This June, in honor of Pride Month, Cultural Survival celebrates the wide range of identities and experiences in Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ communities. Cultural Survival's Indigenous Youth Fellowship Program stands at the forefront of this celebration, recognizing and supporting the unique voices and leadership of Indigenous 2SLGBTQ+ youth. Through their projects, these fellows are embracing their identities, honoring their cultures, and driving positive change within their communities, creating successes and influence that reach far beyond the confines of Pride Month.

By Clemente Flores (Kolla)
Photos by Joaquin Zaldivar and Soledad Sede

By Hartman Deetz (Mashpee Wampanoag) 

La comunidad originaria de Eloxochitlán de Flores Magón, situada al noreste del estado de Oaxaca, vivió un hecho trascendente este 12 y 13 de junio de 2024: el juez local de Huautla de Jiménez dictó la libertad en favor de los tres últimos presos políticos y defensores de la comunidad: Alfredo Bolaños Pacheco, Fernando Gavito Martínez y Francisco Durán Ortíz.

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

Dear Cultural Survival Community,

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am delighted to announce that Aimee Roberson will join Cultural Survival as our new executive director. She will be based out of New Mexico.

By Satej Chakma (Chakma), sub-editor, IPNEWS BD

In Bangladesh, a country with a long history and deep traditions, the stories of its Indigenous Peoples are often missing from the news and other media platforms and don’t always get heard. A newsgroup called IPNEWS is trying to change this narrative.

By Francesco Torri

By Gwendolyn Gay L. Gaongen

Sagada Community Media Network's radio station, Radyo Sagada 104.7 FM, has seen a boost thanks to a year-long project called "Iyebkas mo, Ibikas ko." Funded by Cultural Survival's Indigenous Media Fund, the initiative ran from July 2023 to April 2024 and focused on enhancing radio communication skills and creating content specifically for Indigenous communities.

By Lucas Martins (Quilombola) with contributions from Lurdes Santos Martins and Geralda C. Soares

(Translation from Portuguese and revision by Edson Krenak)

“Physical slavery may have ended, but the torture continues in different forms.”