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Entrevista grabada el primer dia del 14 session del Foro Permanente para Cuestiones Indigenas, Abril 2015 en Nueva York por Rosy Gonzales con Yolanda Teran, Kichwa de Ecuador.

Escucha a un resumen de la primera semana del Foro Permanente para las Cuestiones Indígenas de la ONU. 

Entrevista con Alvaro Pop, Presidente del Foro Permanente para las Cuestiones Indigenas para 2015. Describe su posición, responsibilidades, y trabajo con los derechos de Pueblos Indigenas. Habla sobre las recomendaciones que tiene que comunicar con el Estado para asegurar los derechos de la Declaración sobre los Derechos de Pueblos Indígenas.

Entrevista con Alvaro Pop, Presidente del Foro Permanente para las Cuestiones Indígenas de 2015. Alvaro Pop habla sobre la realidad de derechos para Pueblos Indígenas en Guatemala. Dice que hay problemas de salud, seguridad, alimentación, discriminación, y derechos de territorio para grupos Indígenas en el país. Aunque habían avances en estas áreas, todavía hay más para hacer.

Entrevista con hombres de Honduras y Veracruz, México, quienes están trabajando para la eliminación de la idea de machismo en comunidades Indígenas. Dice que es importante que las mujeres tengan una voz en la comunidad y las decisiones del municipio. También dice que quieren luchar para la igualdad de géneros.

Conservación de la tierra y el territorio es un derecho de Pueblos Indígenas que está violado en muchas partes del mundo. El mapeo territorial de tierra de Pueblos Indígenas es una estrategía para proteger territorio y tierra propios y conservar el ambiente allá. Esta es una entrevista con Henderson Rengifo, un líder Indígena de Peru, sobre su experiencia con un mapeo territorial.

Entrevista con Carlos Madrigal de México, quien está involucrado desde 12 años en los organismos internacionales de derechos para Pueblos Indígenas. Habla sobre una simulación de tres días del Foro Permanente sobre las Cuestiones Indígenas todo de jóvenes que ocurrió antes del Foro Permanente real en Nueva York en April 2015. Habla sobre lo que es el Foro Permanente sobre las Cuestiones Indígenas y por que es importante también.

Entrevista con Albertina Perez de Honduras, comunicadora de la estación comunitaria Radio Progreso. Ella participó en el Foro Permanente sobre las Cuestiones Indígenas por primera vez en Abril 2015. Habla sobre su trabajo interesante y como ha enfrentado desafíos en su trabajo. 

Maria Eugenia Choque de Bolivia habla sobre derechos que están establecidos por instrumentos internacionales para que Pueblos Indígenas pueden aplicarlos en sus propios comunidades. La implementación de estos derechos es muy dificil, pero Maria dice que es importante seguir luchando por la defensa de comunidades y Pueblos Indígenas del mundo.

Vicky Tauli-Corpuz talks about the importance of Indigenous Peoples using the range of international instruments and mechanisms in place, to pressure their governments to implement changes. 

Vicky Tauli-Corpuz talks about her visit to Paraguay in her capacity as UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples. She discusses the process and the preparation of these visits, highlighting the need for autonomy and security for the people she talks with. 

It is an opportunity to meet with Indigenous communities, civil society organisations, government ministers and the private sector and encourage dialogue across society.  

Dalee Sambo discusses the exchange between the Brazilian government's representative and representatives of Brazil’s Indigenous tribes at the UNPFII 2015. Violations of Land Rights continue in Brazil, including the criminalization of Indigenous Peoples who are trying to defend their rights to land.  

John Scott highlights the importance of using processes established by Indigenous communities when gaining free, prior and informed consent for activities which will take place on their lands. He also talks about the importance of including traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples at the UN Permanent Forum.  

Statement from Special Rapporteur Vicky Tauli-Corpuz on the sustainable development goals proposed by the United Nations and how Indigenous Peoples' rights must be respected in order to solve climate issues such as deforestation.

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.

Cristina Coc, a Q'eqchi Maya woman of southern Belize, shares how Mayan groups in Belize have been fighting for their rights for over 30 years. After many meetings with the State, the Belize national court has acknowledged legal Indigenous rights to their land and affirmed that the government may not use, destruct, or occupy Indigenous land.

Josh Cooper speaks about climate change and its impact on Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous Peoples are being impacted by climate change, specifically in Oceania, and Josh Cooper is working to create World Climate Justice Day to bring further awareness to the issue.

Christopher Kuaiwa of Hawaii speaks about the destruction of a sacred mountain in his community and wants to spread his message of advocacy for Indigenous Rights throughout the world. He also participated in an intervention and proposed recommendations in the Permanent Forum regarding the 30-meter telescope that is proposed to be built on the sacred mountain calling to halt construction and divest.

Josh Cooper speaks about deep seabed mining and the risks associated with this type of exploration for Indigenous Peoples and the environment.

Kealii Gora of Hawaii gives advice on how to get involved in advocating for Indigenous rights. Gora believes it is important to get Indigenous voices on the record and present concerns and perspectives in international arenas to make a change.

Josh Cooper speaks about the importance of the Universal Periodic Review in securing Indigenous rights. Governments can propose recommendations on behalf on Indigenous Peoples in the Universal Periodic Review process.

Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn speaks about Indigenous Peoples' power in numbers to fight back against companies trying to defy their rights and occupy their lands.

Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn speaks about consumerism in the modern world and our responsibility to care for the earth, and gives advice about how we can enact chance for future generations.

Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn speaks about deep sea bed mining and its impacts on the environment, especially in Oceania and Indigenous communities, including her native New Zealand.

Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn speaks about her favorite interventions in the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. She believes the interventions regarding climate change have been very important in her community and across the world.