Authors:
Bryan Bixcul – Cultural Survival/SIRGE Coalition
Jan Morrill – Earthworks/SIRGE Coalition
Prem Singh Tharu – Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP)
Edson Krenak – Cultural Survival/SIRGE Coalition
Yblin Román Escobar – SIRGE Coalition
Authors:
Bryan Bixcul – Cultural Survival/SIRGE Coalition
Jan Morrill – Earthworks/SIRGE Coalition
Prem Singh Tharu – Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP)
Edson Krenak – Cultural Survival/SIRGE Coalition
Yblin Román Escobar – SIRGE Coalition
By Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Koĩts-Sunuwar, CS Staff)
Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
17th session 8-12 July 2024
Item 5: United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Interactive dialogue with UNPFII, the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and the UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples and members of the United Nations Treaty Bodies
Submitted by Cultural Survival
EMRIP Item 5: Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Chair of the UNPFII and the Board of Trustees of the UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples and members of the United Nations Treaty Bodies on UNDRIP implementation
Esteemed Special Rapporteur, distinguished delegates, and esteemed colleagues and parentes,
Aimee Roberson is a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and also of Chickasaw, Scottish, Irish, and English descent. She is a lifelong student of Mother Earth’s wisdom and holds a bachelor’s degree in geology and a master’s in conservation biology. She is committed to reciprocity and community, and works with people to ensure that the social-ecological systems upon which we all depend continue to flourish.
This June, in honor of Pride Month, Cultural Survival celebrates the wide range of identities and experiences in Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ communities. Cultural Survival's Indigenous Youth Fellowship Program stands at the forefront of this celebration, recognizing and supporting the unique voices and leadership of Indigenous 2SLGBTQ+ youth. Through their projects, these fellows are embracing their identities, honoring their cultures, and driving positive change within their communities, creating successes and influence that reach far beyond the confines of Pride Month.
By Clemente Flores (Kolla)
Photos by Joaquin Zaldivar and Soledad Sede
By Hartman Deetz (Mashpee Wampanoag)
La comunidad originaria de Eloxochitlán de Flores Magón, situada al noreste del estado de Oaxaca, vivió un hecho trascendente este 12 y 13 de junio de 2024: el juez local de Huautla de Jiménez dictó la libertad en favor de los tres últimos presos políticos y defensores de la comunidad: Alfredo Bolaños Pacheco, Fernando Gavito Martínez y Francisco Durán Ortíz.
By Shubhranshu Choudhary, Editor, Valasa Bultoo Radio (Bluetooth Radio for Displaced Indigenous People)
In the heart of Karbi Anglong in the state of Assam, northeast India, nestled amidst emerald hills and vibrant Indigenous communities, thrives KAT News TV, a beacon of hope and information. More than just a media outlet, this dedicated channel has become a lifeline for the region, playing a crucial role in the aftermath of the pandemic.
With financial support from Cultural Survival's Indigenous Community Media Fund, KAT News TV, a channel started in 2016 for the Karbi people in India, began filming how the Karbi people were recovering from the pandemic.
Por: Gabriela Jojoa Lasso
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.