Some groups in the Maasai community rely on livestock as their sole source of income, leaving them vulnerable. Some of the challenges they face include scarcity of resources, climate change, and livestock diseases. In this Maa language interview, Kipaya Ole Mapi, a pastoralist from Monduli District, tells us about the plight of his people.
Produced by Mathias Thooko (Maasai)
Interviewee Kipaya Ole Mapi (Maasai)
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Haluci 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.
Simon Kooper, a prominent Nama leader and freedom fighter, played a pivotal role in the resistance against colonial oppression in Namibia during the early 20th century. As a staunch advocate for the rights and dignity of the Nama people, Kooper's leadership was instrumental in mobilizing resistance against German colonial rule, which sought to exploit and subjugate his community. His commitment to justice and sovereignty was evident in his efforts to unify disparate groups under a common cause, aiming to restore autonomy and protect traditional lands.
This series of radio programs is produced by Kelung Online Radio in Indonesia and discusses matters about polluted waters, threatened livelihoods, and the environmental and social impacts of mining in Indonesia.
This series of radio programs is produced by Kelung Online Radio in Indonesia and discusses matters about polluted waters, threatened livelihoods, and the environmental and social impacts of mining in Indonesia.
This series of radio programs is produced by Kelung Online Radio in Indonesia and discusses matters about polluted waters, threatened livelihoods, and the environmental and social impacts of mining in Indonesia.
This series of radio programs is produced by Radio Muktinath in Nepal and discusses matters pertaining to the Indigenous Peoples of Nepal and their mining rights when it comes to Transition Minerals.
Produced by: Anajana Rai, Chumolungma Tamang and Dhana Bahadur Magar. Interviewees: RK Tamang and Ram Chandra Magar, Barsaman Pun and Tahal Thami. Music: “Whispers” by Ziibiwan, used with permission. "Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.
This series of radio programs is produced by Radio Muktinath in Nepal and discusses matters pertaining to the Indigenous Peoples of Nepal and their mining rights when it comes to Transition Minerals.
Produced by: Anajana Rai, Chumolungma Tamang and Dhana Bahadur Magar. Interviewees: RK Tamang and Ram Chandra Magar, Barsaman Pun and Tahal Thami. Music: “Whispers” by Ziibiwan, used with permission. "Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.