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The 21st session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues ([link removed]) is taking place until May 6. This year's theme is "Indigenous Peoples, business, autonomy and the human rights principles of due diligence including Free, Prior and Informed Consent." Members of our team were there to advocate for Indigenous rights, build alliances, and amplify Indigenous voices. Listen to some of the podcasts we have produced with UNPFII delegates.
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Justice in the Transition to the Green Economy - Galina Angarova At UNPFII ([link removed])
An intervention by Cultural Survival's Executive Director Galina Angarova (Buryat) at the 21st session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues on the impacts of mining for transition minerals on Indigenous Peoples. Read the full statement. ([link removed]) En español ([link removed])

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More Funding is Needed to Advance Indigenous Languages ([link removed])
In this interview at the 21st session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, Cultural Survival's Director of Programs Avexnim Cojti (Maya Ki’che) speaks to Chris Honahnie (Dine/Hopi) from the International Indian Treaty Council about the revitalization of the Hopi language.

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We Need to Grow New, Young Speakers - Richard Grounds on Indigenous Languages ([link removed])
Over the past 25 years, Richard A. Grounds (Yuchi), Ph.D., has worked with Yuchi Elders to create new Yuchi speakers and bring his language back into his community, as well as advocating for Indigenous Peoples' language rights globally.

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Work Hard To Revitalize Your Indigenous Language - Diphetogo Anita Lekgowa of IPACC ([link removed])
Cultural Survival's Director of Programs Avexnim Cojti (Maya Ki’che) speaks to Diphetogo Anita Lekgowa (San) from the Indigenous Peoples of Africa Coordinating Committee (IPACC) about Indigenous language revitalization efforts in Africa.

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La autodeterminación de los Pueblos Indígenas y el Estado Plurinacional ([link removed])
Presentamos una entrevista con Simón Freddy Condo Riveros, quien está participando en el Foro Permanente de las Naciones Unidas para las Cuestiones Indígenas y fue entrevistado por Avexnix Cojti. Él nos habla sobre un tema esencial para los Pueblos Indígenas: la autodeterminación y el Estado Plurinacional.

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Pueblo Wayúu y el Consentimiento Libre, Previo e Informado ([link removed])
Jakeline Romero lideresa del pueblo Wayúu en Colombia, nos comenta precisamente sobre la situación del derecho al consentimiento libre previo e informado en su pais a través de una entrevista realizada por nuestra colega Avexnim Cojtí.

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Foro Permanente de la ONU y el Consentimiento Libre, Previo e Informado ([link removed])
El tema especial que se estará abordando en este foro es: “Pueblos Indígenas, empresas, autonomía y los principios de derechos humanos asociados a la diligencia debida, incluido el consentimiento libre, previo e informado”. Conozcamos más a través de esta entrevista con Otilia Lux.

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Foro permanente de la ONU y pueblos aislados en Brasil ([link removed])
Angela Caxayana, representante de la Coordinadora de Organizaciones Indígenas de la Amazonía en Brasil nos comparte sobre las comunidades en aislamiento en Brasil a través de una entrevista realizada por nuestra colega Avexnim Cojti.


** There is still time to get involved.
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** 1. Join the conversation!
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What are the pressing issues affecting your Indigenous community?
Create a short video (up to 2 minutes) and post it on Twitter and Facebook using #UNPFII21 #WeAreIndigenous ([link removed]) #Proud2BIndigenous. Share your photos from the past UNPFIIs using the same hashtags.


** 2. Watch the Livestream of the UNPFII.
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The Forum is being streamed at webtv.un.org. ([link removed])
Hybrid meetings: 9:00 - 11:00 AM and 3:00 - 5:00 PM ET
Closing session: Friday, May 6, 2022, 3:00 - 6:00 PM ET


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** Thursday, May 5, 2022
1:30 PM ET
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** Indigenous Solutions toward the New Energy Economy: Transition Minerals, Mining, and FPIC
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Hosted by a global, Indigenous-led coalition working to forward the rights of Indigenous Peoples in transition mineral development, this panel spotlights leaders on the frontlines of mining engagements. They will map the global ecosystem and share pathways towards a just transition to sustainable and economic and resource development that protects both long-term shareholder value and the rights and culture of Indigenous Peoples around the world.

Partner Organizations: First Peoples Worldwide ([link removed]) , Cultural Survival ([link removed]) , Batani ([link removed]) , Earthworks ([link removed]) , and Society for Threatened Peoples ([link removed]) .

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** Missed our side events? Watch here.
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On the Frontlines: Criminalization of & Violence against Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Land Defenders.

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Indigenous Peoples, Human Rights Principles, and FPIC in the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

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Indigenous youth on the frontlines: Using community media tools in defending Indigenous lands.
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