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Directly supporting grassroots Indigenous Peoples, organizations and leaders globally since 1992.

08/20/2026

The 7.4-magnitude earthquake had its epicenter in Chocó, Colombia, leaving Indigenous Peoples’ communities facing a long road to recovery.
Many communities remain isolated due to damaged roads and disrupted communication and electricity. Several Indigenous schools suffered severe structural damage and can no longer safely operate.

Together with Asorewaoficial , Land is Life is raising funds to support the strengthening and reconstruction of affected Indigenous schools.

Help rebuild safe learning spaces for Indigenous children. Donate today.

08/18/2026

The 7.4-magnitude earthquake had its epicenter in , , leaving Indigenous Peoples’ communities facing a long road to recovery.

Many communities remain isolated due to damaged roads and disrupted communication and electricity. Several Indigenous schools suffered severe structural damage and can no longer safely operate.

Together with , Land is Life is raising funds to support the strengthening and reconstruction of affected Indigenous schools.
Help rebuild safe learning spaces for Indigenous children. Donate today.
https://givebutter.com/RebuildChocoSchools

08/17/2026

The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues launches a Global Consultation on the Impacts of Illicit Economies and Organized Crime on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

At its 25th session (2026), the Permanent Forum adopted by consensus this thematic study—the first to comprehensively address, from an Indigenous perspective, the impacts of illicit economies on collective rights. The expansion of illegal mining, illicit drug trafficking, and illegal logging creates forms of territorial control that erode Indigenous self-governance and violate rights. Women, children, youth, Peoples in Voluntary Isolation, and cross-border communities face particularly severe impacts.

The UNPFII calls on Indigenous Peoples, communities, organizations, States, academia, and civil society to contribute their experiences and analyses by September 10, 2026.

📄 Up to 2,500 words · Word or PDF
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 https://amazonwatch.org/illicits-study

08/13/2026

Recognizing Indigenous Midwives means recognizing Indigenous Peoples' rights.

For generations, have safeguarded life, cared for their communities, and preserved ancestral knowledge.

Recognition means more than honoring their contributions. It means protecting Indigenous Peoples’ knowledges, supporting Indigenous-led systems of care, and ensuring can access culturally safe maternal healthcare.

This International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we honor Indigenous Midwives and the vital role they play in protecting the health, cultures, and self-determination of .

08/13/2026

💧 YOUR VOICE BELONGS IN GLOBAL WATER DECISIONS

As governments prepare for the 2026 and 2028 Conferences, in are coming together to ensure their voices, knowledge, and priorities shape global water decisions.

Join the Regional Dialogue for Indigenous Peoples in North America:

📅 Tuesday, August 18
🕘 9 AM PT | 12 PM ET
💻 Online

👉 Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8GqfNg5cRZC3Tf9ZasTZHQ

08/12/2026

, In 2026, the United Nations will hold a landmark 💧 that will help shape global water policy. Governments are already preparing, but , the world's oldest water stewards, are not yet fully part of that conversation.

That is why we are coming together.

Join the Regional Dialogue for Indigenous Peoples in the to help shape Indigenous Peoples' priorities and recommendations for the 2026 and 2028 Conferences.

🗓 Thursday, August 13

🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NfYPWCFnTtKjNsOYcuPaqw

08/11/2026

do more than support births, they safeguard ancestral knowledge, cultures, and the well-being of their communities.

Rooted in holistic Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge systems, their work connects health, spirituality, culture, and land. Yet many Indigenous midwives continue to face discrimination and lack of recognition.

On , we honor Indigenous midwives as knowledge holders and leaders protecting life and ensuring the continuity of Indigenous Peoples across generations.

08/09/2026

For generations, Maya Tz’utujil midwives have safeguarded life, knowledge, and community.

Their work goes far beyond childbirth. As ancestral authorities, healers, and knowledge keepers, they accompany families through every stage of life, preserving Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge and strengthening their communities.

Through the Tz’utujil Council of Indigenous Midwives, they continue to defend Indigenous Peoples’ systems of care and ensure this ancestral knowledge is passed on to future generations.

This International , we honor Indigenous midwives and the vital role they play in protecting life, culture, and self-determination.

08/06/2026

Sarah Abellon-Alikes has been cleared of terrorism financing charges after the court found the evidence against her was unreliable.

But the fight isn’t over. Sarah remains designated a “terrorist,” and her bank accounts are still frozen.

Defending Indigenous Peoples’ rights is not terrorism. Stand with Sarah and all Indigenous defenders.

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