Beyond the Urban Glow: Yala’s Resilient Reclamation of Indigenous 2SLGBTQ+ Identity
The pervasive narrative of the 2SLGBTQ+ experience often centers on vibrant urban landscapes, leaving individuals in rural areas to navigate…
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Lana Potiguara: Weaving Indigenous Resilience and Trans Identity Through Art and Education
By Angel Yra Ferreira (Payayá, CS Intern) The journey of Lana Potiguara, a 28-year-old trans woman of the Potiguara people,…
Umeno Morita: Reclaiming Indigenous Identity and Challenging Western Binaries in São Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil – In the sprawling metropolis of São Paulo, a city often characterized by its relentless pace and…
Cati Paprep Mykwyj: Weaving Indigenous Identity and 2SLGBTQ+ Resistance Through Art
The periphery of Brazil’s Federal District, a landscape often perceived as distant from ancestral Indigenous territories, has become a crucial…
Indigenous Social Workers Forge Global Pathways to Health and Well-being Through Traditional Knowledge and Rights-Based Practice
Grounded in a rich tapestry of traditional understandings and teachings, and infused with the core social work values of justice…
The Resilient Threads of Tradition: Indigenous Youth Forge Wellness and Future Through Land and Culture
The profound connection between Indigenous communities, their ancestral lands, and holistic well-being is a foundational principle that underpins identity, sustenance,…
Ancestral Wisdom Reclaimed: Indigenous Youth Fellowship Champions Traditional Healing and Womanhood
Before the advent of modern Western medicine and its standardized definitions of health and healing, Indigenous Peoples across the globe…
The Pukina Nation’s Resilience: Indigenous Wisdom and Community Strength in the Face of a Global Pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic reached the remote, high-altitude territories of the Pukina Nation in Bolivia, the conventional healthcare system, already…
Embera Eyabida: A Colombian Indigenous Leader’s Journey from Displacement to Global Advocacy
The story of Embera Eyabida is a powerful testament to the resilience of Indigenous cultures and the enduring strength of…
Guardians of Culture: Indigenous Art as a Lifeline for Survival
Bepbere Pat-i Kayapó, an artist hailing from the Indigenous Territory in Southern Pará, Brazil, embodies the profound connection between artistic…
