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We were thrilled to distribute our newest issue of Cultural Survival Quarterly, “Brazil Is Indigenous Land,” at #COP30, along with a special Portuguese edition.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we shed light on the experiences of Nasa women searchers resisting violence. Their lives have been marked by personal loss, structural racism, armed conflict, and State neglect.

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November 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Apply to the 2026 Indigenous Data Champions Fellowship! This year-long program supports 20 Indigenous leaders in strengthening Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Governance through monthly cohort sessions.
More info:
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November 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Meet Luzbeidy Monterrosa (Wayuu), one of our featured vendors at the Winter Bazaar 2025!
Luzbeidy represents Wayakana, bringing beautifully handcrafted pieces from the Wayuu communities of northern Colombia.
Dec 13–14 (Boston) | Dec 20–21 (Providence)
bazaar.cs.org
November 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Bryan Bixcul (Maya Tz'ojoti) from SIRGE Coalition discusses what a #JustTransition looks like in practice, highlighting Indigenous practices and solutions that truly support a fair and inclusive transition. #COP30 #FPIC #IndigenousRights #EnvironmentalJustice
November 20, 2025 at 9:52 PM
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor our transgender and Two-Spirit relatives whose lives were taken by violence, hate, and intolerance. With violations of trans rights increasing worldwide, we call for safety, justice, and real accountability. #TDoR #TDoR2025 #TransRemembranceDay
November 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
At #COP30, Edson Krenak (Krenak) of Cultural Survival notes that participation is far lower than expected, finding it frustrating when Indigenous people aren’t involved: “We want to design these policies, we want to be involved in really dreaming solutions.”

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Indigenous groups get the spotlight at UN climate talks, but some say visibility isn't power
This year's United Nations climate talks in Brazil are putting a special focus on Indigenous peoples.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Indigenous leader Alessandra Korap (Munduruku) highlights the environmental devastation occurring in their territories and explains the causes behind the protests taking place during #COP30. #IndigenousRights #EnvironmentalJustice
November 19, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Junte-se a nós no dia 19 de novembro, na Zona Azul, para o evento “Ação Climática Liderada por Comunidades e Povos Indígenas: Novas Medidas do Sul Global”.

⏰ 09h30.
📍 #COP30 – Belém
November 19, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Nicole Friedrichs represents 4 Indigenous communities in the 2021 #IndigenousCommunityMedia case at the Inter-American Court. As Guatemala appears before CERD on Nov 19–20, she underscores the State’s failure to ensure equal radio access and free expression for Indigenous Peoples.
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 AM
On November 19 and 20, the State of Guatemala will be reviewed by the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD). Among the issues under evaluation are the persistent violations affecting Indigenous community radios. #IndigenousRights #FPIC #CulturalSurvival
November 18, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Aimee Roberson, Executive Director of #CulturalSurvival, stands in solidarity with #IndigenousDefenders demanding to be heard and included in climate negotiations at #COP30. Indigenous Peoples are stewards of Mother Earth and reject false climate solutions. #EnvironmentalJustice #DemarcãoJá #FPIC
November 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
At #COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the Global Summit of Indigenous Women and Youth strengthened advocacy strategies to ensure that #IndigenousWomen and their communities have a meaningful influence on climate negotiations for a truly #JustTransition.
November 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
In this interview at #COP30, we hear from Joan Carling (Kankanaey), Executive Director of @IPRightsIntl. Joan emphasizes that the world needs explicit language on commitment and action from Parties to ensure the protection of Indigenous Peoples’ lands and resources.

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COP30 - Governments Must Honor Their Commitments - Joan Carling
YouTube video by Cultural Survival
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November 17, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Cultural Survival expresa su solidaridad con las manifestaciones de los Pueblos Indígenas y la lucha por su participación en la #COP30 en Belém, Brasil. Los Pueblos Indígenas deben estar en el centro de la toma de decisiones climáticas.

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November 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Cultural Survival stands in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples' demonstrations and the struggle for participation at #COP30. #DemarcãoJá #EnvironmentalJustice

Read our full statement here: cs.org/news/solidar...
November 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Join us for our session on the future of multilateralism and climate governance!

Taking place Monday 17 November, from 2:30 to 3:30pm (UTC -3)
At the UNFCCC Pavilion, Blue Zone.
November 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Join us TODAY at #COP30! For a side event on our recent report "Price of Green" @ 13h30–14h30 at Casa COP dos Povos / The People's COP House.
Read the report here: https://ow.ly/guSV50XsLe1
November 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
In this interview, we hear from Great-Grandmother Mary Lyons, an Ojibwe Elder from the Indigenous Environmental Network of Turtle Island. She is at #COP30 to call for accountability from the world’s major polluters. #IndigenousRights #EnvironmentalJustice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmG564M3Vdg
November 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Join us at #COP30 on Monday! #IndigenousPeoples and the #JustTransition Work Programme
#IndigenousRights
November 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Rukka Sombolingg (Torajan) spoke with us at #COP30 about the rapid expansion of #TransitionMinerals extraction in the name of the so-called #GreenTransition, fueling land grabs and increasing violence against Indigenous communities. #IndigenousRights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwlU0V6PWhM
November 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Join us tomorrow at #COP30 in the Higher Education and Climate Action Pavilion for “Perspectives from the Global South on Climate Policy.” #IndigenousRights #EnvironmentalJustice #DemarcãoJá
November 15, 2025 at 2:05 AM
At #COP30, Binalakshmi Nepram (Indigenous Manipuri) reminds world leaders that 132 ongoing wars are major drivers of global pollution. Peace, she argues, must be at the center of climate action. #IndigenousRights #FPIC #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateChange
#DemarcacaoJá
November 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Activistas del movimiento Indígena de Brasil exigen estar presentes en las negociaciones de la #COP30, que es publicitada como la COP de los #PueblosIndígenas, pero en la que solo 360 acreditaciones fueron dadas a #DefensoresIndígenas de Brasil. #DerechosIndígenas #DemarçãoJá
November 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
In the spirit of reciprocity, our Executive Director, Aimee Roberson (Choctaw and Chickasaw), is sharing her special Jalapeño Maple Mezcal Cranberry Sauce recipe with anyone who donates by the end of 2025!

Donate at cs.org/donate
November 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM