By Carmem Cazaubon (CS Intern)
By Carmem Cazaubon (CS Intern)
By Polina Shulbaeva (Selkup, CS Consultant)
By Nati Garcia (Maya Mam, CS Staff)
I remember growing up and climbing trees as a child; they were my haven when I needed space. The trees were a place where I felt closest to myself. I always felt a strong connection to them from a young age, without understanding why. I also recall my mother telling me about her childhood in the jungles of Guatemala, where she would swing on the branches of the trees and the jungle was her playground. I deeply resonated with her childhood joy and connection with the trees.
By Edson Krenak (Krenak, CS Staff)
Content Note: The following includes disturbing information on violence against Indigenous Peoples. We have strived to provide information on each individual in celebration of their lives and work, without gratuitous detail on their deaths. While we have worked to avoid linking to sources with graphic imagery, please note that the sources linked may contain further details, and images may be changed by websites after we have reviewed them.
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 Lucas Kasosi (CS Intern, Maasai)
On March 3, as the world observes World Wildlife Day, many will celebrate the achievements of conservation, the protection of endangered species, and the stewardship of ecosystems. Yet, for Indigenous communities, the reality of conservation often tells a different story, one of displacement, exclusion, and ongoing struggles for land and rights.
By Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Koĩts-Sunuwar, CS Staff)
By Carmem Cazaubon (CS Intern)
Social justice for Indigenous Peoples is a critical issue related to historical and current injustices, ongoing systemic discrimination, and the need for equal opportunity.
Indigenous Peoples around the world face a legacy of colonization, dispossession of rights to their lands, territories and resources, traditional lifestyles, the right to equitable development and cultural erasure. This has resulted in systemic problems such as ongoing violations of their rights, poverty, poor health, inequalities in education and employment, and discrimination in justice systems.
(February 13, 2025)-- On World Radio Day, Cultural Survival is celebrating 10 years of amplifying Indigenous people’s voices through the Indigenous Rights Radio Program (IRR).
A press release by the SIRGE Coalition
Automakers Must Account for Indigenous Peoples to Improve Sustainability and Human Rights Commitments
Global automakers are exposed to material, operational and reputational risk from persistent failings to account for rights violations and impacts to Indigenous Peoples throughout supply chains. How can the industry rise from a 6% average to eliminate the risk of harm to 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.