Violence against Indigenous women is a pervasive and multifaceted issue that includes physical, sexual, emotional, and economic abuse, often rooted in the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization, racism, and systemic inequality. Indigenous women face disproportionately high rates of violence, including intimate partner violence, human trafficking, and murder, frequently exacerbated by the lack of access to justice and inadequate responses from law enforcement.

To combat violence against women and girls, governments and international organizations must strengthen the protection systems for Indigenous girls, promote culturally sensitive education, and support initiatives that empower Indigenous communities to prevent violence and ensure justice for affected girls.
Alice Tipap from the Maasai Community spoke to us about violence against women amongst Indigenous Maasai people.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San)
Interviewee: Alice Nina Tipap (Maasai)
Music: 'Whispers', by Ziibiwan, used with permission.

Global news on the topic of Indigenous rights. This edition includes news from New Zealand, Kenya, Cameroon, Taiwan, the Philippines, Nicaragua, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador, and El Salvador. 
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar).
Music: 'Burn your village to the ground' by The Haluci Nation, used with permission.

The Cultural Survival Bazaars are a series of cultural festivals, organized by Indigenous Peoples’ rights organization Cultural Survival, that provide Indigenous artists and artisans, cooperatives, and their representatives from around the world the chance to sell their work directly to the public.
Each event features traditional and contemporary crafts, artwork, clothing, jewelry, home goods, and accessories from dozens of countries.

Global news on the topic of Indigenous rights. In this edition, news from the United States, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Malaysia, Nepal, India, Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador and Argentina.

"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.

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)

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.

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.

Global news on the topic of Indigenous Rights. In this edition, news from Canada, Australia, Kenya, Morroco, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Guatemala, Mexico, Ecuador and Colombia.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Music: "Burn your village to the ground", by Haluci Nation, used with permission.

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