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A young man carries an elder on his back through the jungle

February 1, 2021

Indigenous Advocacy Leads to Early Vaccination in Remote Territories

By John Reid, Senior Economist and Partnership Lead, Nia Tero

Brazil has drawn attention for the collapse of the Manaus’ hospitals, overwhelmed by waves of COVID-19, and for the plague denial and anti-Indigenous posture of the country’s president.

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A women sits in a group with other people during a conference

February 1, 2021

Reconnecting Cook Islands Youth with Land, Sea, and Maori Values

By Rose Winters

In the heart of the South Pacific lies the Cook Islands – a nation of 15 small islands scattered across a vast ocean – where the people have lived closely with nature since their arrival thousands of years ago.

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A man and woman plan traditional drum instruments on stage

January 19, 2021

Storytelling Fellow - John Taukave

A celebration of Rotuman musician, cultural performing artist, and Nia Tero Storytelling Fellow John Taukave.

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Portrait of a young woman, Mia Kami, in a dress smiles with her hand clasped in front of her

January 14, 2021

Storytelling Fellow - Mia Kami

A celebration of Tongan singer and songwriter, Mia Kami. Mia shares about how music is a way to connect to culture, roots, and identity.

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Colombian amazon Indigenous Peoples dancing

January 1, 2021

Indigenous Peoples Take Action in the Colombian Amazon

By David Rothschild, Senior Partnership Lead, Nia Tero

OPIAC, created in 1995, champions the struggle for the recognition and defense of human and territorial rights, conservation of biodiversity, and autonomous self-development of the Indigenous peoples of the region.

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Woman taking video of another painting a brick wall

December 16, 2020

ᏙᎯ (Tohi)

Seedcast

Jess Ramirez explores the concept of reciprocity with Cherokee documentary filmmaker, activist, and member of the Cherokee Nation Brit Hensel.

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