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According to the World Health Organization, coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause diseases ranging from the common cold to more serious diseases. Covid -19 is a type of coronavirus that now affects more than 162 countries out of 195.
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Voices: Dina Christiaan
Image: Washing Hands
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"Burn Your Village to the Ground" by A Tribe Called Red. Used with permission.
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October is pride month in South Africa. We spoke to Denver Toroga Breda, an Indigenous language activist from Cape Town, on being Indigenous and belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community. 
Producer: Shaldon Ferris
Interviewee: Denver Toroga Breda
Music: 'Kora and Hum' Johannes Davids, used with permission
'Burn your village to the ground' by A Tribe Called Red, used with permission

In October 2020, a group of people representing different Khoi and San Tribes gathered at the foot of Table Mountain in South Africa. There they have created a cultural space where they will stay for an indefinite period of time in an effort to reclaim the mountain. With the temporary huts providing a little shelter, and fire providing a little warmth, they are making it known that the mountain and the area surrounding it had once belonged to their ancestors. Bradley van Sitters is among the folks camped out at the foot of the mountain.

We interview Wilhelmina Van Dyk who coordinated the Khoikhoi language gathering in South Africa. This event put the Khoekhoegowab language in the spotlight and left attendees with basic vocabulary of the language after a few days.

Produced by : Shaldon Ferris
Interviewee: Wilhemina Van Wyk
Music: "Burn your village to the ground", by A Tribe Called Red - used with permission.
"Avantgarde" by Tyso, used with permission

Fossil fuels and other conventional energy sources release many greenhouse gases that harm the environment. For this reason, there is global talk of the need for a transition towards the use of cleaner energy sources and the development of technologies such as battery storage systems, and other cleaner sources of energy. However, for the creation of these energy sources, so-called “transition minerals” are necessary, the extraction of which increases the danger of new displacements and the dispossession of territories from Indigenous Peoples.

Fossil fuels and other conventional energy sources release many greenhouse gases that harm the environment. For this reason, there is global talk of the need for a transition towards the use of cleaner energy sources and the development of technologies such as battery storage systems, and other cleaner sources of energy. However, for the creation of these energy sources, so-called “transition minerals” are necessary, the extraction of which increases the danger of new displacements and the dispossession of territories from Indigenous Peoples.

Fossil fuels and other conventional energy sources release many greenhouse gases that harm the environment. For this reason, there is global talk of the need for a transition towards the use of cleaner energy sources and the development of technologies such as battery storage systems, and other cleaner sources of energy. However, for the creation of these energy sources, so-called “transition minerals” are necessary, the extraction of which increases the danger of new displacements and the dispossession of territories from Indigenous Peoples.

Jitsvinger (real name Quintin Goliath) is a celebrated South African artist from the Cape Flats known for fusing hip hop, poetry, theatre, and storytelling into a distinctive performance style rooted in Afrikaaps—the vernacular Afrikaans dialect of Cape Town. In this radio interview, Jitsvinger tells us about how his heritage influenced his music. We hear how Indigenous Khoi and San languages mixed with Dutch and languages from others who were brought to South Africa as slaves, contributed to the formation of Afrikaans, and how this heritage influences his music.

Los Pueblos Indígenas conservamos conocimientos ancestrales sobre el uso de plantas medicinales que sirven para curar diferentes síntomas o malestares del cuerpo. Estos saberes, conocidos como medicina tradicional, han ayudado a muchas comunidades a hacer frente a la pandemia de COVID-19. 

Los Pueblos Indígenas conservamos conocimientos ancestrales sobre el uso de plantas medicinales que sirven para curar diferentes síntomas o malestares del cuerpo. Estos saberes, conocidos como medicina tradicional, han ayudado a muchas comunidades a hacer frente a la pandemia de COVID-19. 

Los Pueblos Indígenas conservamos conocimientos ancestrales sobre el uso de plantas medicinales que sirven para curar diferentes síntomas o malestares del cuerpo. Estos saberes, conocidos como medicina tradicional, han ayudado a muchas comunidades a hacer frente a la pandemia de COVID-19. 

Los Pueblos Indígenas conservamos conocimientos ancestrales sobre el uso de plantas medicinales que sirven para curar diferentes síntomas o malestares del cuerpo. Estos saberes, conocidos como medicina tradicional, han ayudado a muchas comunidades a hacer frente a la pandemia de COVID-19. 

Los Pueblos Indígenas conservamos conocimientos ancestrales sobre el uso de plantas medicinales que sirven para curar diferentes síntomas o malestares del cuerpo. Estos saberes, conocidos como medicina tradicional, han ayudado a muchas comunidades a hacer frente a la pandemia de COVID-19. 

Los Pueblos Indígenas conservamos conocimientos ancestrales sobre el uso de plantas medicinales que sirven para curar diferentes síntomas o malestares del cuerpo. Estos saberes, conocidos como medicina tradicional, han ayudado a muchas comunidades a hacer frente a la pandemia de COVID-19. 

Los Pueblos Indígenas conservamos conocimientos ancestrales que durante siglos nos han permitido asegurar la salud y la vida en nuestros territorios, entre estos saberes se encuentra la partería tradicional, que durante la pandemia de Covid-19 ha sido una opción para que las mujeres Indígenas puedan dar a luz sin complicaciones. 

¿Qué secuelas dejó la pandemia por Covid-19 en la economía de los pueblos y comunidades Indígenas? En este reportaje producido por Radio Jowa conoceremos las problemáticas a nivel económico que se vivieron en la comunidad de San Mateo del Mar, Oaxaca, México, a través de una entrevista con Luz Aguiar, quien se dedica a la elaboración y venta de tortillas y se vio muy afectada durante la contingencia sanitaria.

This is a public service announcement about the coronavirus or Covid-19 disease outbreak.
While countries all over the world are on lockdown, and panic is the order of the day, this is a time when Indigenous Peoples around the world are encouraged to stay calm, and be strong, in the face of severe adversity.
What is most important to note, is that our elderly are the most vulnerable. We need to take extra precaution to save the lives of the ones who are dear to us, and the ones who have shown us the way to go, who have guided our feet on the path that we all walk.

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. 

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The WCIP is a special session of the General Assembly which will focus specifically on the rights of Indigenous Peoples. 

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. 

Spots on Alta Outcome Document - Russian (pу́сский)

Indigenous communities need to work with States to develop mechanisms that prevent violence against women. 

Spots on Alta Outcome Document - Russian (pу́сский)

States should work with indigenous communities to ensure that national laws reflect the rights of Indigenous Peoples as laid out in the UN Declaration on the rights of Indigenous Peoples. 

Spots on Alta Outcome Document - Russian (pу́сский)

The rights of Indigenous Peoples must be enacted fully and mechanisms which monitor and review the implementation of these rights are needed to ensure that States are complying with international law.  

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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. 

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Permanent Observer status for Indigenous Peoples would mean that Indigenous Peoples could have direct participation through their own governments and councils.