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Indigenous stories are global stories

“Even after the fall of empires and political decolonization, we, Indigenous peoples, continue to struggle for recognition and to protect and advance our fundamental rights in the...

Indigenous Stories Are Global Stories

“[R]ather than presenting Indigenous stories as past or marginal stories, I want to highlight their importance as global stories.’ The post Indigenous Stories Are Global Stories ap...

For Indigenous peoples, conflict means so much more than war

Indigenous leaders say true peace requires self-determination and respect for their rights.

Indigenous Peoples Call for Meaningful Influence in Climate Discussions — Nia Tero

UNITED NATIONS, August 18 (IPS) - Indigenous communities have long advocated for the environment through the lens of their traditional knowledge systems and cultures. But much mor...

First Nations Storytelling Takes Centre Stage, as Blak & Bright Literary Festival Returns to Explore Resistance, Pow...

From creative heavyweights to D&D storytelling, the fifth edition of this leading literary festival showcases enduring power across four inspiring days.

What does folklore have to say? It helps uncover untold facets of Indigenous stories overlooked for generations

I never thought of documenting the Indigenous Tharu folklore until my grandmother left this world. Now she is no more with us, I yearn for those priceless words of wisdom.

Waking Us up from a Century Old Sleep

When I was fourteen, Grandpa Charlie began to tell me the stories of our ancestors. I was the curious one and, one day, sitting in front of two abandoned long houses on the Pacheed...

A rare win in Indian country: how tribes drove out a mining company in one week

At the sacred prairie of Pe’ Sla in South Dakota, Indigenous and environmental groups banded together to halt drillingThis story was co-published and supported by the journalism no...

On International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples: Toward a Deeper Understanding of Ancestral Constructive Culture

Every year on August 9, and since 1994, UNESCO has commemorated the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. The United Nations has not yet adopted an official definiti...

Accompanying Indigenous communities in hope

‘This is what’s working’: Indigenous leaders on environment solutions in their communities

Eriberto throws his head back with a laugh and shakes it as he tills his plot of land in the Peruvian Amazon, near the Cordillera Azul National Park in central Peru. “That does not...

LIVE on August 4: Narratives about Indigenous Rights – Whose stories are being told across media ecosystems?

Join us on August 4th to explore how narratives about Indigenous Right are being discussed and framed in traditional and online media.

Dance, art and Indigenous storytelling: Garma festival 2026 in pictures

The theme of the 26th Garma festival was Bukmak, meaning all of us, everyone together in Yolŋu language. The four-day gathering at the Gulkula ceremonial grounds in Arnhem Land is...

Q&A: A Family History of Indigenous Land Displacement 

How schools can embed First Nations perspectives all year

First Nations stories too often vanish from classrooms once NAIDOC Week ends. A refreshed series wants to change that for good

Seven First Nations Australians tell us their worries and hopes for future generations – video

East Arnhem Land is one of the last strongholds of Aboriginal culture in Australia, home to the Yolngu people who maintain one of the oldest continuous cultures on Earth. The land...

August 13, 2026 — Pathways Indigenous Arts Festival grows its presence and influence

More than 350 Indigenous artists will gather as the Pathways Indigenous Arts Festival marks its sixth year at the Pueblo of Pojoaque. It continues to grow its draw and reputation o...

Indigenous leaders give the UN a roadmap for protecting their peoples

A new 12-point plan calls for stronger protections for Indigenous rights, lands, and voices as climate change, conflict, and other threats intensify.

For Brazil’s Indigenous youth, visibility is resistance

As climate change reshapes Indigenous territories across Brazil, a new generation is turning to culture and digital platforms to defend their lands and their future. Read the full...

Who Was Here First? The Two Meanings of ‘Indigenous’ in Europe

An exploration of how the meaning of Indigenous identity differs across European historical and cultural contexts. The post Who Was Here First? The Two Meanings of ‘Indigenous’ in...

Why Indigenous Knowledge Matters More Than Ever in Building Sustainable Food Systems

As global demand for sustainable and plant-based ingredients continues to grow, there is renewed appreciation for the knowledge Indigenous communities have safeguarded for generati...

‘Indigenous Languages and Cultures Are Surviving, and Will Continue to Survive’: Interview With Juang-Language Writer Ks...

An Indian educator is documenting his vulnerable Indigenous language on YouTube, one cultural video at a time The post ‘Indigenous Languages and Cultures Are Surviving, and Will Co...

The climate movement gave this Texas tribe millions and a global platform. No one checked its story.

The Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe turned family lore into money, media, and a place at the United Nations.

Support Global Voices’ Spotlight: Indigenous Rights

Through August, our newsroom and contributor community will collaborate with different Indigenous activists, civil society groups, and collectives to tell stories about their chall...