By Prama Dewan (CS Intern)
In the quiet courtyards across the hills of southeastern Bangladesh, the soft clack of the loom can still be heard. Threads of many colors twist and cross, creating not just fabric, but stories. In these threads live memories of rivers, forests, and hills—woven by Indigenous women who have carried this art through generations.
A'uwẽ-Xavante, Jequitinhonha Valley communities, and Cultural Survival document how Brazil finances mining without Indigenous consent using climate funds
A'uwẽ-Xavante, comunidades do Vale do Jequitinhonha e a Cultural Survival documentam como o Brasil financia a mineração sem consentimento Indígena, utilizando fundos climáticos.
Indigenous Rights Are a Climate Solution!
From November 10 to November 21, 2025, the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), commonly referred to as COP30, will take place in Belém, the capital of the state of Pará, in Brazil’s lower Amazon region.
Os direitos Indígenas são uma solução climática!
De 10 a 21 de novembro de 2025, será realizada em Belém, capital do estado do Pará, na região do baixo Amazonas, no Brasil, a Conferência das Nações Unidas sobre Mudanças Climáticas 2025, também conhecida como Conferência das Partes (COP30) da Convenção-Quadro das Nações Unidas sobre Mudanças Climáticas (UNFCCC).
By Belen Iñiguez (CS Staff)
To speak of food sovereignty from and for Indigenous Peoples is to speak of a food production that is respectful toward animals, seeds, the earth, life, and spirituality. Food sovereignty also implies conserving food, applying ancestral knowledge that enables food to be kept in good condition for a more extended period, without relying on industrial processes. That preservation of food is a fundamental part of the right to decide how to feed oneself.
By Bryan Bixcul (Maya-Tz’utujil), SIRGE Coalition Global Coordinator
By Alyansa Tigil Mina
In October 2024, 20 Indigenous youth from mining-affected communities across the Philippines gathered in Quezon City for a life-changing experience: the Empowering Indigenous Voices: ATM Youth Network Journalism Camp. This event was made possible through the generous support of Cultural Survival, whose funding enabled Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) to strengthen Indigenous youth leadership in environmental journalism, advocacy, and digital storytelling.
Cultural Survival welcomes Alicia Moncada (Wayuu), who has joined as our new Director of Advocacy and Communications. She brings over 13 years of experience in human rights advocacy, research, and communication, with a focus on Indigenous Peoples' rights, gender justice, and climate justice. Moncada was born in Venezuela, sought refuge in Mexico, and is now based in London, England. Her academic background includes degrees in Law and Women's Rights, with specialized training in International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law.
By Chenae Bullock (Shinnecock)
Native American Heritage Month invites us to do more than celebrate history: we are called to engage in reflection, responsibility, and renewal. This month is not simply about learning the names of Tribes or attending cultural events. It is about understanding the deep resilience, diversity, and ongoing contributions of Native Nations, while also recognizing the systems of harm that continue to affect Indigenous communities today.
Why This Month Matters
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that we are headquartered on Massachusett land, in Cambridge, MA, and we thank the past, current, and future Indigenous stewards of this territory.
