Freelance journalism is growing increasingly global every year, but finding the right people for the right stories or projects can still be a challenge. In response, the Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) launched its Freelancer Database in September 2025, which is a searchable directory to support and spotlight IJA members while connecting them with vetted organizations.

Silvério Tsereburã Tserenhib’ru Xavante
July 11, 1988 - December 3, 2025
Areões Indigenous Land

It is with great sadness that Cultural Survival reports the passing of A’uwẽ leader, Silverio Tsereburã Tserenhib’ru Xavante (July 11, 1988 - December 3, 2025).

With Native American Heritage Month well underway and Thanksgiving/National Day of Mourning occurring today, let us celebrate Indigenous brilliance, honor, and acknowledge the truth in history, recognize whose land we are on, and work towards true allyship.

Cultural Survival's community includes people from all walks of life, with beautiful stories to tell of your own about why you decided to become an advocate for Indigenous Peoples' rights. Sharing these stories further connects our community, provides much-needed solidarity and validation to our staff and partners on the ground, and helps us inspire others to join our movement. We are excited to spotlight members and former interns of our community and highlight your contributions and perspectives through our Cultural Survival Spotlight series.  

Cultural Survival's community includes people from all walks of life, with beautiful stories to tell of your own about why you decided to become an advocate for Indigenous Peoples' rights. Sharing these stories further connects our community, provides much-needed solidarity and validation to our staff and partners on the ground, and helps us inspire others to join our movement. We are excited to spotlight members and former interns of our community and highlight your contributions and perspectives through our Cultural Survival Spotlight series.

Cultural Survival's community includes people from all walks of life, with beautiful stories about why they decided to become advocates for Indigenous Peoples' rights. Sharing these stories further connects our community, provides much-needed solidarity and validation to our staff and partners on the ground, and helps us inspire others to join our movement. We are excited to spotlight members and former interns of our community and highlight your contributions and perspectives through our Cultural Survival Spotlight series. 

“Our parents died with the dream of living in freedom, of living a peaceful and dignified life. It has not happened yet, but we will not give up. Rather, we will stand strong, steadfast until the end. Let our voice echo and be heard in Bolivia and throughout the world: we will not give up.” Wayna Tambo

Cultural Survival is excited to announce our 2025 cohort of Indigenous Youth Fellows as part of our Capacity Building Program.

By Veronique Wanyema Saleh, Coordinator of Femmes Pymees 

In the heart of South Kivu, a region rich in mineral wealth, a program jointly launched by Cultural Survival and Femmes Pymees en Action (Pygmy Women in Action), Radio Kivu FM, Congo, has been empowering Indigenous Pygmy communities to reclaim their rights and protect their ancestral lands from mining activities.

Por Colectiva Lemow

Las narrativas de los pueblos originarios en Guatemala han sido plasmadas, a lo largo de la historia, a través de la pintura, la escultura, la música, la escritura, el muralismo y la tradición oral. Estas expresiones han permitido guardar la memoria colectiva de nuestros pueblos.

Content Note: The following includes disturbing information on violence against Indigenous Peoples. We have strived to provide information on each individual in celebration of their lives and work, without gratuitous detail on their deaths. While we have worked to avoid linking to sources with graphic imagery, please note that the sources linked may contain further details, and images may be changed by websites after we have reviewed them.

Cultural Survival's community includes people from all walks of life, with beautiful stories to tell of your own about why you decided to become an advocate for Indigenous Peoples' rights. Sharing these stories further connects our community, provides much-needed solidarity and validation to our staff and partners on the ground, and helps us inspire others to join our movement. We are excited to spotlight members and former interns of our community and highlight your contributions and perspectives through our Cultural Survival Spotlight series.