Land Back - More than just a Movement - Joseph Lee
The global Land Back movement is a collective and deeply rooted effort by Indigenous communities to reclaim ancestral lands that were taken through colonization, forced removal, and broken treaties. Far beyond a call for restitution, Land Back is about restoring sovereignty, cultural revitalization, and environmental stewardship. It is a continuous and evolving struggle to reassert Indigenous rights and reaffirm the sacred, reciprocal relationship between people and the land—a relationship that has sustained ecosystems for millennia.
Indigenous Food with Andi Murphy
Andi Murphy is a journalist and producer for Native America Calling, known for her work highlighting Indigenous perspectives through storytelling and media. In this interview, she shares insights into the deep connections between Indigenous food traditions, cultural identity, and the land. These foodways—rooted in centuries of knowledge and sustainable practices—represent more than sustenance; they are expressions of history, resilience, and community.
Interviewee: Andi Murphy (Diné Nation)
Interviewer and producer: Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Koĩts-Sunuwar)
Indigenous Knowledge to Fight Climate Change - Danielle Paradis
Indigenous knowledge plays a vital role in addressing climate change—not only because Indigenous communities are often on the frontlines of its impacts, but also because they are experts in resilience and adaptation. For generations, these communities have cultivated a deep, place-based understanding of their environments, guided by observation, stewardship, and sustainable practices.
Cultural Survival Global News Bulletin September 2025
Global news on the topic of Indigenous rights. In this edition news from USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Morocco, Philippines, Nepal, Bangladesh, Guatemala, Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Ecuador, and Nicaragua.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Music 'Burn your village to the ground' by The Haluci Nation, used with permission.
No a la Norma Oficial Mexicana 020: exigencia de parteras Indígenas
El 1° de septiembre de 2025 entró en vigor, en México, la Norma 020 “Para establecimientos de salud y el reconocimiento de la partería en la atención integral materna y neonatal”, que regulará la partería profesional y tradicional, y que limitará el ejercicio de esta labor principalmente en el caso de parteras Indígenas. Se trata de una Norma que, desde su planteamiento, desconoció las voces, necesidades y exigencias de las parteras, quienes hoy dicen: “No a la Norma Oficial Mexicana 020”.
Puedes escuchar, descargar y compartir este programa de forma gratuita.
La partería es medicina tradicional y autónoma
En este programa de “Voces y Cantos de la Tierra Viva”, una producción de la emisora mexicana Radio Educación, se habla sobre la práctica ancestral de la partería tradicional y se denuncian las amenazas actuales, entre ellas la reciente entrada en vigor de la “Norma Oficial Mexicana 020”, que constituye un intento por deslegitimar el valor de los conocimientos de las parteras, con el apoyo y sustento de un marco normativo racista.
Puedes escuchar, descargar y compartir este programa de forma gratuita.
Música de fondo:
- Bajo responsabilidad de la producción.
From 1890 to 2025 - Passamaquoddy Voices of the Past
In this podcast, we spoke to Donald Soctomah and Dwayne Tomah, two prominent Passamaquoddy historians and cultural preservationists, about a remarkable piece of history: wax cylinders containing some of the earliest audio recordings of the Passamaquoddy people, dating back to 1890. Donald Soctomah, an author, tribal historic preservation officer, and former state legislator, has long worked to protect and revitalize Wabanaki culture and language.
WCIP 03. Purpose Of Outcome Document
The purpose of the WCIP Outcome Document is to consolidate the progress made thus far on implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, modify existing measures, and set out new commitments. It makes recommendations for how we can put the words of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples into action.
Recording Our History, Language and Culture To Preserve it For Future Generations
Indigenous Traditional Knowledge systems and languages are interconnected, carrying essential ecological and cultural wisdom. Our languages hold insights about ecosystems, biodiversity, and sustainable practices passed down for generations. When an Indigenous language disappears, communities— along with the entire world—lose the knowledge embedded within it. Safeguarding these knowledge systems is not only about cultural survival; it’s about utilizing time-tested wisdom to address today’s environmental crises.
Cultural Survival Global News Bulletin October 2025
Global news on the topic of Indigenous rights. In this edition, news from the US, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Kenya, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, the Philippines, Nepal, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Colombia, Argentina, and Honduras. Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar).
Music "Burn your village to the ground", by The Haluci Nation.
Día Mundial de las Ciudades
“En muchas partes del mundo, los pueblos Indígenas siguen viviendo en sus territorios ancestrales en zonas rurales. No obstante, la globalización está acelerando su migración hacia los centros urbanos”, y aunque se carece de datos precisos, las estimaciones de la Organización Internacional del Trabajo sugieren que “más de una cuarta parte de la población Indígena del mundo vive en zonas urbanas”. ¿A qué nos enfrentamos, las personas Indígenas, en los grandes centros urbanos? ¿Está garantizado el respeto a nuestros derechos individuales y colectivos?
Noticiero regional sobre Pueblos Indígenas, octubre 2025
Muchos sucesos que involucran a los Pueblos Indígenas están pasando alrededor del mundo. ¿Sabes cuáles son?
Como parte del derecho a la información, Cultural Survival presenta este noticiero del mes de octubre de 2025 con notas relevantes de Norte, Centro y Sur América, África y Asia, el cual puedes escuchar, descargar y compartir de forma gratuita.
Música de introducción:
- “Burn Your Village to the Ground” de The Halluci Nation. Derechos de autor, propiedad de The Halluci Nation. Usada bajo su permiso.
Entrevista con León Chávez Teixeiro: rolero y militante de izquierda
León Chávez Teixeiro es una de las figuras más emblemáticas del canto comprometido en México, su vida y su obra están profundamente ligadas a las luchas sociales y populares de dicho país. En este programa de “Voces y Cantos de la Tierra Viva”, una producción de la emisora pública mexicana Radio Educación, se le rinde un homenaje.
Puedes escuchar, descargar y compartir este programa de forma gratuita.
Música:
- Bajo responsabilidad de la producción.
Entrevistados:
- León Chávez Teixeiro.
El símbolo de fidelidad y unión
¡Ya está disponible el episodio de nuestro podcast Hecho a Mano! Este mes Deniss Sánchez Aparicio, artista Quinua, se une a nosotros para compartir su historia. Deniss proviene de un pequeño pueblo conocido por su famosa cerámica de arcilla. De hecho, hace un par de años, el Ministerio de Cultura de Perú declaró los conocimientos y prácticas tradicionales Quinua para la elaboración de cerámica, como parte del Patrimonio Cultural de la Nación.
COP30 - A Word From The UNPFII Chair, Aluki Kotierk
The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, commonly referred to as COP30, is taking place from November 10 to November 21, 2025, in Belém, Brazil. The city is often referred to as the "gateway" to the Amazon Rainforest. As usual, the annual meeting of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), this global event, has drawn a vast and diverse attendance. In this interview, we hear from Aluki Kotierk, an Inuk leader from Iqaluit, Nunavut, who is also the Chair of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII).
COP30 - Indigenous Practices Must Be Included - Johnson Cerda
The 2025 UN Climate Change Conference, commonly referred to as COP30, is taking place in Belém, Brazil, known as the "gateway" to the Amazon Rainforest, from November 10 to 21, 2025. This major global meeting has gathered government representatives from the 198 signatory countries, along with delegates from UN bodies, civil society, academia, and industry. In this interview, we hear from Johnson Cerda (Kichwa).
Music:
Libres y Vivas, by Mare Advertencia, used with permission.
'Burn your village to the ground', by The Haluci Nation, used with permission.
COP30 - The Impact of Climate Change in Asia - Rukka Sombolinggi
From November 10 to 21, 2025, the UN Climate Change Conference, commonly referred to as COP30, is taking place in Belém, the city called the "gateway" to the Amazon Rainforest. This major global meeting has gathered government representatives from 198 countries, alongside UN bodies, civil society, academia, industry, and a significant delegation of Indigenous Peoples, women, and youth. In this interview, we hear from Rukka Sombolinggi, Secretary General of Aliansi Masyarakat Adat Nusantara (AMAN), Indonesia.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
COP30 - Indigenous Knowledge Must Not Be Misinterpreted - Mary Lyons
The 2025 UN Climate Change Conference, commonly referred to as COP30, is taking place in Belém, Brazil, known as the "gateway" to the Amazon Rainforest, from November 10 to 21, 2025. This major global meeting has gathered government representatives from the 198 signatory countries, along with delegates from UN bodies, civil society, academia, and industry. Notably, it features a record participation of Indigenous Peoples, with over 3,000 registered delegates, alongside strong representation from women and youth.
WCIP 04. Reaffirmations Of Outcome Document
A true process of consultation and cooperation means that States should obtain Free, Prior and Informed Consent by going through Indigenous Peoples’ own representative institutions.
This series of 24 PSAs is based on the Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, which took place in September of 2014 in New York. The PSAs highlight specific passages of the Outcome Document in an effort to inform audiences of exactly what the document contains and encourage action.
COP30 - How Climate Change Impacts Sami People - Nils Per Olof Nutti
COP30 is a major global meeting that has gathered government representatives from 198 countries, alongside UN bodies, civil society, academia, industry, and a significant delegation of Indigenous Peoples, women, and youth. Notably, this year has the largest-ever participation of Indigenous Peoples in the conference series, with over 3,000 Indigenous delegates registered. Cultural Survival is engaging with Indigenous leaders and their representatives to understand their goals for COP30.
COP30 - Governments Must Honor Their Commitments - Joan Carling
At COP30 in Brazil, a particularly notable presence is a large delegation representing Indigenous Peoples, women, and youth. This year's gathering is historic, as it has seen the largest participation of Indigenous peoples in the conference series' history, with more than 3,000 Indigenous delegates officially registered. Cultural Survival has been speaking with Indigenous leaders and their representatives to understand their priorities and demands for COP30.
In this interview, we hear from Joan Carling (Kankaney).
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Music:
COP30 - Respect For Indigenous Peoples Rights -Edna Kaptoyo
At COP30 in Brazil, a particularly notable presence is a large delegation representing Indigenous Peoples, women, and youth. This year's gathering is historic, as it has seen the largest participation of Indigenous peoples in the conference series' history, with more than 3,000 Indigenous delegates officially registered. Cultural Survival has been speaking with Indigenous leaders and their representatives to understand their priorities and demands for COP30.
In this interview, we hear from Joan Carling (Kankaney).
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Music:
COP30 - Dr. Albert K. Barume - UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
COP30 has gathered government representatives from the 198 signatory countries, along with delegates from UN bodies, civil society, academia, and industry. Notably, it features a record participation of Indigenous Peoples, with over 3,000 registered delegates, alongside strong representation from women and youth. Cultural Survival has spoken with Indigenous leaders and their representatives to understand their priorities and demands for COP30.
In this interview we hear from Dr. Albert K. Barume, UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
COP30 - Securing Indigenous Peoples Rights in the Green Economy -Bryan Bixcul
From November 10 to 21, 2025, the UN Climate Change Conference, commonly referred to as COP30, is taking place in Belém, the city called the "gateway" to the Amazon Rainforest.
In this interview we hear from Bryan Bixcul (Maya-Tz'utujil), global coordinator of the Securing Indigenous Peoples' Rights in the Green Economy (SIRGE) coalition.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Music:
'Libres y Vivas', by Mare Advertencia, used with permission.
'Burn your village to the ground', by The Haluci Nation, used with permission.
COP3- The Rights Of The Indigenous Peoples of Ukraine Matter Too - Liudmyla Korotkykh
COP30 features a record participation of Indigenous Peoples, with over 3,000 registered delegates, alongside strong representation from women and youth. Cultural Survival has spoken with Indigenous leaders and their representatives to understand their priorities and demands for COP30. In this interview, we hear from Liudmyla Korotkykh(Tatar).
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Music:
'Libres y Vivas', by Mare Advertencia, used with permission.
'Burn your village to the ground', by The Haluci Nation, used with permission.