Prabindra Shakya is a Nepali human rights activist, researcher, and academic who specializes in indigenous peoples’ rights, environmental justice, and community empowerment. He is a member of Nepal’s indigenous Newar community.
In this radio program, Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar) interviews Prabindra Shakya about the racial injustices faced by the Indigenous people of Nepal, as well as other Indigenous communities across Asia.
Music: "Burn your village to the ground", by The Haluci Nation, used with permission.

International news on the topic of Indigenous rights. In this edition, we bring you news from Canada, Kenya, Japan, Brazil, Argentina, Nicaragua, and many other countries.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar).
Music: "Burn your village to the ground", by The Haluci Nation, used with permission.

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, observed each year on 21 March, marks the anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre, when police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire on a peaceful demonstration against apartheid pass laws, killing 69 people and injuring many more. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1966, the day serves as a global call to confront racism, promote equality, and protect human dignity.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San)
Music: "Whispers" by Ziibiwan, used with permission.

Stephanie Thorassie is the Executive Director of the Seal River Watershed Alliance. Her work as an Indigenous leader and defender of the land has become the subject of a documentary film called “We Are Made from the Land: Protecting the Seal River Watershed.”
The film is a powerful documentary that tells an inspiring story of healing, community, and vision. It shows how Indigenous Peoples are working to protect the land and the caribou, while striving to create a more sustainable and equitable future for everyone.
We spoke to Sephanie recently.

Michelle Shanandoah is the founder of the non-profit organization Rematriation, which is dedicated to uplifting the voices of Indigenous women. Raised in a family of traditional leadership, she carries the values and responsibilities of her Haudenosaunee heritage throughout her life.

Global news stories on the topic of Indigenous rights. In this edition, news from USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Nepal, Philippines, Mongolia, Brazil, Perú, Argentina, Chile, Honduras, México and Colombia.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Music "Burn your village to the ground", by The Haluci Nation, used with permission.

The Nama people of Botswana are a small Indigenous community belonging to the wider Khoekhoe cultural and linguistic group of southern Africa. They live mainly in the southwestern parts of the country, especially around the Kgalagadi region, where their history is closely tied to pastoralism, herding livestock in arid environments. The Nama language, Khoekhoegowab, is known for its distinctive click sounds, though today many Nama also speak Setswana or Afrikaans.

Vemuganga Community Radio (FM 106.8) is a grassroots media initiative based in Chipinge
district in south-eastern Zimbabwe. Established in 2012, it primarily serves the Ndau-speaking
community, an ethnic group known for its deeply rooted cultural and traditional values. The
station was founded to amplify local voices, preserve Ndau cultural heritage, and provide
relevant, credible, and accessible information in the community’s own language and formats.
Historically, Chipinge has been marginalised in national media coverage, leaving communities

International news on the topic of Indigenous rights. In this edition, we bring you news from USA, Australia, Canada, Finland, Kenya, South Africa, India, Taiwan, Perú, Venezuela, México, Brazil, Bolivia, Guatemala, and Ecuador.

On the International Day of Education 2026, we recognize that Indigenous children carry generations of knowledge, language, and resilience into every classroom. Yet too many still face barriers to quality, culturally respectful education that honors who they are and where they come from. When education systems value Indigenous identities, languages, and ways of learning, children don’t have to choose between success and belonging. Investing in Indigenous children’s education is not just about access-it’s about justice, dignity, and a shared future rooted in respect.