Public unveiling of the White Pine Gathering Circle monument design featuring the Wampanoag Singers and Dancers
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By Ekraj Chaudhary, Manager, Radio Gurubaba 89.7
Every year, as monsoon clouds gather over western Nepal, the Babai River begins to rise. For many lowland villages in Bardiya, this once meant fear and uncertainty. Today, the response is different: it is calm, organized, and deeply rooted in community action.
September 13, 2026, marks 19 years since the United Nations General Assembly adopted the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
By Cesar Gomez (Maya Pocomam, CS Staff)
Freedom of expression is an inherent right for everyone, free from censorship or prior authorization—principles enshrined in both international and Inter-American human rights systems. However, for the Indigenous Peoples in Guatemala, this right has historically been subject to constant violation, alongside the denial of other fundamental rights.
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that we are headquartered on Massachusett land, in Cambridge, MA, and we thank the past, current, and future Indigenous stewards of this territory.
