Christopher Kuaiwa of Hawaii speaks about the destruction of a sacred mountain in his community and wants to spread his message of advocacy for Indigenous Rights throughout the world. He also participated in an intervention and proposed recommendations in the Permanent Forum regarding the 30-meter telescope that is proposed to be built on the sacred mountain calling to halt construction and divest.
Josh Cooper speaks about climate change and its impact on Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous Peoples are being impacted by climate change, specifically in Oceania, and Josh Cooper is working to create World Climate Justice Day to bring further awareness to the issue.
Cristina Coc, a Q'eqchi Maya woman of southern Belize, shares how Mayan groups in Belize have been fighting for their rights for over 30 years. After many meetings with the State, the Belize national court has acknowledged legal Indigenous rights to their land and affirmed that the government may not use, destruct, or occupy Indigenous land.
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.
Nancy Bordeaux (Sicangu Lakota) from South Dakota shares her work in domestic violence and sexual assault and gives advice on how to make a change. She speaks about historical trauma and its effects on Native American peoples today. Nancy works with women who are victims of domestic violence and human trafficking and hopes to lessen the economic and mental health disparities in Indigenous women. We caught up with Nancy at the UNPFII 2015.
Statement from Special Rapporteur Vicky Tauli-Corpuz on the sustainable development goals proposed by the United Nations and how Indigenous Peoples' rights must be respected in order to solve climate issues such as deforestation.
Entrevista con Zenen Zeferino del estado de Veracruz en México sobre la importancia de música como herramienta de cultura y derechos humanos. Música expresa identidad, tradiciones, cultura, y también puede manifestar demandas y necesidades de una comunidad. Habla sobre una fiesta se llama Fandango con música sobre temas como el mar, necesidades, el medio ambiente y derechos de humanos que son partes de la cultura e identidad de la comunidad.
Maria Eugenia Choque de Bolivia habla sobre derechos que están establecidos por instrumentos internacionales para que Pueblos Indígenas pueden aplicarlos en sus propios comunidades. La implementación de estos derechos es muy dificil, pero Maria dice que es importante seguir luchando por la defensa de comunidades y Pueblos Indígenas del mundo.
Entrevista con Albertina Perez de Honduras, comunicadora de la estación comunitaria Radio Progreso. Ella participó en el Foro Permanente sobre las Cuestiones Indígenas por primera vez en Abril 2015. Habla sobre su trabajo interesante y como ha enfrentado desafíos en su trabajo.
Entrevista con Carlos Madrigal de México, quien está involucrado desde 12 años en los organismos internacionales de derechos para Pueblos Indígenas. Habla sobre una simulación de tres días del Foro Permanente sobre las Cuestiones Indígenas todo de jóvenes que ocurrió antes del Foro Permanente real en Nueva York en April 2015. Habla sobre lo que es el Foro Permanente sobre las Cuestiones Indígenas y por que es importante también.