Communication

The Indigenous Journalists Association brought together Indigenous journalists, media professionals, and experts from July 25 to 27 in Oklahoma City, United States to discuss and address pressing issues faced by Indigenous media practitioners. Cultural Survival was there, and we heard from Jim Compton, an Indigenous filmmaker, was present to share experiences, challenges, and successes in covering Indigenous communities and their efforts for Indigenous rights.
Interviewee: Jim Compton (Anishinaabe, Keeseekoose First Nation).
Producer : Dev Kumar Sunuwar

The 2024 Indigenous Media Conference, hosted by the Indigenous Journalists Association, was held from July 25 to 27 in Oklahoma City, United States. This significant event successfully united Indigenous journalists, media professionals, and experts from across the globe to address the critical challenges encountered by Indigenous media practitioners. Furthermore, the conference served as a platform to recognize and celebrate the impactful contributions and accomplishments of Indigenous media professionals.

Aimee Roberson, Executive Director, is a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and also of Chickasaw, Scottish, Irish, and English descent. Aimee is a lifelong student of Earth’s wisdom and holds a Bachelor's degree in Geology from Macalester College and a Master’s degree in Conservation Biology from the University of Minnesota.

Global news on the topic of Indigenous Rights. In this edition, we bring you news from Australia, Namibia, Kenya, Bangladesh, and Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Guatemala, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar).
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.

Global news on the topic of Indigenous Rights. In this edition, we bring you news from Australia, Namibia, Kenya, Bangladesh, and Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Guatemala, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar).
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.

Global news on the topic of Indigenous Rights.
In this edition, news from Canada, South Africa, Nigeria, Nepal, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Argentina, Mexico, Panama and Brazil.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar).
Music
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Hallucination, used with permission.

Chad Valdez (Diné) is a writer currently residing in Denver, CO, and working as a bookseller. He holds a Master's degree in Fine Arts in Fiction with a minor in Native American studies from New Mexico State University where he was the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions. He has taught undergraduate courses in English and Creative Writing where he was able to share his love of Indigenous storytelling and understanding of epistemology. His writing has appeared in Windward Review, CBR.com among other outlets. This is Chads audio story called 'Split Decision'.

Global news on the topic of Indigenous Rights.
In this edition, news from Tanzania, Canada, Australia, Honduras, and many more states.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.

Global News Bulletin with stories on Indigenous Rights from New Zealand, Canada, Nepal, Bangladesh, Panama, Mexico, Guatemala and many more.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar).
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.

Global News on the topic of Indigenous Rights.
In this edition, news from Panama, Nepal, Morroco, and many more.