This podcast features residents from Bwabwata, Namibia, discussing the land defense efforts of the !Xun and Khwe people. Their discussion centers on the Okavango Delta region, historically known as the Caprivi Strip.

The interview was produced by Sonner Geria (Khwe), conducted by Fanny Mafuta (Khwe), and features Muyatwa Smith (Khwe) as the interviewee.

Music includes "Whispers" by Ziibiwan and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, both used with permission.

This Global News Bulletin focuses on Indigenous rights worldwide, featuring news from South Africa, New Zealand, Cambodia, Mexico, and other nations.

Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar, this edition includes "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.

This podcast series, a collaboration by Inclusive Media Foundation, Newa FM, and Likhu FM, explores the struggle of Nepal's Indigenous Peoples to maintain ancestral land ownership, particularly in riverine regions like the Likhu River.

Music credit: "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.

This podcast series, produced by Inclusive Media Foundation, Newa FM, and Likhu FM, explores the challenges faced by Nepal's Indigenous Peoples in retaining ownership of their ancestral lands, particularly in riverine areas like the Likhu River.

Music credit: "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.

Commemorated on March 21st, the International Day of Forests 2024 highlights "Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World." This theme calls for collective action to protect our forests, leveraging innovation to ensure they thrive and provide essential benefits like clean air and biodiversity for a better planet.

This program also remembers 77 Indigenous people killed in 2023. We condemn the global violence, including attacks, disappearances, and criminalization, committed against Indigenous defenders worldwide.

Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan) and Natalia Jones. Music features "Whispers" by Ziibiwan, "Libres y Vivas" by Mare Advetencia, and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation.

Join us as we explore the lives of small-scale fishers in South Africa. Episode 1 visits Arniston, home to ancient Khoi and San fish traps, featuring an interview with fisherwoman Rowina Europa. We then journey to Gordons Bay to hear from local fisherfolk about climate change's impact on their livelihoods.

This episode is produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan), with interviews including Nico Fredericks, Ellen Mandelozi, and 'Lulu'. Music credits feature saxophone by Tyso, "Natasha" by The Hot Shots, and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation.

Arniston, a charming coastal town on South Africa's South Coast, is home to Khoi and San descendants who make a living as small-scale fishers. Located near Cape Agulhas, Africa's southernmost tip, the area also features ancient fish traps dating back thousands of years.

Cultural Survival visited Arniston, meeting fisherwoman Rowina Europa, who highlighted climate change's impact on local fisherfolk. Sarah Niemand from nearby Buffeljagsbaai reiterated these concerns.

This segment was produced by Shaldon Ferris, featuring interviews with Rowina Europa and Sarah Niemand.

This edition presents global news on Indigenous Rights, featuring updates from Canada, South Africa, Nigeria, Nepal, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Argentina, Mexico, Panama, and Brazil.

Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar, this program includes music by The Hallucination. Their track, "Burn your village to the ground," is used with permission.

Chad Valdez (Diné) is a writer and bookseller based in Denver, CO. He holds an MFA in Fiction with a minor in Native American Studies from New Mexico State University, where he received multiple awards.

He taught English and Creative Writing, sharing his passion for Indigenous storytelling and epistemology. His work has appeared in *Windward Review*, [CBR.com](https://www.cbr.com/), and other publications.

This piece is Chad's audio story, "Split Decision."

The 23rd session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, the world's largest Indigenous gathering, commenced at UN Headquarters in New York. Delegates are championing self-determination, sovereignty, and amplifying Indigenous youth voices.

Cultural Survival is attending, interviewing delegates about their self-determined priorities and readiness to engage in high-level UN discussions.

This coverage was produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan) and Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar), featuring interviewee Waniya Locke (Diné/Lakota/Ashinabe). Music includes "Libres y Vivas" by Mare Advertencia and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, both used with permission.

The UNPFII promotes awareness and coordinates activities on Indigenous issues within the UN system. Cultural Survival attended the forum, engaging with delegates.

This content was produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan) and Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar), featuring an interview with Sonner Geriya (Khwe). Music includes "Libres y Vivas" by Mare Advertencia and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, both used with permission.

The Permanent Forum (UNPFII) is one of three UN bodies dedicated to Indigenous Peoples' issues, alongside the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Special Rapporteur. Cultural Survival attended the UNPFII, engaging with delegates.

This content was produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan) and Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar), featuring an interview with Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn (Maori).

Music included "Libres y Vivas" by Mare Advertencia and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, both used with permission.

Cultural Survival’s gender policy recognizes the diverse relationships between societies and the environment, constantly seeking balance. In commemoration of Pride Month, we feature staff member Bryan Bixcul.

Bryan Bixcul (Maya Tz'utujil) shares his insights. Music for this segment includes "Andina" by Yarina and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, both used with permission.

The global transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy, including battery storage, is vital for environmental protection. However, this shift requires "transition minerals," whose extraction frequently causes new displacements and dispossession of Indigenous Peoples' territories.

This series aims to inform and educate Indigenous Peoples about their right to free, prior, and informed consent regarding minerals found on their lands.

Acknowledgements include music by The Halluci Nation and Ziibiwan, an image of mining in Bolivia, and voices from Cultural Survival: Diana Pastor, Galina Angarova, Mariana Kiimi, Shaldon Ferris, and Jess Cherofsky.

Digital certificates are essential for secure online authentication, enabling trusted exchanges across the internet. For over 35 years, ITU-standard digital certificates have been foundational to this critical security infrastructure.

A prime example is ITU standard X.509. Explore this standard further by visiting the official recommendation [here](https://www.itu.int/itu-t/recommendations/rec.aspx?rec=14033).

Janine Benyus, Founder of Biomimicry 3.8, highlights that "there are no landfills in nature." She inspires us to design cities and urban landscapes that function like natural ecosystems, creating nature-positive, circular environments where both people and biodiversity thrive.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, champions the circular economy. This design-driven approach eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

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