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Advancing Indigenous Peoples' Rights & Cultures Worldwide Since 1972

Our Mission

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

Our Vision

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.

Programmatic Priorities

 
 

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Miguel

Miguel

Miguel Cuc (Maya Kaqchikel), Accounting Associate, is from Sololá, Guatemala, a region where despite many faces of discrimination, Indigenous Peoples…

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Bryan

Bryan

Bryan Bixcul (Maya Tz'utujil), Advocacy Coordinator, came to Cultural Survival after working a decade in the customer service industry in Guatemala.

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Candyce

Candyce

Candyce Testa (Pequot), Bazaar Events Manager, lives with her community on the Mashantucket Reservation in Connecticut.

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