This project seeks to strengthen the new leadership of women and young people through the radio, encouraging their active participation at all levels to ensure the sustainability of the station and its projection in the communities. In addition, it aims to contribute to the strengthening of cultural identity by disseminating the rights, history, language, art, culture, and traditions of Indigenous Peoples.
The main activities of La Niña community radio focus on the custom and traditions of the Maya K'iche' Peoples, the promotion of the Mayan K'iche' language, the defense of life and territory, and the dissemination of human rights, particularly women's rights, with emphasis on promoting their community and political participation. The project seeks to improve the station’s transmission capability by replacing deteriorated equipment that has compromised sound and signal quality.
The Namuy Wam (Communications Spiral) is an integral part of the Misak Peoples’ life plan, which aims to preserve their territory as well as their social and political autonomy. Their project focuses on the defense of life, territory, and the environment as it contributes to the strengthening of the Misak life plan, which strives for the cultural permanence of this community.
While climate change will center around carbon markets and technological and investment solutions, the CBD COP16 made clear emphasis on the central role of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in the implementation of the Kunming Montreal Biodiversity Framework.
By Reynaldo A. Morales, PhD
By Polina Shulbaeva (Selkup, CS Consultant)
The year 2024 is unique in that the last three months of the year are occupied by Conferences of the Parties of three UN Conventions:
Indigenous Peoples around the world have to constantly face the challenge of dealing with discrimination and violence, be it physical or psychological, in the form of exclusion and marginalization.
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 of our community and highlight your contributions and perspectives through our Cultural Survival Member Spotlight series.
Like many of you, as Indigenous people and allies, we are feeling unsettled, uncertain, and concerned about the future of the United States and the world under another Trump administration. We know what he has promised to do, and we are worried about our families, our loved ones, and our communities of human and other-than-human kin. What will the impact of another four years under his administration be for those living in the U.S., for those affected by our powerful foreign policy influence, and for Mother Earth?
The Asociación Unión de Mujeres Aymaras del Abya Yala (Union of Aymara Women) strengthens the active participation of women and the community in five thematic areas: intercultural communication; political participation of the people; promotion and defense of human rights; respect for Mother Earth; and economic activities supporting Indigenous Peoples.
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.
