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Many Indigenous children were once cared for by their families and communities according to their cultural practices, laws, and traditions. It was the parents' responsibility to raise the children since children were seen as gifts from the creator. Families were closely involved in raising the child.

On July 14, 1923, the Hereditary Chief of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Deskaheh Levi General (Cayuga), traveled to Geneva, Switzerland, to speak before the League of Nations. He sought to obtain international recognition of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy (historically known as the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy, composed of the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora Nations) as a sovereign Indigenous Nation governed by a hereditary council of chiefs.

In Tanzania, the Indigenous Maasai people have been facing displacement for a long time.
The most recent incident of land loss involves large numbers of Maasai peoples being forced to leave their ancestral homes to make way for a game reserve. The adverse effects of losing land will be felt for a long time. In this radio program, we uncover some reasons why Indigenous Peoples worldwide face extreme poverty.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan)
Interviewee: Edson Krenak (Krenak)
Music: 'Whispers' by Ziibiwan, used with permission

Chief Bellegarde speaks at UNFPII to bring to light the gap between Canada and its Indigenous Peoples in regard to the United Nations Human Development Index and the rights of indigenous peoples in Canada. Belgard works to close the gap between the wealth of Canada as a nation and Canada's indigenous peoples. He calls on Canada to respect the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

UN Special Rapporteur Vicky Tauli Corpuz discusses the international trade deal known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership which is being negotiated by Canada,The United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Singapore, Brunei, Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, and New Zealand. She confirms that Indigenous Peoples must be consulted before these deals are negotiated.

Forum discussion on the right to Free, Prior, Informed Consent. Part of a series of 13 programs, produced by Shamantha Mani, K'taka Commnity Radio, India

Forum discussion on the right to Free, Prior, Informed Consent. Part of a series of 13 programs, produced by Shamantha Mani, K'taka Commnity Radio, India

UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 2017, 16th Session
Week 1

Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Kumar/Sunuwar) asks Joan Carling, longtime advocate for Indigenous rights and former expert member to the UNPFII, how she assesses the implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) in Asia.

MUSIC
"Remember Your Children," by Salidummay
Music from a seashell, recorded at the opening ceremony of the 16th UNPFII

This 12-episode radio program series produced by Radio Jugal 98.1 Mhz with the financial grant provided by Cultural Survival under Community Media Fund, each episode bring the voices of local government, Indigenous Peoples representatives on the role of local government for promotion of Indigenous Peoples rights in the laws, plans and programs of the government. The rights of Indigenous Peoples mainly their right to land, water and natural resources including socio-cultural and linguistic rights in line with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and ILO Convention no.

This 12-episode radio program series produced by Radio Jugal 98.1 Mhz with the financial grant provided by Cultural Survival under Community Media Fund, each episode bring the voices of local government, Indigenous Peoples representatives on the role of local government for promotion of Indigenous Peoples rights in the laws, plans and programs of the government. The rights of Indigenous Peoples mainly their right to land, water and natural resources including socio-cultural and linguistic rights in line with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and ILO Convention no.

This 12-episode radio program series produced by Radio Jugal 98.1 Mhz with the financial grant provided by Cultural Survival under Community Media Fund, each episode bring the voices of local government, Indigenous Peoples representatives on the role of local government for promotion of Indigenous Peoples rights in the laws, plans and programs of the government. The rights of Indigenous Peoples mainly their right to land, water and natural resources including socio-cultural and linguistic rights in line with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and ILO Convention no.

This 12-episode radio program series produced by Radio Jugal 98.1 Mhz with the financial grant provided by Cultural Survival under Community Media Fund, each episode bring the voices of local government, Indigenous Peoples representatives on the role of local government for promotion of Indigenous Peoples rights in the laws, plans and programs of the government. The rights of Indigenous Peoples mainly their right to land, water and natural resources including socio-cultural and linguistic rights in line with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and ILO Convention no.

This 12-episode radio program series produced by Radio Jugal 98.1 Mhz with the financial grant provided by Cultural Survival under Community Media Fund, each episode bring the voices of local government, Indigenous Peoples representatives on the role of local government for promotion of Indigenous Peoples rights in the laws, plans and programs of the government. The rights of Indigenous Peoples mainly their right to land, water and natural resources including socio-cultural and linguistic rights in line with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and ILO Convention no.

This 12-episode radio program series produced by Radio Jugal 98.1 Mhz with the financial grant provided by Cultural Survival under Community Media Fund, each episode bring the voices of local government, Indigenous Peoples representatives on the role of local government for promotion of Indigenous Peoples rights in the laws, plans and programs of the government. The rights of Indigenous Peoples mainly their right to land, water and natural resources including socio-cultural and linguistic rights in line with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and ILO Convention no.

This 12-episode radio program series produced by Radio Jugal 98.1 Mhz with the financial grant provided by Cultural Survival under Community Media Fund, each episode bring the voices of local government, Indigenous Peoples representatives on the role of local government for promotion of Indigenous Peoples rights in the laws, plans and programs of the government. The rights of Indigenous Peoples mainly their right to land, water and natural resources including socio-cultural and linguistic rights in line with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and ILO Convention no.

This 12-episode radio program series produced by Radio Jugal 98.1 Mhz with the financial grant provided by Cultural Survival under Community Media Fund, each episode bring the voices of local government, Indigenous Peoples representatives on the role of local government for promotion of Indigenous Peoples rights in the laws, plans and programs of the government. The rights of Indigenous Peoples mainly their right to land, water and natural resources including socio-cultural and linguistic rights in line with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and ILO Convention no.