When the Wayana of Suriname leave their homelands for the city, they may find it challenging to adapt to a life based on making money to survive versus living in reciprocity with their surroundings. Video by: Wayana Radio Podcast and Mulokot Foundation
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During the UN Permanent Forum on #Indigenous Issues, the Wayfinders Circle and the World Union of Indigenous Spiritual Practitioners held an event spotlighting the importance of knowledge transmission from Indigenous elders to future generations. More at wayfinderscircle.org

Dia 15/05 é o lançamento do documentário “Jijet: Como Estudamos Nossos Cantos” em SP

4 lideranças zo’é estarão presentes e participarão de um debate após a sessão. Também vai ter venda de artesanatos e livros! É às 17h, no auditório do LISA

Apoio:
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Massive congratulations to Valerie Courtois on receiving the Shackleton Medal in recognition of her revolutionary approach to climate conservation in the Canadian Arctic! Royal Canadian Geographical Society Canadian Geographic bit.ly/3ybkf7Q

Está saindo do forno a animação sobre o Protocolo de Consulta do Tumucumaque e Rio Paru d'Este, dos povos indígenas Tiriyó, Katxuyana, Txikiyana, Waiana e Aparai.

Produzida nas línguas tiriyó e aparai, a animação foi elaborada com a participação de indígenas das 2 TIs

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Vanuatu - a majority Indigenous nation in the Pacific Islands - has topped the Happy Planet Index. With a rich cultural heritage that emphasizes the spiritual connection to the land, Vanuatu sets itself apart as a world leader in environmental stewardship. bit.ly/3JXW2UQ

'We hope they carry the core values they have learned and hopefully will continue to take interest in these areas. They have definitely gained a strengthened commitment to safeguard and cherish their natural heritage.'
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This #RedDressDay , remember: Indigenous women are 12x more likely to be murdered or go missing in comparison to other Canadian women. Take today to honour & remember the stolen lives as we advocate for a safer future together. #MMIW2S #NoMoreStolenSisters
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VIDEO: Joan Carling (Kankanaey Igorot, Philippines), Executive Director of Indigenous Peoples Rights International, highlights that recognizing Indigenous knowledge must go hand-in-hand with protecting land rights. Follow our friends @iprightsintl to learn more about their work.

We closed with a commitment to continue sharing, connecting, and supporting Guardianship on both sides of the US/Canada border! Thanks again to the Lummi Nation for hosting us in their beautiful territory. @niatero

We are excited to be with over 60 representatives from tribal nations and partners at the Lummi Nation for the Exploring Indigenous-led US Guardianship Gathering.  Learn more here: ilinationhood.ca/usgglummi  Lummi Communications @niatero

“We recognize & support the need to end fossil fuel reliance...The current trajectory of the energy transition fails to meet the criteria of justice, social equity, and environmental sustainability, particularly from the perspectives of Indigenous Peoples'
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🎉 Congrats to Nemonte Nenquimo, an Indigenous leader who was recognized this week for her contributions to advancing Indigenous rights. Nenquimo (Waorani) is a Nia Tero board member and founder of Amazon Frontlines and @alianzaceibo.
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Indigenous organizations from Peru and Brazil are banding together to push their governments to protect a large area of the Amazon that stretches from the Tapiche River in Peru to the Yavarí River in Brazil - which is home to isolated Indigenous Peoples. bit.ly/3wlDuL4

Experts say UN rules around forests and oil are open to abuse, so that countries like Guyana can claim to be carbon-negative without cutting emissions climatechangenews.com/2024/04/08/for…

For over a decade, #IndigenousPeoples have demanded a bigger share of international funding to protect nature and the climate. With only 1-2% of such finance reaching Indigenous Peoples directly, new funds offer hope for greater access. bit.ly/3QjpIiR

The latest episode of our Seedcast podcast takes us to Brazil, where thousands of Indigenous Peoples are gathered for the Free Land Camp – which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Dinamam Tuxá (Tuxá People) of Apib Oficial shares more. bit.ly/4aQWNuK

'It is the daily practice of peace with nature that allows the continuity of life.'
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Today is Indigenous Peoples Day in Brazil! We celebrate the rich cultures, generational wisdom and diversity of the country's first peoples.