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)
 

Aviso sobre el contenido: El siguiente contenido incluye información sobre violencia contra personas Indígenas. Nos hemos esforzado en proveer información sobre cada individuo en celebración de sus vidas y trabajo, sin incluir detalles innecesarios sobre sus muertes. Si bien hemos trabajado para evitar incluir vínculos a fuentes que contengan imágenes muy gráficas, tengan en cuenta que las fuentes vinculadas pueden incluir más detalles e incluso cambiar las imágenes después de que las hayamos revisado.

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.  

En el Día Mundial de la Radio (13 de febrero), Cultural Survival celebra 10 años de amplificar las voces de los Pueblos Indígenas a través del Programa de Radio de Derechos Indígena (RDI). 

Comunicado de prensa de la