Poverty, low levels of education and illiteracy, limited access to health care, basic sanitation, credit, and employment, limited participation in political life, and domestic and sexual violence are all prevalent problems among indigenous women. Besides, their right to self-determination, self-governance and control of resources and ancestral lands have been violated over centuries.
Still, Indigenous women are ensuring that traditional knowledge is carried over from generation to generation.
Language Activist Letitia Petersen tells us more.
As the backbone of Indigenous communities, Indigenous women have over the years been instrumental in the preservation and transmission of traditional ancestral knowledge. As protectors of natural resources and keepers of scientific knowledge, Indigenous women are integral to the survival of their traditions.
This is Episode 1 of a series of radio programs that cover the role of customary institutions of Indigenous Peoples, what the covid-19 pandemic meant to them, Indigenous food items, use and utilization of traditional herbs for enhancing their immunity. Produced jointly by Indigenous Rights Foundation and Indigenous Community Radio Network with financial support from WACC and Cultural Survival. All Music courtesy of Hami Aadisbashi Radio.
This is Episode 2 of a series of radio programs that cover the role of customary institutions of Indigenous Peoples, what the covid-19 pandemic meant to them, Indigenous food items, use and utilization of traditional herbs for enhancing their immunity. Produced jointly by Indigenous Rights Foundation and Indigenous Community Radio Network with financial support from WACC and Cultural Survival. All Music courtesy of Hami Aadisbashi Radio.
This is Episode 3 of a series of radio programs that cover the role of customary institutions of Indigenous Peoples, what the covid-19 pandemic meant to them, Indigenous food items, use and utilization of traditional herbs for enhancing their immunity. Produced jointly by Indigenous Rights Foundation and Indigenous Community Radio Network with financial support from WACC and Cultural Survival. All Music courtesy of Hami Aadisbashi Radio.
This is Episode 4 of a series of radio programs that cover the role of customary institutions of Indigenous Peoples, what the covid-19 pandemic meant to them, Indigenous food items, use and utilization of traditional herbs for enhancing their immunity. Produced jointly by Indigenous Rights Foundation and Indigenous Community Radio Network with financial support from WACC and Cultural Survival. All Music courtesy of Hami Aadisbashi Radio.
This is Episode 5 of a series of radio programs that cover the role of customary institutions of Indigenous Peoples, what the covid-19 pandemic meant to them, Indigenous food items, use and utilization of traditional herbs for enhancing their immunity. Produced jointly by Indigenous Rights Foundation and Indigenous Community Radio Network with financial support from WACC and Cultural Survival. All Music courtesy of Hami Aadisbashi Radio.
This is Episode 6 of a series of radio programs that cover the role of customary institutions of Indigenous Peoples, what the covid-19 pandemic meant to them, Indigenous food items, use and utilization of traditional herbs for enhancing their immunity. Produced jointly by Indigenous Rights Foundation and Indigenous Community Radio Network with financial support from WACC and Cultural Survival. All Music courtesy of Hami Aadisbashi Radio.
This is Episode 7 of a series of radio programs that cover the role of customary institutions of Indigenous Peoples, what the covid-19 pandemic meant to them, Indigenous food items, use and utilization of traditional herbs for enhancing their immunity. Produced jointly by Indigenous Rights Foundation and Indigenous Community Radio Network with financial support from WACC and Cultural Survival. All Music courtesy of Hami Aadisbashi Radio.
This is Episode 8 of a series of radio programs that cover the role of customary institutions of Indigenous Peoples, what the covid-19 pandemic meant to them, Indigenous food items, use and utilization of traditional herbs for enhancing their immunity. Produced jointly by Indigenous Rights Foundation and Indigenous Community Radio Network with financial support from WACC and Cultural Survival. All Music courtesy of Hami Aadisbashi Radio.