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. 

By Mabel Negrete, Executive Director of IPD Philly

On May 3, World Press Freedom Day, we are excited to announce Cultural Survival’s Indigenous Journalism Fellowship, supported by the Indigenous Community Media Fund. The Fellowship aims to support Indigenous journalists, communicators, and broadcasters to investigate and report on pressing environmental and social issues impacting their respective Indigenous communities. This initiative focuses on environmental justice, climate change, and the impacts of transition mineral mining.

On April 21-May 2, 2025, the 24th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) took place.

By Mariana Campos Rivera (CS intern)

“Blessed is the water
that makes the flowers of this threatened land grow
because in the face of death it grants beauty.”
-Fredy Chicangana (Quechua), Poet

24th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) 21 April - 2 May 2025 - Statement

Item 5 (g) Thematic dialogue on the financing of Indigenous Peoples’ work and participation across the multilateral and regional system

Intervention by SIRGE Coalition, Cultural Survival, Tallgrass Institute, Batani Foundation, Earthworks and Society for Threatened Peoples

On April 21-May 5, 2025, the 24th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) will take place at the UN Headquarters in New York. The annual session is the third-largest meeting at the UN Headquarters in New York. It brings more than 2,000 Indigenous Peoples’ representatives, Member States, UN agencies, and other stakeholders together every year to discuss and cover Indigenous issues.

On April 21-May 5, 2025, the 24th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) will take place at the UN Headquarters in New York. This year’s session theme will focus on "Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within United Nations Member States and the United Nations system, including identifying good practices and addressing challenges.”

By CS Staff Rosy Sul González (Maya Kaqchikel), Verónica Aguilar (Mixtec), and Cesar Gomez (Maya Pocomam)

Climate change is accelerating worldwide, and Indigenous communities are experiencing the impacts and risks most acutely due in large part to their close relationship with Mother Earth and their status as stewards and protectors of the land. 

Calling Indigenous Artists to Join Us at the Summer Bazaars in Newburyport and Tiverton!

Each year, on March 24, the International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims is observed. 

By Carmem Cazaubon (CS Intern)