Dmitry Berezhkov on the Impact of Mining on Indigenous Communities in Russia
In this podcast, Cultural Survival's Avexnim Cojti met with Editor in Chief of Indigenous Russia, Dmitry Berezhkov (Itelmen), and spoke about the impacts of mining on Indigenous communities.
Produced by Avexnim Cojti (Maya K'iche)
Voices: Dmitry Berezhkov (Itelmen)
Music: "Whispers", by The Ziibiwan, used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.
Indigenous, Young and Creative
Mariia Savvina (Sakha) is an independent artist, fashion designer, and creator of the fashion brand o5o who is originally from Yakutsk, Sakha Republic. In this conversation, Mariia tells us about her training and journey as an artist and her experiences showing her collections at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia. She also talks about her practice of melding Sakha traditions with the contemporary and the importance this fusing has on both personal and professional levels.
Produced by Katya Yegorov-Crate.
Edited by Shaldon Ferris(Khoisan)
Всемирная Конференция по Вопросам Коренных Народов: Цели
Spots on Alta Outcome Document - Russian (pу́сский)
The Alta outcome document sets out key issues for Indigenous Peoples and solutions on topics including the rights to land, air, water, and livelihoods.
Самоопределение Коренных Народов
Spots on Alta Outcome Document - Russian (pу́сский)
Indigenous Peoples have the right to live according to their worldview, principles and beliefs. They have sovereignty over their land, food, water and resources.
Свободное, Предварительное и Осознанное Согласие Коренных Народов
Spots on Alta Outcome Document - Russian (pу́сский)
The right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent means that Indigenous Peoples are able to use their lands and resources however they choose, and that they are included in a consultation process if any development projects are proposed on their land.