By Brandi Morin (Cree/Iroquois)
Photos by Julien Defourny
When thousands take to the streets to defend their livelihoods and territories, the world needs to bear witness.
By Brandi Morin (Cree/Iroquois)
Photos by Julien Defourny
When thousands take to the streets to defend their livelihoods and territories, the world needs to bear witness.
Por Elvia Rodríguez (Ñuu Savi, Equipo de CS)
¿Alguna vez se han preguntado cómo se vive en un lugar afectado por la explotación minera? Yo, sí, muchas veces, cada vez que leía un artículo, cada vez que escuchaba un testimonio, cada vez que veía un video en las redes sociales, y creía entender lo que significaba. Sin embargo, ningún libro, ningún artículo, ningún video puede transmitirte lo que es vivir día a día en un territorio que está siendo sacrificado.
In 2021, President Biden issued the first-ever presidential proclamation of Indigenous Peoples Day, however he did not replace Columbu
By Anwell Bepe, Kasambabezi FM Coordinator
Kasambabezi FM, Kariba's community radio station, is making significant strides in addressing long-standing issues affecting marginalized communities in the district. Through its "Rise & Participate" project, the station is focusing on climate change effects, gender disparity, and the documentation of Indigenous history, particularly for the Tonga and Shona people. The project aims to empower local journalists with the skills to enhance community information sharing and participation.
By Danny Beaton (Turtle Clan Mohawk)
In Memory of Alicja Rozanska
Our Sacred Fires and Fire Keepers are needed more than ever. Pipe Carriers and Sweat Lodge Leaders can focus on healing our Elders and leaders, who will defend our children's future and their children's children.
Por Brandi Morin (Cree/Iroquesa)
Fotos por Julien Defourny
Compiled by Indigenous Peoples Day MA and Italian Americans for Indigenous Peoples Day. Events will continue to be added as information becomes available.
By Georges Theodore Dougnon (Dogon, CS Staff)
Across the globe, Indigenous youth are rising as powerful leaders in the fight against climate change, combining ancestral knowledge with innovative action to protect their lands, cultures, and futures. Through the Cultural Survival Indigenous Youth Fellowship, young leaders from Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Bangladesh have designed and led projects that not only address urgent environmental challenges but also strengthen community resilience and intergenerational connections.
Mussa Juma Siwayombe, Executive Director
A media-based campaign spearheaded by the Media Aid for Indigenous and Pastoralists Community (MAIPAC) is making strides in raising awareness about the harmful effects of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Tanzania's Longido District. The project, supported by Cultural Survival, is using radio programs, video documentaries, and social media to advocate for the abandonment of the practice and protect the well-being of young girls in Maasai communities.
Reconocimiento de tierra
Reconocemos que nuestra sede está en la tierra de Massachusetts, en Cambridge, MA, y agradecemos a los administradores Indígenas pasados, actuales y futuros de este territorio.
