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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...

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 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...

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 Indigenous peoples, conflict means so much more than war

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

As climate change threatens their lands, Indigenous nations demand more power at the UN

From the Arctic to the Pacific, Indigenous advocates say their voices are too often ignored.

At the United Nations, Indigenous Human Rights Defenders Testify on Persecution and Treaties

At the United Nations, Indigenous Human Rights Defenders Testify on Persecution and TreatiesBy Brenda Norrell, Censored News, Thursday, July 16, 2026GENEVA --  At the U.N....

UN Honors Indigenous Midwives as Guardians of Knowledge and Well-being

The United Nations marks the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples by celebrating Indigenous midwives, ancestral knowledge, cultural continuity, and spiritual traditi...

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...

As Climate Change Threatens Their Lands, Indigenous Nations Demand More Power at the UN

From the Arctic to the Pacific, Indigenous advocates say their voices are too often ignored. The post As Climate Change Threatens Their Lands, Indigenous Nations Demand More Power...

U.N. Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Begins in Geneva

U.N. Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Begins in GenevaBy Brenda Norrell, Censored News, July 13, 2026Christine Diindiisi McCleave, PhD, Turtle Mountain Anishina...

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...

As climate and conflict collide, Indigenous leaders confront overlapping crises at the UN

The 19th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples will focus on violence, disaster relief, artificial intelligence, and more.

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 Peoples of Bangladesh rally for rights

The Catholic Church in Bangladesh has been working for years to support Indigenous Peoples through education, healthcare, and assistance with land rights problems.

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...

In Indonesia, 20 Indigenous subtribes seek common ground amid mining divisions

ARBOREK, Southwest Papua, Indonesia — For generations, Raja Ampat’s Indigenous communities have governed different forests, reefs and islands according to their customary systems....

Indigenous at the United Nations Expose A.I. Data Centers and Racially-Biased Misinformation

Indigenous at the United Nations Expose A.I. Data Centers and Racially-Biased MisinformationJaimie Williams speaking at the U.N. today on the harm by A.I. data centers. &q...

‘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...

Accompanying Indigenous communities in hope

U.N. report highlights Indigenous knowledge in ocean governance

The world’s oceans are facing mounting pressure from climate change, pollution and unsustainable human activity, according to the United Nations’ Third World Ocean Assessment, a s...

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...

Wildfires Are Changing How North America Thinks About Forests—and Indigenous Knowledge Is Helping Lead the Way

As catastrophic wildfires reshape North American forests, governments are increasingly embracing Indigenous fire stewardship, recognizing that healthier landscapes depend not only...

A ‘crisis communication gap’ threatens Indigenous peoples

Most emergency alerts and warnings are not provided in languages spoken by Indigenous peoples, placing them at greater risk during fires, floods, and other disasters.