On November 12, 2010 the government of Canada finally formally endorsed the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The government's official statement falls far short of actual endorsement, however, emphasizing that the declaration "does not reflect customary international law nor change Canadian laws" and further emphasizing Canada's objection to most of the major rights spelled out in the declaration.
A'uwẽ-Xavante, Jequitinhonha Valley communities, and Cultural Survival document how Brazil finances mining without Indigenous consent using climate funds
A'uwẽ-Xavante, comunidades do Vale do Jequitinhonha e a Cultural Survival documentam como o Brasil financia a mineração sem consentimento Indígena, utilizando fundos climáticos.
Por Xóchitl Calderón Jiménez y Mariluz Márquez Jiménez
Nos presentamos a ustedes, compañeras y compañeros que nos leen: somos Xóchitl Calderón Jiménez, de San José Chiltepec, y, junto con mi compañera Mariluz Márquez Jiménez, de Santa María Zapotitlán, queremos compartirles la historia de Jlijualay Tsomé 95.9 FM, nuestra radio comunitaria, un sueño que nació de la tierra misma, aquí, en la hermosa y resistente región chontal de Oaxaca.
Por David Hernández Palmar | Wayuu
Tatuado con Espinas - Colectivo Asho’ojushi
Como un cuentacuentos que tiene a la niñez de la comunidad alrededor, les contaré algunas anécdotas sobre nuestro proyecto “Tatuado con espinas”. Un proyecto que no solo ha instaurado una conversación en mi pueblo, sino que también me ha provisto de un nuevo camino para entender la medicina Wayuu, la memoria y la defensa territorial marcada en la piel.
Indigenous Rights Are a Climate Solution!
From November 10 to November 21, 2025, the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), commonly referred to as COP30, will take place in Belém, the capital of the state of Pará, in Brazil’s lower Amazon region.
Os direitos Indígenas são uma solução climática!
De 10 a 21 de novembro de 2025, será realizada em Belém, capital do estado do Pará, na região do baixo Amazonas, no Brasil, a Conferência das Nações Unidas sobre Mudanças Climáticas 2025, também conhecida como Conferência das Partes (COP30) da Convenção-Quadro das Nações Unidas sobre Mudanças Climáticas (UNFCCC).
By Bryan Bixcul (Maya-Tz’utujil), SIRGE Coalition Global Coordinator
Cultural Survival welcomes Alicia Moncada (Wayuu), who has joined as our new Director of Advocacy and Communications. She brings over 13 years of experience in human rights advocacy, research, and communication, with a focus on Indigenous Peoples' rights, gender justice, and climate justice. Moncada was born in Venezuela, sought refuge in Mexico, and is now based in London, England. Her academic background includes degrees in Law and Women's Rights, with specialized training in International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law.
By Chenae Bullock (Shinnecock)
Native American Heritage Month invites us to do more than celebrate history: we are called to engage in reflection, responsibility, and renewal. This month is not simply about learning the names of Tribes or attending cultural events. It is about understanding the deep resilience, diversity, and ongoing contributions of Native Nations, while also recognizing the systems of harm that continue to affect Indigenous communities today.
Why This Month Matters
A recent initiative by Orkonerei FM Radio has empowered Maasai women in Tanzania to fight for their rights, challenge gender inequality, and take control of their economic futures. The project, supported by the Indigenous Community Media Fund, focused on training women in leadership, human rights, and legal procedures while using radio programs to spread awareness.
Agenda item 10. Closure of the meeting at the Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Panama City.
October 30, 2025
Statement on behalf of the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB), delivered by Florina Lopez Miro, Indigenous Women on Biodiversity Network global and Red de Mujeres Indigenas sobre Biodiversidad de America Latina y el Caribe.
Thank you, Co-Chair.
I speak on behalf of the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB).
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.
