The 21st session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 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.
More Funding is Needed to Advance Indigenous Languages
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.
We Need to Grow New, Young Speakers - Richard Grounds on Indigenous Languages
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.
La autodeterminación de los Pueblos Indígenas y el Estado Plurinacional
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.
Pueblo Wayúu y el Consentimiento Libre, Previo e Informado
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.
Foro Permanente de la ONU y el Consentimiento Libre, Previo e Informado
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.
Foro permanente de la ONU y pueblos aislados en Brasil
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.
1. Join the conversation!
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 #Proud2BIndigenous. Share your photos from the past UNPFIIs using the same hashtags.
2. Watch the Livestream of the UNPFII.
The Forum is being streamed at webtv.un.org.
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
3. Attend a UNPFII side event this week.
A full list of side events can be found here. Join Cultural Survival at these events below:
Thursday, May 5, 2022
1:30 PM ET
Indigenous Solutions toward the New Energy Economy: Transition Minerals, Mining, and FPIC
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.
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Cambridge, MA 02140
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www.cs.org
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.
