigenous delegates are facing at this week's Climate Action Summit in NYC.
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2020 Indigenous Community Media Youth Fellowship Call for Proposals
Submission Deadline: September 27, 2019
Cultural Survival is pleased to announce its call for proposals to support Indigenous youth communicators in building their capacity as radio broadcasters and journalists. Applicants must reside in one of the following: Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Nepal and northern India. Read more. En español
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Community Media Grant Partner
RADIO XYAAB ’TZUULTAQ’A, El Estor, Izabal
Radio Xyaab ’Tzuultaq’a is supporting the Artisanal Fishermen's Guild, who are carrying out an arduous fight for the protection of their territory and the cessation of pollution of Lake Izabal, caused by the Guatemalan Nickel Company CGN-PRONICO. Read more. En español
ALERT!!! Radio Xyaab ’Tzuultaq’a was raided yesterday by the Public Ministry! Read more. En español |
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Ixil Youth Learn New Skills in Radio Production Workshop in Nebaj, Guatemala
“I never imagined that I was going to do voice-over practices,” said Elena Brito, speech and radio formats workshop participant. “At the community radio station, we are going to speak in Ixil and Spanish, one of the programming topics will be the strengthening of the participation of women,” she pointed out. Read more. En español |
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Keepers of the Earth Fund Grant Partner Spotlight
Fundación Sembrando Vida y Paz (Funsevipaz), Colombia
Funsevipaz was created more than five years ago by a group of professionals who seeks to inform Kamëntša and Inga communities on Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) to promote Indigenous rights and push for their implementation by the Colombian government in the face of proposed development projects on their lands. Read more. |
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IMPORTANT UPDATE! We are excited to be planning the 45th annual Cultural Survival Bazaar in Cambridge, and in support of our event series, we will be charging a small admission fee. Your contribution will benefit our entire Bazaar community, including artists, vendors, and you as our loyal attendees. $3 for adults ($1 for kids). Cash is preferred; cards will be accepted.
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Cultural Survival advocates for Indigenous Peoples' rights and supports Indigenous communities’ self-determination, cultures and political resilience since 1972. We envision a future that respects and honors Indigenous Peoples' inherent rights and dynamic cultures, deeply and richly interwoven in lands, languages, spiritual traditions, and artistic expression, rooted in self-determination and self-governance.
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