By Elder Dr. Dave Courchene (Nii Gaani Aki Inini – Leading Earth Man)

Ki Ta Ski Naw Conference, University of Winnipeg, Canada, November 9, 2019

It has been just over a month since I joined Cultural Survival. I just returned from an inspiring trip to Guatemala, meeting with our staff, our partners, and local Maya Indigenous leaders and wanted to share some reflections with you. 

By Victor Maquin

Communication is a human right and is a fundamental element for the exchange of knowledge and information, in the pursuit of sustainable development of the people of Abya Yala. Knowledge makes us free and ignorance makes us slaves by denying our freedom of expression and the free exchange of thought, promulgated in international law. These ideas were promoted during the International Summit of Indigenous Communication, which was held on October 10-12 in Cusco, Peru, within the framework of the UN International Year of Indigenous Languages.

Por Victor Maquín

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Jess Cherofsky // 617.441.5400 x 15 // jess@cs.org

Cultural Survival Bazaar Welcomes Artists Working to Maintain Their Traditions

By Hani Abidi

Statement from Indigenous Peoples on Climate Summit

Al ser una mujer Indígena (Buryat), Galina Angarova está familiarizada con los problemas Indígenas en todo el mundo. Esperamos el liderazgo de Galina con muchas ganas, ya que apoyará la creciente presencia mundial y la eficacia en la capacidad que tiene Cultural Survival para reforzar los objetivos Indígenas de autodeterminación y autogobierno.  

Being an Indigenous woman (Buryat), Galina Angarova is very familiar with Indigenous issues around the world. We look forward to Galina’s leadership which will support an increasing global presence and effectiveness of Cultural Survival’s ability to reinforce Indigenous goals of self-determination and self-governance.

Galina recently sat down to talk about a range of topics, including her work as an Indigenous rights advocate, as a foundation program manager, and her plans for Cultural Survival. 

By David Courchene

It is said in the lodges of our people that we have reached a tipping point. Earth changes are already in effect, and serious changes must take place if we are to create a sustainable world.

There is nothing more important at this time than to address climate change.

Today, much of our planning should consider preparing for these changes that are inevitable. That is our first challenge.

Then, laying down a foundation for the future in becoming better stewards of the land.

Cultural Survival supports youth around the globe who are striking this September 20, 2019 in a call for urgent action for the climate.  

As one of its 5 core demands, the Youth Climate Strike Coalition urges Respect of Indigenous Land and Sovereignty. They call on legislators to: