By CS Staff

By CS Staff

The rights of Indigenous Peoples to their lands, territories, and natural resources constitute the material and spiritual basis of their self-determination, cultural identity, food systems, political organization, and intergenerational continuity.

By Phoebe Farris (Powhatan-Pamunkey)

By Kelaia Acevedo (CS Intern)

Before modern medicine imposed its standards for defining health, well-being, and healing, Indigenous Peoples already developed sophisticated forms of care that identified, treated, and alleviated illnesses. Developed over generations of intentional listening, communities maintained relationships through their traditional practices, grounded in deep ecological knowledge and the prioritization of communal ceremonies. 

By Nichodimas Cooper (Nama, CS Journalism Fellow)

Reposted from Crushing Colonialism

By Jen Deerinwater (Cherokee) and Jesse Deer In Water (Cherokee)

By Ella Nathanael Alkiewicz (Labrador Inuit)

Living with my ancestors’ knowledge, my mother’s genes, and having centuries-old Inuit principles becomes a privilege and a challenge in today’s world. 

By Linda Raavolatsara (CS Intern)

Every year on March 21, people all over the world celebrate the International Day of Forests. It’s a day to pause and remember why forests matter. They give us clean air, keep the weather steady, protect animals and plants and provide for millions of people, including communities whose lives are tied closely to the land.

By Cristina Verán

The Serankwa community, located in the rural area of ​​Aracataca within the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, has faced severe attacks since March 6, 2026, due to clashes between outlaw groups vying for territorial control. These clashes have brought high levels of violence to the area, resulting in injuries to 13 people—2 of whom sustained serious injuries. Direct attacks by these armed groups against the communities have also been reported, including the burning of homes and livestock pens, as well as the killing of animals.