Maya Poptí’ Leader Demands Health Equity and End to Criminalization of Indigenous Rights Defenders at UN Permanent Forum
NEW YORK – April 21, 2026 – At the 25th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII…
Indigenous Rights & Native Peoples
BMW’s Decade-Long Dispute with Guarani Communities Over Ancestral Land and Unfulfilled Commitments Escalates
In the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, the Guarani Indigenous communities are intensifying their long-standing calls for the German…
The Resonance of Resistance: Asur Adivasi Mobile Radio Amplifies Indigenous Voices Against Extractive Industries
In the verdant, undulating hills of Netarhat, Jharkhand, an eastern Indian region synonymous with both breathtaking natural beauty and the…
At the UN, Over 100 Organizations Call for the Immediate Release of Indigenous Rights Activists from Russian Jail
New York, NY – As the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues commenced its proceedings, a powerful chorus of…
Guardians of Mukumlung: Indigenous Limbu People Fight for Sacred Land Against Development
The global observance of Earth Day, a time dedicated to environmental stewardship, climate conservation, sustainability, and the appreciation of local…
Indigenous Youth Voice Concerns on Rights and Land at UN Forum
New York – April 23, 2026 – A significant address delivered at the 25th session of the UN Permanent Forum…
The Guarani Indigenous Communities Demand BMW Uphold Over a Decade of Broken Promises and Environmental Justice
In the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, the Guarani Indigenous communities of Piraí, Pindoty, and Tarumã are continuing their…
Argentina’s Glacier Law Reform: A Step Backward for Environmental Protection and Indigenous Rights
By Clemente Flores and Soledad Sede The recent reform of Argentina’s National Law on Minimum Standards for the Protection of…
Mother Earth Medicine: An Ancestral Intelligence Podcast to Heal Our Future
Cultural Survival and the "Nihizhi" Podcast are embarking on a significant collaborative endeavor, set to launch on Earth Day, April…
Cultural Survival Calls for Action to Protect Indigenous Defenders in New “Defending the Land, Paying with Life” Report
On March 10, 2026, the Indigenous Peoples’ rights organization Cultural Survival released its annual "In Memoriam" report, meticulously documenting the…
