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Cultural Survival Cultural Survival advocates for Indigenous Peoples' rights & supports Indigenous communities’ self-determination, cultures & political resilience since 1972.

Cultural Survival advocates for Indigenous Peoples' rights and supports Indigenous communities’ self-determination, cultures and political resilience since 1972. Cultural Survival envisions a future that respects and honors Indigenous Peoples' inherent rights and dynamic cultures, deeply and richly interwoven in lands, languages, spiritual traditions, and artistic expression, rooted in self-determination and self-governance.

10/15/2026

Take a look back at the Cultural Survival Bazaar and Indigenous Media Zone and our participation in Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2026, organized by Slow Food.

Thank you to everyone who visited, shared their knowledge, and joined us in celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ resilience, creativity, and cultural diversity! 🌱🌎

Video by Maya Lazzaro

🎬✨ Soñar también es resistir.Este año, el Festival de Cine Indígena de Barcelona (IndiFest), impulsado por alterNativa I...
10/15/2026

🎬✨ Soñar también es resistir.

Este año, el Festival de Cine Indígena de Barcelona (IndiFest), impulsado por alterNativa Intercambio con Pueblos Indígenas, giró en torno al territorio onírico. Allí estuvimos Marita Calderón, de Cultural Survival, y David Hernández Palmar, cineasta Wayuu, consultor para Cultural Survival.

Durante dos jornadas del festival, compartimos con el público esta lucha y promovimos la petición “Los Xavante quieren seguir soñando: Firma y defiende el territorio Xavante de la fragmentación”.

🌊 El territorio es vida, memoria y sueño. Defenderlo es defender el futuro de todas y todos.

✍️ Firma la petición: https://secure.avaaz.org/community_petitions/en/president_of_the_brazilian_institute_of_environmen_sign_and_defend_xavante_territory_ro_from_fragmentation_driven_by_large_scale_projects/

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10/15/2026

From October 5–8, Cultural Survival staff participated in the 2026 National Tribal & Indigenous Climate Conference (NTICC) in Reno, Nevada, USA, under the theme “Honoring Our Knowledges, Healing Our Mother Earth.”

Through knowledge-sharing, cultural celebrations, and connections with Indigenous leaders, we celebrated Indigenous-led solutions for climate resilience, food sovereignty, and the well-being of the next seven generations.

Cultural Survival congratulates our Board Member Mrinalini Rai (Rai), Founder and Director of Women4Biodiversity, on rec...
10/14/2026

Cultural Survival congratulates our Board Member Mrinalini Rai (Rai), Founder and Director of Women4Biodiversity, on receiving the Environmental Pioneer Award at the 72nd Women of the Year Awards.

For nearly two decades, Mrinalini has fought to ensure that Indigenous women and local communities are heard where global environmental decisions are made, from the UN Convention on Biological Diversity to the Minamata Convention on Mercury.

“This recognition is not only a reflection of my own journey, but of the countless women around the world who are working every day to protect nature, safeguard biodiversity and care for their communities.”

The solutions to biodiversity loss already exist in the knowledge and leadership of Indigenous women. They must be recognized as decision-makers, not just participants.

Read more: https://www.womenoftheyear.co.uk/team/mrinalini-rai/

10/13/2026

Uyool Che A. C. is an organization led by Maya people from Yucatán, México that informs communities about environmental issues, agroecology, and healthy food production. Through its project, Voces de mi Tierra- Utaan in Luum, it created content in Maya and Spanish exploring food production, its impact on health, and environmental care. Visit their social media to learn more about their work.
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Cultural Survival held the first Indigenous Youth Gathering in the territory of the Kichwa Amazonia People, in the heart...
10/13/2026

Cultural Survival held the first Indigenous Youth Gathering in the territory of the Kichwa Amazonia People, in the heart of Ecuador’s Napo Province. This gathering demonstrated what we’ve learned to be true at Cultural Survival for decades: that Indigenous youth are leaders both today and tomorrow. Experiences like this are only possible because of your gifts to support our mission - thank you.

We invite you to continue to invest in Indigenous youth, ensuring they have the resources, connections, and community they need to thrive and guide us into the future.

Give now at cs.org/donate

By commemorating , we recognize that colonization persists today and perpetuates oppression and violence against Indige...
10/12/2026

By commemorating , we recognize that colonization persists today and perpetuates oppression and violence against Indigenous Peoples as well as their sovereignty and self-determination.

Equally important is ending the celebration of Columbus Day, as a step towards disrupting these oppressive systems and shifting focus to recognizing, honoring, and celebrating Indigenous Peoples' knowledge, histories, cultures, traditions, and lands.

Today (and every day) acknowledge historical and ongoing wrongs, learn about the Indigenous Peoples in your community, and celebrate beautiful cultures and traditions through dance, performances, food, music, film, and honor Indigenous Peoples by taking action!

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Cambridge, MA
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