By Rikson, 94.1FM Mars FM
By Rikson, 94.1FM Mars FM
Por: Rolando Gutierrez Hernández, Director de las Radios Comunitarias del COPINH y Tania Carolina Hernández, Equipo Técnico COPINH.
El Consejo Cívico de Organizaciones Populares e Indígenas de Honduras “COPINH”, es una organización de base comunitaria conformada por el pueblo indígena Lenca, con presencia en 5 departamentos de Honduras. A lo largo de nuestra trayectoria como COPINH, hemos establecido pilares de lucha contra el capitalismo, patriarcado y el racismo.
Indigenous community media serves as a platform to amplify the struggles and voices of Indigenous Peoples on local, national, and international stages. These media outlets support resistance, empowerment, and the cultural vitality of Indigenous communities by creating meaningful audiovisual content that reflects their unique interests, languages, and perspectives.
By Veronique Wanyema Saleh, Coordinator of Radio Kivu
In the heart of South Kivu, a region rich in mineral wealth, a program jointly launched by Cultural Survival and Femmes Pymees en Action (FEPA-Pygmy Women in Action), Radio Kivu FM, Congo, has been empowering Indigenous Pygmy communities to reclaim their rights and protect their ancestral lands from mining activities.
By Rikson Karundeng
In the heart of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, a battle for survival is taking place. The ancient land of Minahasa, celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and unspoiled natural beauty, is in jeopardy. Widespread mining activities, driven by corporate greed and government neglect, are destroying the region's forests, contaminating its rivers, and undermining the very fabric of Indigenous communities.
The 5th AMARC Asia-Pacific Regional Conference in Bangkok united over 150 participants from 18 countries to celebrate the power of community radio. During the four-day conference, participants shared experiences and lessons culminating in the Bangkok Declaration, which urges collaboration among community radio, regional bodies, and the UN, highlighting the role of community radio in achieving democracy and realizing Indigenous rights.
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.