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Richard Grounds, executive director of the Yuchi Language Project, talks about why working with young people and implementing more than just dictionaries or books is important to straightening out indigenous languages ​​and passing on this heritage from generation to generation. In addition, it mentions some important points of the International Indigenous Language Exchange carried out by Cultural Survival.

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Kaimana Barcase, CS Board Chair, tells us about the importance of working in groups and sharing experiences to discover how other peoples work in the revitalization of indigenous languages and explore new methodologies.

All our programs are free to listen to, download and share.

Intro music:
- “Burn Your Town to the Ground” by The Halluci Nation. Copyright property of The Halluci Nation. Used with permission.

musical background:
- ÑAA YOSO ÑUU WOMAN NAHUAL Cha Nandee Pinotepa. By Mrs. Luis

The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) is celebrated every year on  May 22nd.
In this podcast, we hear from Lynn Jacobs (Kanien'kehá:ka).
Lynn Jacobs is passionate about being on the land, protecting biodiversity and territories of life, fighting climate change, and addressing the plastic pollution crisis.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris(Khoisan) and Polina Shulbaeva (Selkup)
Interviewee: Lynn Jacobs (Kanien'kehá:ka)
Libres y Vivas by Mare Advertencia, used with permission.

The Diplomatic Conference to Conclude an International Legal Instrument Relating to Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge Associated with Genetic Resources is taking place from Monday, May 13 to Friday, May 24, 2024.
Ulukoa Duhaylonsod from Hawaii is one of the delegates who is attending the conference.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris(Khoisan) and Polina Shulbaeva (Selkup)
Interviewee: Dietrix Jon Ulukoa Duhaylonsod (Ka'uikokapo/Adahi I Manaotao-ta Mo'na)
Libres y Vivas by Mare Advertencia, used with permission.

Desde hace varios años, las y los pobladores del Ayllu Acre Antequera en el departamento de Oruro, Bolivia, están defendiendo su territorio, ya que han llegado empresas mineras a realizar actividades de exploración y explotación de manera ilegal y sin respetar el derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas a la Consulta Libre, Previa e Informada.

Las mujeres son las principales defensoras y, a pesar de constantes ataques violentos que las ha obligado a salir de su comunidad, siguen exigiendo que la minería salga de su territorio.

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'.

The world's largest Indigenous gathering, the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, kicked off its 23rd session at UN Headquarters in New York. Indigenous delegates will champion self-determination and sovereignty for their communities, with a special focus on amplifying the voices of Indigenous youth. Cultural Survival is also attending the gatherings interviewing indigenous delegates about their self-determined priorities and their readiness to engage in high-level UN discussions.
Cultural Survival attended the UNPFII and spoke to some of the delegates who attended.

The UNPFII raises awareness and promotes the integration and coordination of activities related to Indigenous issues within the UN system.
Cultural Survival attended the UNPFII and spoke to some of the delegates who attended.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan) and Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Interviewee Sonner Geriya (Khwe)
Music
Libres y Vivas by Mare Advertencia, used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.

The Permanent Forum is one of three UN bodies that is mandated to deal specifically with Indigenous Peoples’ issues. The others are the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples. Cultural Survival attended the UNPFII and spoke to some of the delegates who attended.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan) and Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Interviewee (Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn (Maori)
Music
Libres y Vivas by Mare Advertencia, used with permission.

El pasado lunes 15 de abril dio inicio la vigésimo tercera sesión del Foro Permanente para las Cuestiones Indígenas de las Naciones Unidas, en New York, EEUU, la cual tendrá lugar hasta el 26 de abril.

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