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Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture Celebrates Unity and Diversity of Cultures
Coming from throughout the Pacific Islands, thousands gathered in June for the 2024 Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture held in Hawai’i.
Article
July 3, 2024
Indigenous Messages from the Amazon Rainforest
Luana Polinesio
During the first meeting of Nia Tero’s Indigenous partners and allies in the Amazon region, Indigenous leaders from six Amazonian countries reflected on the challenges and threats they face in their territories.
Podcast
June 26, 2024
Twenty Years of Free Land Camp
Seedcast
In this podcast episode, we head to Acampamento Terra Livre, or Free Land Camp – the largest Indigenous mobilization in Brazil. 2024 marked its 20th year, as 9,000 Indigenous People from across Brazil gathered to defend their rights and their lands.
Article
June 24, 2024
Recent Celebration of Pacific Arts and Culture Is a Call for Indigenous Guardianship
‘Aulani Wilhelm and Brenda Toineeta Pipestem*
FestPAC demonstrated the intrinsic relationship between people and place, reminding us that nature and culture are intertwined.
Article
June 18, 2024
Indigenous Peoples Should Be Rewarded For Fighting Climate Change, Says Peter Seligmann, Founder of Nia Tero
Lia Hama, for Um Só Planeta*
In an interview for the Brazilian news outlet Um Só Planeta, Nia Tero’s CEO, Peter Seligmann, talks about the role played by Indigenous Peoples in fighting global warming and protecting biodiversity.
Article
June 5, 2024
Asserting Our Power by Connecting with Each Other: Growing Interest in a US Network of Indigenous Guardians
Michael Painter and Nancy Kelsey
Young Lummi Nation Blackhawk dancers filled a hall in northern Washington State with joy and hope at a gathering in April.
Article
May 30, 2024
In a Major Victory for Indigenous Peoples, Peru Establishes Reserve for Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact
The decision marks a long-awaited victory for Indigenous rights and environmental protection in the Amazon rainforest.
Article
May 21, 2024
New Film "Indai, Apai, Darah" (Mother, Father, Blood) to Make World Premiere at 2024 Mountainfilm Festival
A young girl growing up in the Indigenous-held forests of central Borneo follows ancient connections to earn the gift of a story – her People's 1973 fight to preserve their lands amid rampant deforestation.
Article
May 16, 2024
Indigenous Guardianship Contributed to Pacific Island’s Forest Recovery After Cyclone, Study Finds
The remarkable case of Vanuatu serves as a powerful example of the vital role of customary land practices in protecting biodiversity, to be remembered on International Day for Biological Diversity.
Podcast
April 24, 2024
Seedcast em Português: Prévia do Acampamento Terra Livre com Dinamam Tuxá
Esta semana, milhares de povos indígenas de todo o Brasil estão reunidos na capital do país, Brasília, com ousada esperança no futuro para compartilhar cultura, celebrar e exigir seus direitos a suas terras e a seus modos culturais.
Podcast
April 24, 2024
Acampamento Terra Livre Preview with Dinamam Tuxá
Thousands of Indigenous Peoples from across Brazil are gathered in the country's capital, Brasília, for the 20th Acampamento Terra Livre (ATL), or in English, Free Land Camp.
Article
April 17, 2024
Seedcast Earns Two Honorable Mentions from the 2024 Webby Awards
Two episodes of Nia Tero’s Seedcast podcast were honored by the Webby Awards. Learn more about these episodes, featuring Indigenous Peoples elevating their ancestral wisdom and deep connection to their territories.
Article
April 4, 2024
Indigenous Rights Defenders Join in Virtual Trainings Ahead of UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Four virtual training sessions will cover important information for Indigenous rights defenders to effectively participate in the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, taking place in New York City this April.
Article
March 19, 2024
Indigenous-Led Workshop Kicks Off Internet Installations for Achuar Communities in the Amazon
The Kara Solar Foundation trained four Achuar communities in Ecuador to increase connectivity and strengthen Indigenous guardianship.
Article
March 18, 2024
Reciprocity Project Season Two Brings Indigenous Perspectives to the Big Screen
As the world navigates an escalating climate crisis, Reciprocity Project films uplift the diversity of Indigenous wisdom worldwide.
Podcast
March 13, 2024
Sonic Journey Five: Pili Ka Moʻo
Seedcast
This is the story at the heart of our latest Sonic Journey. We’re sharing the story of the Fukumitsu family who is protecting their land -- their ‘āina -- through the Emmy Award-winning film “Pili Ka Moʻo”.
Article
March 4, 2024
Part I: The Sepik Peoples' years-long battle to halt mining along the Frieda River in Papua New Guinea
Nancy Kelsey
This article is the first in a two-part series about the years-long battle faced by the Sepik Peoples to halt the construction of a gold and copper mine on the Frieda River, an upper tributary of the Sepik River.
Article
March 4, 2024
Part II: The Fight for Free, Prior and Informed Consent for the Indigenous Peoples along the Sepik River
Nancy Kelsey
This article is the second in a two-part series about the years-long battle faced by the Sepik Peoples to halt the construction of a gold and copper mine on the Frieda River, an upper tributary of the Sepik River.
Article
February 29, 2024
Essequibo: How the Tensions between Venezuela and Guyana are Affecting Indigenous Peoples
Though tensions have diminished since last December, the threat of a dispute on Guyana’s border with Venezuela intensifies the conflicts that Indigenous Peoples in Guyana are already experiencing.
Podcast
February 28, 2024
Sonic Journey Four: Ma's House
Seedcast
In our latest Sonic Journey, join us on the lands of the Shinnecock Nation, which have been cared for by the Shinnecock People for over 10,000 years.
Podcast
February 14, 2024
Sonic Journey Three: SŪKŪJULA TEI (Stories of My Mother)
Seedcast
Who’s ready for a little Indigenous joy, knowledge, and inspiration? We’re starting Seedcast Season Four with deep listening, as a powerful way to witness one another.
Article
February 2, 2024
Centering Indigenous Rights in Global Policy: A Year of Advocacy
2023 was a defining period in advancing Indigenous rights within global policy forums.
Podcast
January 31, 2024
Coming Soon: Seedcast Season 4 – An Invitation to Listen
Seedcast
We can’t believe that we are kicking off Season 4 of Seedcast on February 14! And with so much chaos and noise around us, we’re going to start off this season by getting grounded and listening to Indigenous song and language.
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