Chad Valdez (Diné) is a writer currently residing in Denver, CO, and working as a bookseller. He holds a Master's degree in Fine Arts in Fiction with a minor in Native American studies from New Mexico State University where he was the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions. He has taught undergraduate courses in English and Creative Writing where he was able to share his love of Indigenous storytelling and understanding of epistemology. His writing has appeared in Windward Review, CBR.com among other outlets. This is Chads audio story called 'Split Decision'.
The world's largest Indigenous gathering, the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, kicked off its 23rd session at UN Headquarters in New York. Indigenous delegates will champion self-determination and sovereignty for their communities, with a special focus on amplifying the voices of Indigenous youth. Cultural Survival is also attending the gatherings interviewing indigenous delegates about their self-determined priorities and their readiness to engage in high-level UN discussions.
Cultural Survival attended the UNPFII and spoke to some of the delegates who attended.
The UNPFII raises awareness and promotes the integration and coordination of activities related to Indigenous issues within the UN system.
Cultural Survival attended the UNPFII and spoke to some of the delegates who attended.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan) and Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Interviewee Sonner Geriya (Khwe)
Music
Libres y Vivas by Mare Advertencia, used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.
The Permanent Forum is one of three UN bodies that is mandated to deal specifically with Indigenous Peoples’ issues. The others are the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples. Cultural Survival attended the UNPFII and spoke to some of the delegates who attended.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan) and Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Interviewee (Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn (Maori)
Music
Libres y Vivas by Mare Advertencia, used with permission.
El pasado lunes 15 de abril dio inicio la vigésimo tercera sesión del Foro Permanente para las Cuestiones Indígenas de las Naciones Unidas, en New York, EEUU, la cual tendrá lugar hasta el 26 de abril.
El pasado lunes 15 de abril dio inicio la vigésimo tercera sesión del Foro Permanente para las Cuestiones Indígenas de las Naciones Unidas, en New York, EEUU, la cual tendrá lugar hasta el 26 de abril.
In this Sunuwar language podcast, Inclusive Media Foundation, Newa FM, and Likhu FM take a look at how the Indigenous Peoples of Nepal struggle to maintain ownership of their ancestral lands since the construction of Hydropower plants in their ancestral areas is the cause of much anguish.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.
In this series of podcasts,Inclusive Media Foundation, Newa FM and Likhu FM takes a look at how the Indigenous Peoples of Nepal struggle to maintain ownership of their ancestral lands, in areas where there are rivers like the Likhu River.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.
In this podcast, we hear from residents of Bwabwata in Namibia who discuss the land defense of the !Xun and Khwe people of the region in Namibia in the Okavango Delta that was known as the Caprivi Strip.
The interview was produced by Sonner Geria(Khwe), and conducted by Fanny Mafuta(Khwe).
Interviewee: Muyatwa Smith (Khwe)
Music:
"Whispers" by Ziibiwan, used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.
Radio Atlantis on the West Coast of South Africa has produced this series of podcasts that takes a look at land defense from the perspective of land defenders. Interviewees include Bradley van Sitters (Nama) and Oswald Daniels (Cochoqua).
Music:
"Whispers" by Ziibiwan, used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, is used with permission.