By Emily Pahuamba (CS Intern)

By Phoebe Farris (Powhatan-Pamunkey) 

Faisu Mukunana (Tsou) is an acclaimed Indigenous woman writer from Taiwan. Born in the community of Lalauya in 1942, Mukunana has lived through two regimes: the Japanese occupation and the Republic of China. She speaks three languages, including her native Tsou, and is the recipient of several literary awards. 

Cultural Survival's community includes people from all walks of life, with beautiful stories to tell of their own 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. 

By Angel Ferreira (Payayá, CS Intern)

On July 10-12, 2026, the Payayá Territory, located in the municipality of Utinga, the gateway to Chapada Diamantina in Brazil, became the epicenter of ancestral communication and resistance for Indigenous Peoples. The 1st Meeting of Indigenous Youth Communicators of Bahia brought together leaders, Elders, youth from various ethnic groups, and partner organizations with a clear objective: to strengthen the defense of their territories through communication.

Meet Indigenous artists from around the world through music, art, food, storytelling and hands on experiences

The Cultural Survival Bazaars are an Indigenous Art Market and Festival that have been a local tradition for over 50 years, supporting Indigenous livelihoods, cultural sustainability, and personal connections that transverse culture and country. These markets offer a unique opportunity for the public to meet Indigenous artists from around the world and to learn about different ways of seeing and being in this world.

Today, July 15, 2026, at an official side event at the 19th session of the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP), Xavante Warã Association, communities within Areões Indigenous Land, Mobilization of Cerrado Indigenous Peoples (MOPIC), Rede Cerrado, and Cultural Survival released the advocacy brief "Let the A'uwẽ-Xavante Keep Dreaming," combining litigation, international advocacy, and a global solidarity campaign amplifying the A’uwẽ Xavante's calls for the prot

By Emilse Siares (Kolla, CS Staff)

By Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Koĩts-Sunuwar, CS Staff)