In this program, producer Dev Kumar Sunuwar talks about Sunuwar language, the mother tongue of Sunuwar Indigenous Peoples of Nepal, called Koits-lo. The Sunuwar are one of 59 Indigenous Peoples legally recognized by the government of Nepal. They live in the eastern part of Nepal, alongside of the Likhu, Sunkoshi and Khimti Rivers, mainly in the Ramechhap and Okhaldhunga districts. Sunuwar people call themselves “koits” in their mother tongue. According to the 2011 Census, The Sunuwar have a population of 57 thousand, of which only 18 thousand can speak their mother tongue.

The International Day of the worlds Indigenous Peoples

August 9th is a reason for celebration all over the world, because on this date, the International day of the worlds indigenous peoples is commemorated.

This year, 2019, is the International Year of Indigenous Languages and therefore in this program, we will discuss the state of our languages, as indigenous peoples.

MUSIC
Lights in the Forest by Yarina.
Used with permission.

A short update on current events from around the world on the topic of Indigenous Rights.

PRODUCTION
Shaldon Ferris (KhoiSan)
Indigenous Rights Radio Intro track features "Burn your Village to the Ground" by @a-tribe-called-red. Used with permission.

Tharu is the mother tongue of the Tharu people, and it is divided into 2 categories, namely Rana Tharu and Dangaura Tharu, both belonging to the Indo-aryan language family. The Tharu peoples  areamongst the largest indigenous communities in Nepal, they number 1.8 million people according to 2011 census. The Tharu are one of Nepal’s 59 Indigenous communities, comprised of 50 different clans with cultural differences. Each clan has slightly different dialects and tones when speaking their mother tongues. Among the 1.8 million, some 1.5 million speak their mother tongue.

This program includes short voice clips of four different languages spoken by four different sub-clans of Rai Indigenous communities of Nepal namely: Bantawa, Chamling, Kulung and Puma. Rai is one of Nepal’s 59 Indigenous Peoples, legally recognized by the government, but debate among Rai Indigenous communities still continues about Rai not being their ethnic identity, but posts given to the topmost leaders during the ancient kingship system of Nepal.

Khwedam is spoken by the Bwabwata San People in Namibia. There are also some speakers in Botswana and South Africa.
This program provides a sound clip of Khwedam, and gives some information about the Indigenous People who speak the language.
PRODUCTION
Shaldon Ferris (KhoiSan)
Indigenous Rights Radio Intro track features "Burn your Village to the Ground" by @a-tribe-called-red. Used with permission.
Music: Lights in the Forest by Yarina. Used with permission.

The Sustainable Development Goals or SDG’s for short, consist of 17 interdependent goals that were put in place by the United Nations. 
Each goal has a separate list of targets to achieve. 
The objective of the Sustainable Development Goals is to ensure that the planet is protected, and that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
PRODUCTION
Shaldon Ferris (KhoiSan)
Indigenous Rights Radio Intro track features "Burn your Village to the Ground" by @a-tribe-called-red. Used with permission.
Music: Anania2 by The Baba Project. Used with permission.

The Sustainable Development Goals or SDG’s for short, consist of 17 interdependent goals that were put in place by the United Nations. 
Each goal has a separate list of targets to achieve. 
The objective of the Sustainable Development Goals is to ensure that the planet is protected, and that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
PRODUCTION
Shaldon Ferris (KhoiSan)
Indigenous Rights Radio Intro track features "Burn your Village to the Ground" by @a-tribe-called-red. Used with permission.
Music: Anania2 by The Baba Project. Used with permission.

The Sustainable Development Goals or SDG’s for short, consist of 17 interdependent goals that were put in place by the United Nations.
Each goal has a separate list of targets to achieve. 
The objective of the Sustainable Development Goals is to ensure that the planet is protected, and that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
PRODUCTION
Shaldon Ferris (KhoiSan)
Indigenous Rights Radio Intro track features "Burn your Village to the Ground" by @a-tribe-called-red. Used with permission.
Music: Anania2 by The Baba Project. Used with permission.

The Sustainable Development Goals or SDG’s for short, consist of 17 interdependent goals that were put in place by the United Nations.
Each goal has a separate list of targets to achieve. 
The objective of the Sustainable Development Goals is to ensure that the planet is protected, and that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
PRODUCTION
Shaldon Ferris (KhoiSan)