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International Day For The Eradication Poverty 2024

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed annually on October 17. This day seeks to promote understanding and dialogue between individuals experiencing poverty and the wider community. In this radio program, we will hear from Diana Pastor (Maya Ki'che) and Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar), who will discuss the effects of poverty on Indigenous Peoples in Guatemala and Nepal, respectively.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San)
Voices: Diana Pastor (Maya K'iche) and Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)

Let Us Get Our Water Back!

The National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference 2024 took place from September 9th to September 11th in Alaska, USA. This event brought together our Indigenous relatives, partners, and delegates from around the world to share their insights on addressing climate impacts on their environments. It was a space for sharing and honoring Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge while respecting that these teachings rightfully belong to the Indigenous communities and individuals from which they originate.

They Undermine Our Sovereignty

The National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference (NTICC) took place from September 9th to September 11th, 2024. This event brought together knowledge holders on climate change and resilience efforts with an emphasis on the intersection, inclusion, and honoring of Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge.
Cultural Survival attended the conference, and we interviewed some of the attendees.
Produced by Tia-Alexi Roberts (Narragansett)
Edited by Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San)
Interviewee: Elder Faye Ewan ( Caribou)
"Whispers" by Ziibiwan, used with permission.

Transforming Pastoralist Women - An Interview With Noah Solonka Tompo

During our recent visit to Kenya, Cultural Survival stopped in Kajiado County to speak to 
Noah Solonka Tompo(Maasai) from Transforming Pastoralist Women Initiative in Kajiado County, Kenya Maasai.
This organization also provides counseling services to Indigenous Youth who are addicted to drugs.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan)

Interviewee:Noah Solonka Tompo(Maasai)
"Anania2" by The Baba Project, used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission

International Day For People Of African Descent

Hundreds of millions of people in the Americas alone identify as being of African descent. Whether descendants of transatlantic slaves or immigrants, they are among the poorest and most marginalized, in some cases. Nevertheless, people of African descent possess a great multicultural richness, and resilience and significantly contribute to every facet of life.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan)
Music: "Anania2, by The Baba Project, used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San)

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