Cultural Survival

We are thrilled to announce Cultural Survival’s series of events and press conferences at #COP31 Join us as we amplify Indigenous voices, leadership, and solutions, bringing critical conversations on Indigenous rights, climate justice, and a real and just transition.

World leaders, negotiators, and civil society will gather in Antalya, Türkiye, for the UNFCCC #COP31. Cultural Survival will be there with an Indigenous-led delegation to make sure the voices calling for a real and just transition are heard where decisions are made.

Today is the day, make your voice heard. Head to the polls and vote. Remember to be a good ancestor and think seven generations ahead. #Elections2026 #MidtermElections

Almost two decades of struggle by Ngäbe communities against CHAN-75. Sign and share: cs.org/chan75 #PanamáDebeCumplir #Chan75_20AñosSinJusticia #DerechosIndígenas

Join us for the webinar “Cultural Sovereignty: Self-Determination Through Indigenous Governance” for a conversation exploring Indigenous governance systems practiced for millennia and rooted in Indigenous cosmovisions, traditions, laws, and cultural values tinyurl.com/governance1111

Casi 20 años esperando justicia. Comunidades Ngäbe exigen que Panamá reconozca y repare a todas las familias afectadas por CHAN-75 y que no repita el daño con Changuinola II. Sigue nuestra campaña. Firma y comparte la petición: cs.org/es/chan75 #PanamáDebeCumplir

We’re launching “La justicia no se represa” (Justice Will Not Be Dammed) with Ngäbe communities of the Changuinola River, during the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights’ Period of Sessions in Panama. Sign and share: cs.org/chan75 #PanamáDebeCumplir

Tomorrow at #COP17: join Cultural Survival at two side events on Indigenous governance and Indigenous-led conservation. Thu Oct 22, 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM Yerevan time, Blue Zone. #IndigenousRights culturalsurvival.org/news/cu…

Our delegation is at #COP17 in Yerevan with a clear message: no decisions about Indigenous lands without consent, conservation without eviction, direct funding for communities, and a real Indigenous voice at the CBD. #IndigenousRights culturalsurvival.org/news/cu…

This Wednesday at #COP17: Indigenous Waters and Territories, on how Indigenous Peoples contribute to the 30x30 goal. With speakers from Chile, Senegal, Colombia, and Cultural Survival. Wed Oct 21, 9:00 AM Yerevan, IUCN Pavilion, Blue Zone. #IndigenousRights

As #COP17 opens, fewer than half of global biodiversity targets are on track. Aimee Roberson (Chahta and Chikashsha) told the Hindustan Times that Indigenous Peoples’ rights to their lands are key to protecting nature. #IndigenousRights hindustantimes.com/india-new…

We invite you to join our webinar, “Cultural Sovereignty: Self-Determination Through Indigenous Governance,” to deepen the conversations from our latest #CSQ issue! Register here: tinyurl.com/governance1111

We’re heading to #COP17 in Yerevan, Oct 19–30, with one message: #IndigenousPeoples are biodiversity's original stewards, and our rights belong at the center of every decision about Nature. #IndigenousRights culturalsurvival.org/news/cu…

Cultural Survival congratulates our Board Member, Mrinalini Rai (Rai), founder of Women4Biodiversity, on receiving the Environmental Pioneer Award at #WomenOfTheYear. 🌿 Indigenous women don’t just protect biodiversity. They lead it. Read more: womenoftheyear.co.uk/team/mr…

Youth Fellow Spotlight ✨ Mitchell Shonkwaiataroroks Gray (Mohawk) from the United States 💡Areas of Focus: Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Agriculture 🌼We invite you to learn about our 2026 #IndigenousYouthFellows by following the link: 💌Link:culturalsurvival.org/news/me…

Our program offers mentorship, learning, and professional development opportunities for those interested in nonprofit work and Cultural Survival’s mission to advance and defend Indigenous Peoples’ rights, lands, languages, and cultures. cs.org/jobs

Join us tomorrow! GTMI, Earthworks, and Cultural Survival will look at the lasting impacts of tailings on communities and territories, and what is needed to support rights, livelihoods, ecosystems, and resilience beyond mine closure. Register here: tinyurl.com/tailings107

Join GTMI, Earthworks, and Cultural Survival for a webinar exploring tailings management beyond technical safety — focusing on Indigenous rights, water and food security, livelihoods, cultural heritage, biodiversity, and long-term community resilience. tinyurl.com/tailings107

Living in isolation is the Mashco Piro's choice, and a right Peru has failed to protect for 30 years. FENAMAD has taken their case to the Inter-American Court. Final arguments are due Oct 26. Every day of delay, logging advances. #MashcoPiro #RightToRemainUncontacted