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Read more about Greater Boston’s Premier Indigenous Arts Bazaars Boast 50+ vendors from 60+ Cultures

From baskets to blown glass, jewelry to wall-hangings to woolen socks, the 42nd Annual Cultural Survival Bazaar season in Cambridge and Boston boasts crafts from over two dozen countries and over 60 Indigenous cultures.

Read more about Governor Baker Proclaims November Native American Heritage Month in Massachusetts

For the first time in recent history, Governor Charles Baker proclaimed November Native American Heritage Month in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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Read more about In Memoriam: Sarah W. Fuller

It is with great sadness we mourn the loss of Sarah W. Fuller, the chair of Cultural Survival’s board of directors. Sarah was a champion for Cultural Survival and a generous and committed benefactor. Sarah often spoke of her deep commitment to Cultural Survival’s stewardship stemming from her relationship with and admiration for our co-founders David Maybury-Lewis' and his wife Pia’s work with Indigenous Peoples.

Read more about Massachusetts Native Peoples Working Group: November 18, 2017

Read more about IN LOVING MEMORY OF AN OJIBWA WARRIOR, DENNIS BANKS (4/12/37– 10/29/17)

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Read more about Brookline: Honor Indigenous Peoples by Changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day

We are writing to express our support for Warrant Article 20, under review by your committee on October 16th, 2017.

Read more about Central New Yorkers Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day

Around a hundred people gathered in Columbus Circle in Syracuse today to call for Syracuse and Onondaga County to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Read more about End Columbus Day

The celebration of Columbus Day for the past century in the US has perpetuated a narrative that glorifies a Eurocentric world view, while allowing us to ignore a history of violence and oppression towards Indigenous individuals throughout Turtle Island/Abya Yala, lands which were mistakenly referred to by Columbus as "The New World."

Read more about Native Rock Musician Robby Romero Partners With PledgeMusic To Commemorate The Fort Laramie Treaty Of 1851 Between United States And Native Nations

#Honor1851Treaty Music Campaign Rallies Artists In Support Of Native Rights, Featuring KRIS KRISTOFFERSON, TA’KAYIA BLANEY, GARY FARMER, DAKOTA ROMERO, ROBERT MIRABAL, RAYE ZARAGOZA, & MORE

Read more about Cultural Survival Hosts Summer Indigenous Artisan Institute

The first Cultural Survival Indigenous Artisan Institute in July 2017 brought four talented artisans from across the world to spend the week between Cultural Survival’s two July Bazaars in workshops, trainings, and cultural exchanges. Throughout the week, they learned valuable skills to improve their sales and marketing and built relationships and connections with other artists and local Indigenous people.

Read more about Mni Ki Wakan: World Indigenous Peoples’ Decade of Water Summit Builds A Movement

“What seed might we plant together today that could make the most difference to the future of the Indigenous Peoples’ Water Summit?” 26-year-old Thorne LaPointe asked a group of about 50 Indigenous youth, elders, and non-Indigenous supporters at the inaugural Mni Ki Wakan: World Indigenous Peoples’ Decade of Water Summit.

Read more about Cultural Survival to Organize Summer Indigenous Artisan Institute

After many years of collaborating with and supporting Indigenous artists, Cultural Survival is proud to announce its first Summer Indigenous Artisan Institute that will take place on July 24-July 28, 2017 in the Greater Boston area, thanks to the Paul and Edith Babson Foundation.

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Cultural Survival advocates for Indigenous Peoples' rights and supports Indigenous communities’ self-determination, cultures and political resilience, since 1972.

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Cultural Survival envisions 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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