The Turtle Lodge and Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre (MFNERC) present Wahbanang: The Resurgence of our People – Clearing the Path for Our Survival. It commemorates the 50th

The Turtle Lodge and Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre (MFNERC) present Wahbanang: The Resurgence of our People – Clearing the Path for Our Survival. It commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Wahbung: Our Tomorrows.

Authored by Anishinaabe, Ininiwak (Cree), and Dakota Knowledge Keepers, Elders, and Chiefs, Wahbanang shares ancestral wisdom. It offers an urgent warning and a blueprint for all peoples to uphold the Great Binding Laws of the Creator and Mother Earth. Includes a video presentation.

Wahbanang, meaning 'Going Back to the beginning,' builds on the 1971 Wahbung, which asserted First Nations' inherent rights. It originated from a 2018 Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) initiative at the Turtle Lodge. It is available for purchase here.

The FAO, through its AIM4Forests program, is assisting the Government of Guatemala in integrating Indigenous Peoples and local communities into the National Forest Monitoring System (SNMF). This

The FAO, through its AIM4Forests program, is assisting the Government of Guatemala in integrating Indigenous Peoples and local communities into the National Forest Monitoring System (SNMF). This initiative, funded by the United Kingdom, fosters dialogue for shared multi-level forest monitoring, utilizing cutting-edge technology and sustainable solutions.

Support in Guatemala focuses on three key areas: strengthening institutional capacities for REDD+ monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV); supporting the National Forest Inventory (NFI); and developing strategies to integrate local communities and Indigenous Peoples into the SNMF's multi-level forest monitoring framework.

Learn more about FAO's work: www.fao.org

Oil extraction in the Amazon is devastating the rainforest, climate, and indigenous communities. While often overlooked, the Amazon is a significant source of crude oil, much of which is consumed

Oil extraction in the Amazon is devastating the rainforest, climate, and indigenous communities. While often overlooked, the Amazon is a significant source of crude oil, much of which is consumed in the United States. This drilling occurs in the world's most biodiverse rainforest, a vital carbon sink and home to over 400 distinct indigenous peoples.

Amazonian peoples and scientists agree: this oil must remain in the ground to protect the planet and avert catastrophic climate change. Amazon Watch supports indigenous allies by advocating for respect for their rights and territories. Based on their "FROM WELL TO WHEEL" report, they urge companies, universities, and governments to adopt Amazon-free fuel sources. Join the movement to protect the Amazon at amazonwatch.org/endamazoncrude.

On June 23, 2020, a panel discussion titled "Knowledge Keepers – Part 1" took place in Canada.

In honor of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, Métis

On June 23, 2020, a panel discussion titled "Knowledge Keepers – Part 1" took place in Canada.

In honor of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, Métis Cree knowledge keeper Maria Campbell, and Inuk professor Dr. Karla J. Williamson participated. They were joined by Canadian Ministers Carolyn Bennett, Marc Miller, and Dan Vandal.

This first installment of a two-part conversation explored various important topics for Indigenous peoples across Canada. A transcript is available.

In response to industrial assaults on their lands and cultures, the First Peoples of the Amazon have formed unprecedented alliances to protect their territories. Four Indigenous leaders from

In response to industrial assaults on their lands and cultures, the First Peoples of the Amazon have formed unprecedented alliances to protect their territories. Four Indigenous leaders from Ecuador’s Ceibo Alliance have traveled to share their stories of resistance and solutions.

They offer wisdom from their elders, revealing what is at stake for their rainforests and the planet's future. Learn how we can all become allies to protect the Amazon, its First Peoples, and life on Earth.

Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZLKrloN9OQ&t=3s&ab_channel=Bioneers

Indigenous representatives will gather at the "JUST TRANSITION: Indigenous Peoples’ Perspectives, Knowledge and Lived Experiences Summit" in Geneva, Switzerland, from October 8-10, 2024.

Indigenous representatives will gather at the "JUST TRANSITION: Indigenous Peoples’ Perspectives, Knowledge and Lived Experiences Summit" in Geneva, Switzerland, from October 8-10, 2024. Organized by The Indigenous Peoples Global Coordinating Committee, this event aims to redefine the "Just Transition" and "Green Economy."

The summit challenges mainstream interpretations that often fail to ensure a full transition from harmful impacts or deliver real justice for Indigenous Peoples. Over 100 representatives from seven socio-cultural regions worldwide will collectively develop Indigenous-led definitions for a truly just and equitable transition.

On November 12, 2020, the Reconciling Ways of Knowing Forum, with the Victoria Forum, hosted "Millennia of Experience: Drawing on Indigenous Knowledge in Responding to COVID-19." This dialogue

On November 12, 2020, the Reconciling Ways of Knowing Forum, with the Victoria Forum, hosted "Millennia of Experience: Drawing on Indigenous Knowledge in Responding to COVID-19." This dialogue explored how Indigenous knowledge and science can improve public health outcomes. First Nations communities notably experienced significantly lower COVID-19 infection (1/4) and mortality (1/5) rates.

Speakers discussed how Indigenous Peoples leveraged millennia of experience from past pandemics, using sovereignty and traditional medicines to protect communities and foster resilience. The session highlighted how Indigenous approaches mitigated negative health outcomes despite systemic challenges and marginalization, offering lessons for collaboration.

For more information, visit https://www.waysofknowingforum.ca/dialogue-5 and https://www.waysofknowingforum.ca.

Cultural Survival will host an event at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

Despite

Cultural Survival will host an event at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

Despite progress in Indigenous Peoples' rights since the UDHR, including greater participation and new agreements, severe human rights abuses persist globally. This event will reflect on the Indigenous rights movement's achievements and the vital work ahead to ensure human rights for all.

The event features respected Indigenous leaders and scholars: Kaimana Barcarse (Kanaka Hawai’i), Roberto Borrero (Taíno), Dr. Elsa Stamatopolou, Pasang Dolma Sherpa (Sherpa), Dr. Pavel Sulyandziga (Udege), Dr. Dalee Sambo Dorough (Iñupiaq), and Lucy Mulenkei (Maasai).

Randy Woodley and Graham Hill discuss embracing ethnic diversity and learning from indigenous communities on The GlobalChurch Project. Woodley, a descendent of the United Keetoowah Band of

Randy Woodley and Graham Hill discuss embracing ethnic diversity and learning from indigenous communities on The GlobalChurch Project. Woodley, a descendent of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, is a founding member of the North American Institute for Indigenous Theological Studies. Hill is the Founder and Director of The GlobalChurch Project.

Woodley and his wife Edith previously led a Native American gathering and developed a holistic service model, including a sustainable farm and Christian community. This initiative, which taught sustainability and eco-justice, was unfortunately disbanded due to violence. The GlobalChurch Project films Christian leaders and churches from diverse non-Western cultures, providing resources like curriculum, books, and training videos. A full 35-minute interview is available here.

On May 19, 2016, Amazonian women from Ecuador addressed the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Featured on the IENearth YouTube channel,

On May 19, 2016, Amazonian women from Ecuador addressed the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Featured on the IENearth YouTube channel, the delegation included Gloria Ushigua (President, Sapara Women Association), Pya Malayo (Secretary General, Indigenous Group Katribu), and Alicia Cahuiya (Vice President, Waorani Nation).

Their unified message was to "Keep the oil in the ground," a position further emphasized by a letter sent to the China Mission to the United Nations.