UNESCO's global study on Indigenous media analyzes challenges and opportunities, supporting Indigenous peoples' right to establish their own media per the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Article 16. Indigenous Rights Radio Producer Dev Kumar Sunuwar spoke to Irmgarda Kasinskaite-Buddeberg, Advisor for Communication and Information, UNESCO, organizer of the Expert Meeting and Media Partnership Forum on Indigenous Peoples and the Media, held from 26 to 27 November at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France.

In partnership with Griffith University, UNESCO has conducted a global study highlighting Indigenous media's vital role in empowering communities, combating stereotypes, and advocating for their media rights. Indigenous Rights Radio Producer Dev Kumar Sunuwar spoke to Susan Forde, Prof. of Media and Journalism at the School of Humanities, Languages, and Social Sciences, Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research, Griffith University, Australia.
Program Producer: Dev Kumar Sunuwar

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.

News from the African Content courtesy of Eldos FM.
In this bulletin, you can hear stories from Eritrea, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and more.
Produced and presented by Diana Morat for Eldos FM.

Script writer: Sani Musa ( Fulfulde)

Producer: Umar Faruk Ahmed (Fulfulde)

Presenter: Rayyan Musa Lere (Hausa )

Interviewees:
Kashim Sale, Nasiba Mustapha.Nuru Ayuba,Umar Gadam,Alhaji Umaru Gurama.
Music: Shantu By Bole kwamis.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.

This series of radio programs inform listeners in Tanzania about transition minerals and the importance of a Just Energy Transition.
Produced by Mathias Thooko (Maasai, Loliondo FM)
Research and voices:
Shomet Naingisa(Maasai),Tadeus Clamian(Maasai),Kooya Timan (Maasai), Simon Melau (Maasai), Christopher Mollel (Maasai).
Anania2, by The Baba Project, used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.

In this series of radio programs, the producers at a newly established radio station, Fereiti FM in Kenya, inform the listeners of their region about Transition Minerals and a Just Energy Transition.
All programs are produced by Mario Kuraki (Rendille) and Damaris Lenantare(Rendille).
Interviewees:
Alex Lemayian (Rendille).
Angelo Seitalo (Samburu).

"Anania2" by the Baba Project, used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.

In this series of programs, producer Catherine Wiese from Valley FM interviews industry leaders on the Just Energy Transition plan of South Africa. Valley FM services the community of Worcester in South Africa, many of whom are descendants of Khoi and San people.
Interviewees:
Brandon Andrews
Leon Jacobs
Nonhlemu Tuma
David van Wyk
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.

Cultural Survival met with Jodi Rave Spotted Bear (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation/Lakota), at the 2024 Indigenous Media Conference, and she spoke about the importance of community media in telling the stories of Indigenous Peoples.
Interview: Jodi Rave Spotted Bear ((Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation/Lakota))
Producer: Dev Kumar Sunuwar
Music: "Remember Your Children", by Salidummay, is used with permission.

The 2024 Indigenous Media Conference brought together Indigenous journalists, media professionals, and experts from around the world to discuss and address the pressing issues faced by Indigenous media practitioners. The conference also provided an opportunity to celebrate their contributions and achievements. Cultural Survival was present at this event and spoke to Frank Blanquet (Yucatec Maya), an award-winning content producer, Director of Television for First Nations Experiences (USA), an Indigenous journalist.

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.

The 2024 Indigenous Media Conference, brought together Indigenous journalists, media professionals, and experts from around the world to discuss and address the pressing issues faced by Indigenous media practitioners. The conference also provided an opportunity to celebrate their contributions and achievements. Cultural Survival was also present at this landmark event and interviewed Bryan Pollard (Cherokee), Grant Operations Manager at the Associated Press, who shared his thoughts about working in Indigenous communities.

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.

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

News from the African continent.
Produced by Eldos FM, a community radio station in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Script and voice by Diana Morat.

Sound and Soil is a live, collaborative, and experimental performance that took place in Nababeep, South Africa. Situated in the far Northern Cape Province, 50 kms north of Springbok and 65 kms from the Namibian border post Vioolsdrift, the performance included a collaboration with the Nama Stap Dansers from Steinkopf. Craig Beckett from Indigenous Youth Exchange Africa attended the event.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan)
Interviewee Craig Beckett (Naro, Nama)
"Lights in the forest" by Ziibiwan, used with permission.

Global News on the topic of Indigenous Rights.
In this edition, we bring you news from Mexico, Colombia, India, and more countries.

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

Press freedom is of major concern to Indigenous journalists. They are seeking this freedom so that they can report freely in their communities and their local and national governments. When Indigenous Peoples are facing injustices, it is Indigenous media and journalists who are at the frontlines to tell their stories, but many Indigenous journalists are facing obstacles with regard to free press in their communities. On this World Press Freedom Day, Francine Compton, Associate Director of the Native American Journalists Association speaks to Cultural Survival.

Global news on the topic of Indigenous Rights.
In this edition, news from Guatemala, Mexico, India, Tunisia, Tanzania, and more.

"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:
Mexico
Honduras
Nepal
Philippines
and more.

In 2019 Cultural Survival started helping the San people in a remote part of Namibia to start their own radio station. The idea was to build a web radio station first and then apply for a license from the broadcasting authority in Namibia.
In this podcast we hear from Disco Koki (!Xun), one of the trainees, who came to South Africa to receive training at XK FM, the South African government-funded radio station, that was set up to give the San people a voice.
"Lights in the forest by Ziibiwan, Used with Permission

Global News on the topic of Indigenous Rights.
In this edition, news from:
India, South Africa, Indonesia, Honduras, DRC, and more.

Information and communications technologies have the potential to provide new solutions to development challenges, particularly in the context of globalization, and can foster economic growth, competitiveness, access to information and knowledge, poverty eradication, and social inclusion that will help to expedite the integration of all countries, especially developing countries, in particular the least developed countries, into the global economy. In this podcast, we find out how Indigenous Peoples fit into this picture.

UNESCO calls on radio stations to celebrate World Radio Day's 10th anniversary and the more than 110 years of radio. Cultural Survival's Indigenous Rights Radio supported the Khwe people from the Okavango region in starting Khwedam Radio – a radio station that will assist the Khwe and !Xun speaking San Peoples  to be able to communicate better with each other in remote regions of Namibia.

The Arctic Winter Games has been cancelled amid Corona virus fears.
This bulletin was produced by KNBA news
Image: Athletes participate in the stick pull, one of the many games at the 2020 Traditional Games in Juneau, Alaska. (Photo by Lyndsey Brollini/courtesy Sealaska Heritage Institute)
Produced by Tripp Crouse
Courtesy of KNBA Radio
www.knba.org/

Cultural Survival Global News Bulletin 007 February 2020

A global bulletin on the topic of Indigenous Rights.

Radio continues to be the medium of choice for poor and marginalized communities.
Community radios are by the people, for the people and owned by the people. On world radio day, Indigenous Rights Radio celebrates the power of radio.
Producer: Shaldon Ferris
Image: Khwedam Radio Services receiving training
Music: Anania2 by The Baba Project, used with permission.
Indigenous Rights Radio Intro track features "Burn your Village to the Ground" by @a-tribe-called-red. Used with permission.

An 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.

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.

Every year on the 7th of April, World Health Day, a day championed by the World Health Organisation, is commemorated internationally.
The day was conceived in 1948, and the first annual WHD was celebrated in 1950 – In support of drawing attention to WHO, the world health organisation.
In this program, we interview Connie Hang, Youth Coordinator of the Khmer Kampuchea Krom Federation.

It is world radio on February 13th, a day and according to the website diamundialradio.org, this is a day to celebrate radio as a medium, to improve international cooperation between broadcasters and to encourage major networks and community radio alike to promote access to information, freedom of expression and gender equality over the airwaves. We Interview the Programs Manager of X-K FM, a radio station set up specifically to broadcast in the !Xun and Khwe indigenous languages of Namibia/Angola/South Africa.

On the 1st of December, every year, the international community observes  a day that is dedicated to raising awareness  of the AIDS pandemic. 
As of November 2017, an estimated 36.7 million people worldwide are living with HIV, making it one of the most important global health issues.
This program looks at how HIV AIDS affects the International Indigenous community.

MUSIC
Sami Drum by Tyler. Used with permission.
Introduction: "Burn Your Village to the Ground" by A Tribe Called Red. Used with permission.

Interviewees:

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

PRODUCTION
Shaldon Ferris (KhoiSan)

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

PRODUCTION
Shaldon Ferris (KhoiSan)

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

PRODUCTION
Shaldon Ferris (KhoiSan)

February 13th is World Radio Day. Radio has contributed to the resilience of Indigenous communities all over the world-- hear some of these stories in this program commemorating the 6th annual World Radio Day.

Music
"Remember Your Children" by Salidummay. Used with permission.

Indigenous Rights Radio English Intro track features "Burn your Village to the Ground" by @a-tribe-called-red. Used with permission.

Indigenous solidarity has coalesced into a powerful movement thanks to the activism and perseverance of Indigenous leaders from communities around the world. Indigenous leaders that are defending land, language, culture, and the environment face acute persecution, both from governments directly and from extrajudicial actors.

Avexnim Cotji brings us interviews from a preparatory meeting in Guatemala in April of 2016 for members of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. At the meeting, they discussed local media as a crucial element of cultural preservation and the protection of Indigenous community rights.

Producer: Avexnim Cojti

This spot outlines the recommendations made by the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issue in 2013 on the importance of drawing attention to Indigenous issues in the media through journalism and other modes of communication. The UNPFII is a UN body responsible for bringing international attention to specific issues related to Indigenous Peoples’ health, human rights, economic and social development, environment, education and culture by making recommendations to UN member states and agencies.

Lemoine LaPointe, a Lakota of South Dakota and Minnesota, speaks about community conversations and their importance in providing support for Indigenous Peoples and their relationship with the surrounding region both in the present and in the future.  We met up with Lemoine at the UNPFII 2015.

Chief Bellegarde speaks at UNFPII to bring to light the gap between Canada and its Indigenous Peoples in regard to the United Nations Human Development Index and the rights of indigenous peoples in Canada. Belgard works to close the gap between the wealth of Canada as a nation and Canada's indigenous peoples. He calls on Canada to respect the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

“Nothing about us without us.” Les Malazer talks about how this meeting clearly demonstrated that Indigenous groups can work well with States. Although, he was disappointed with the fact that the drafting of the document continued into the States-only process. 

Mililani Trask talks about the importance of cross-cultural support between Indigenous groups and how Indigenous women have been key to bringing this about. 

Dev Kumar, from Nepal, explains why the radio is a powerful tool for Indigenous Peoples to have their voices be heard.

Antonio Gonzales has spent many years working with international forums for the rights of Indigenous Peoples. He has witnessed achievements but draws attention to the fact that indigenous communities across the world are struggling to bring their governments to the table for discussion. He is currently advocating for an International Convention.  

World Conference of Indigenous Women 2013

These indigenous youth leaders from around the world say that everyone has some form of indigenous roots, and if those roots are disconnected, one must communicate with indigenous persons directly in order to begin to understand them. Indigenous people around the world share many common struggles but continue to fight for their rights.