Global news on the topic of Indigenous rights. In this edition, news from the US, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Kenya, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, the Philippines, Nepal, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Colombia, Argentina, and Honduras. Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar).
Music "Burn your village to the ground", by The Haluci Nation.

Indigenous Traditional Knowledge systems and languages are interconnected, carrying essential ecological and cultural wisdom. Our languages hold insights about ecosystems, biodiversity, and sustainable practices passed down for generations. When an Indigenous language disappears, communities— along with the entire world—lose the knowledge embedded within it. Safeguarding these knowledge systems is not only about cultural survival; it’s about utilizing time-tested wisdom to address today’s environmental crises.

In this podcast, we spoke to Donald Soctomah and Dwayne Tomah, two prominent Passamaquoddy historians and cultural preservationists, about a remarkable piece of history: wax cylinders containing some of the earliest audio recordings of the Passamaquoddy people, dating back to 1890. Donald Soctomah, an author, tribal historic preservation officer, and former state legislator, has long worked to protect and revitalize Wabanaki culture and language.

Global news on the topic of Indigenous rights. In this edition news from USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Morocco, Philippines, Nepal, Bangladesh, Guatemala, Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Ecuador, and Nicaragua.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Music 'Burn your village to the ground' by The Haluci Nation, used with permission.

Indigenous knowledge plays a vital role in addressing climate change—not only because Indigenous communities are often on the frontlines of its impacts, but also because they are experts in resilience and adaptation. For generations, these communities have cultivated a deep, place-based understanding of their environments, guided by observation, stewardship, and sustainable practices.

Andi Murphy is a journalist and producer for Native America Calling, known for her work highlighting Indigenous perspectives through storytelling and media. In this interview, she shares insights into the deep connections between Indigenous food traditions, cultural identity, and the land. These foodways—rooted in centuries of knowledge and sustainable practices—represent more than sustenance; they are expressions of history, resilience, and community.
Interviewee: Andi Murphy (Diné Nation)
Interviewer and producer: Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Koĩts-Sunuwar)

The global Land Back movement is a collective and deeply rooted effort by Indigenous communities to reclaim ancestral lands that were taken through colonization, forced removal, and broken treaties. Far beyond a call for restitution, Land Back is about restoring sovereignty, cultural revitalization, and environmental stewardship. It is a continuous and evolving struggle to reassert Indigenous rights and reaffirm the sacred, reciprocal relationship between people and the land—a relationship that has sustained ecosystems for millennia.

Global News on the topic of Indigenous rights. In this edition, news from the U.S, South Africa, Kenya, Thailand, Nepal, Philippines, Indonesia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, and Costa Rica.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar).

Bonded labor, also known as debt bondage, remains a widespread form of modern slavery in parts of Asia, particularly in countries like India and Bangladesh. It typically occurs when individuals are forced to work to repay a debt under exploitative conditions, often with little or no wages and no clear end to their obligation. Entire families, including children, can be trapped in cycles of debt for generations, working in sectors like agriculture, textiles, and mining. Despite legal bans in many countries, weak enforcement and poverty continue to fuel this human rights violation.

The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, observed annually on August 23rd, honors the millions of men, women, and children who were subjected to the brutalities of transoceanic slavery, and commemorates the uprisings and resistance that led to its eventual abolition. This day not only acknowledges the resilience and courage of the enslaved but also recognizes the often-overlooked roles played by Indigenous peoples.