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Read more about Fighting for the Protection of Pë’këya and the Right to Return Home

By Camilla Lindschouw (CS Intern)

Demarcation of ancestral lands is a crucial factor for Indigenous Peoples’ survival worldwide. Indigenous territories offer communal protection of the people living there and are essential to food sovereignty. They are also a protection against cultural extinction, as ancestral land cannot be separated from Indigenous Peoples’ past, present, and future. For the Siekopai Peoples of the western Amazon along the Ecuador-Peru border, the meaning of Pë’këya, their ancestral land, is no different.

Read more about Indigenous Peoples In Unity With Mother Earth

By Danny Beaton (Turtle Clan Mohawk)

In Memory of Alicja Rozanska

Winona LaDuke (Anishinaabeg) says racism is alive in the USA and it fuels hate towards Indigenous Peoples and Mother Earth, making it easy for radical alt-right arguments to enter into politics and take away any idea of environmental protection and put business first. Now, the current U.S. Administration is supporting pipelines for Enbridge but made promises to help Ojibwe Peoples.

Read more about Open Letter to President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen: Indigenous Peoples Are Key Rights Holders for the Success of the Energy Transition in the EU and Beyond

Dear European Commission President von der Leyen,

We would like to convey our congratulations on your recent visit to Latin America, meeting the Presidents of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Mexico.

We appreciate that the European Union is committed to strengthening the rules-based international order alongside Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), through, among others, the Global Gateway promoted during your last tour in Latin America.

Read more about Indigenous Peoples Continue to Push for Rights, Inclusion, and Direct Financing in Climate Change Negotiations Prior to UNFCCC COP28

By CS Staff

Cultural Survival continues its work in advancing the rights and interests of Indigenous Peoples internationally.

Read more about JUST RELEASED: Our 2022 Annual Report

After an incredible year of hard work and deep impact, I am excited to share with you Cultural Survival’s 2022 Annual Report!

Read more about Closing Statement of the International Indigenous Peoples' Forum on Climate Change at UNFCCC SB58 in Bonn

The following is the Closing Statement of the International Indigenous Peoples' Forum on Climate Change at UNFCCC SB58 meeting in Bonn, Germany, delivered on June 15, 2023.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Pahad ni maagaw tayon amin.

My name is Asami from the Ikalahan-Kalanguya cultural community in the Philippines, and I am speaking on behalf of the Indigenous Peoples Caucus.

Read more about General Motors' Thacker Pass Investment Threatens Indigenous Peoples' Rights

New Mighty Earth Report Reveals GM Failing on Protecting People and Climate

By Mighty Earth

Read more about SIRGE Coalition Welcomes the European Parliament’s Official Position on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive Related to Indigenous Peoples

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The Securing Indigenous Peoples’ Rights in the Green Economy (SIRGE) Coalition welcomes the European Parliament's common position on the proposed European Union due diligence rules.

Read more about EcoBioVi: Guardians of Barú Island’s Rich Marine Ecosystems

By Charlie Malcolm-McKay (CS Intern)

As the world celebrates World Oceans Day, we turn our attention to Barú Island, a hidden gem nestled off the coast of Cartagena, Colombia. On this vibrant island, the Afro-descendant community serves as the stewards of rich mangrove ecosystems that line their coastal shores.

Read more about Opening Statement of the International Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate Change (IIPFCC) at SB58 in Bonn, Germany

The following is the Opening Statement of the International Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate Change (IIPFCC) at the UNFCCC SB58 meeting in Bonn, Germany, made on June 5, 2023.

Read more about Keepers of the Earth: Indigenous Organizations Championing Environmental Stewardship

On June 5th, 2023, we commemorate the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day, an annual celebration established by the UN General Assembly in 1973. Since its inception, the day has become the largest global platform for inspiring positive change and celebrating environmental action.

Read more about How Can the New Role of the Special Rapporteur on Environmental Defenders Help Protect Indigenous Defenders?

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By Natalia Jones (CS Staff)

The UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders is a position that is well known by activists from all around the world.

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