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Over the past several months, violence against immigrant families and allies has been escalating in the United States of America. President Trump's agenda to massively deport thousands of undocumented immigrants under the pretext of national security has become a witch hunt driven by racism and xenophobia, primarily against the Latino and, at times, Native communities.

Cultural Survival's community includes people from all walks of life, with beautiful stories about why they decided to become advocates for Indigenous Peoples' rights. Sharing these stories further connects our community, provides much-needed solidarity and validation to our staff and partners on the ground, and helps us inspire others to join our movement. We are excited to spotlight members and former interns of our community and highlight your contributions and perspectives through our Cultural Survival Spotlight series. 

Visit Cultural Survival Bazaar artist Houseofmirs.com to learn how the Indigenous Peoples in Kashmir dream. The “About us” webpage opens with a compelling quote about how “All human beings are also dream beings, (and that) dreaming ties all mankind together.” When the webpage was created in 2023, it reflected a dream to acquaint the world with exquisite handmade textiles from their homelands of the Kashmir Valley—famous for the enchanting, snow-capped Himalayan Mountains, rivers, valleys, flora-filled gardens, and... cashmere.  

Over the past six months, Indigenous journalist Brandi Morin has travelled repeatedly to Ecuador, reporting on the impact of Canadian mining projects on the Indigenous Peoples who live there. In February, she spent time with the Shuar people, whose ancestral territory is threatened by a Solaris Resources copper mining project.

By Brandi Morin (Iriquois, Cree)

Indigenous communities have a wealth of knowledge gained from generations of sustainable land management practices, making them invaluable leaders in reforestation and conservation efforts. As climate change and ecological decline become more pressing, Indigenous youth are stepping up as strong environmental stewards. They are leading reforestation projects grounded in ancestral wisdom and a deep connection to the land.

Por Radio Zapatista

Suele pensarse que la comunicación popular, referida a procesos informativos desde poblaciones organizadas con infraestructura y recursos escasos, puede prescindir de las nuevas tecnologías digitales. Sin embargo, en el ámbito de la radiodifusión comunitaria las cabinas digitales son una herramienta que permite, aun desde condiciones austeras, emitir ondas de radio con buena calidad.

Del 19 al 23 de mayo 2025, la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos celebró su 176° Período Ordinario de Sesiones en la ciudad de Guatemala, en la que revisó el cumplimiento de la sentencia Pueblos Indígenas Maya Kaqchikel de Sumpango y otros versus Guatemala, relacionado al reconocimiento legal de las radios comunitarias indígenas en Guatemala

La audiencia se realizó este viernes 23 de mayo de 2025 en las instalaciones de la Universidad Rafael Landívar a las 11 horas

By CS STAFF

Since late April 2025, Panama has experienced a wave of social mobilizations led by various sectors expressing their rejection of legislative reforms imposed by the State, particularly Law 462 on the Disability, Old Age, and Death (IVM) program of the Social Security Fund (CSS), the reopening of metal mining, and agreements with foreign powers that would affect the country's sovereignty. 

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