Indigenous Rights Radio

Cultural Survival welcomes Alicia Moncada (Wayuu), who has joined as our new Director of Advocacy and Communications. She brings over 13 years of experience in human rights advocacy, research, and communication, with a focus on Indigenous Peoples' rights, gender justice, and climate justice. Moncada was born in Venezuela, sought refuge in Mexico, and is now based in London, England. Her academic background includes degrees in Law and Women's Rights, with specialized training in International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law.

Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San)

Interviewee: Alicia Moncada (Wayyu)

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

COP30, a major global meeting has this year gathered government representatives from 198 countries, alongside UN bodies, civil society, academia, industry, and a significant delegation of Indigenous Peoples, women, and youth. Notably, this year has the largest-ever participation of Indigenous Peoples in the conference series, with over 3,000 Indigenous delegates registered. Cultural Survival is engaging with Indigenous leaders and their representatives to understand their goals for COP30.

In this interview, we hear from Eileen Cunningham (Miskito).

Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)

Music:

'Libres y Vivas', by Mare Advertencia, used with permission.

'Burn your village to the ground', by The Haluci Nation, used with permission.

From November 10 to 21, 2025, the UN Climate Change Conference, commonly referred to as COP30, is taking place in Belém, the city called the "gateway" to the Amazon Rainforest.

In this interview, we spoke to Onel Inanadinia Masardule Herrera (Guna).

Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)

Music:

'Libres y Vivas', by Mare Advertencia, used with permission.

'Burn your village to the ground', by The Haluci Nation, used with permission.

Notably, this years COP gathering features a record participation of Indigenous Peoples, with over 3,000 registered delegates, alongside strong representation from women and youth. Cultural Survival has spoken with Indigenous leaders and their representatives to understand their priorities and demands for COP30.

In this interview, we hear from Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim (Mbororo).

Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)

Music:

'Libres y Vivas', by Mare Advertencia, used with permission.

'Burn your village to the ground', by The Haluci Nation, used with permission.

This years COP meeting is historic, as it has seen the largest participation of Indigenous peoples in the conference series' history, with more than 3,000 Indigenous delegates officially registered. Cultural Survival has been speaking with Indigenous leaders and their representatives to understand their priorities and demands for COP30.

Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)

Music:

'Libres y Vivas', by Mare Advertencia, used with permission.

'Burn your village to the ground', by The Haluci Nation, used with permission.

Muchos sucesos que involucran a los Pueblos Indígenas están pasando alrededor del mundo. ¿Sabes cuáles son?

Como parte del derecho a la información, Cultural Survival presenta este noticiero del mes de noviembre de 2025 con notas relevantes de Norte, Centro y Sur América, África y Asia, el cual puedes escuchar, descargar y compartir de forma gratuita.

Música de introducción:

- “Burn Your Village to the Ground” de The Halluci Nation. Derechos de autor, propiedad de The Halluci Nation. Usada bajo su permiso.

Redacción:

- Rosy Sul González, maya kaqchikel, Cultural Survival, Guatemala.

- Shaldon Ferris, khoisan, Cultural Survival, Sudáfrica.

- Dev Kumar, sunuwar, Cultural Survival, Asia.

Voz:

- Rosy Sul González, maya kaqchikel, Cultural Survival, Guatemala.

- César Gómez, maya poqomam, Cultural Survival, Guatemala.

Edición:

- Rosy Sul González, maya kaqchikel, Cultural Survival, Guatemala.

Imagen:

- Cultural Survival.

Links:

Sudáfrica: Las comunidades khoi y san luchan por un mayor reconocimiento.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1AbLvSdjwE

Sudáfrica: Ciudad del Cabo logra una victoria legal contra las invasiones de tierras khoi-san en Mitchell’s Plain.

https://iol.co.za/business/2025-11-04-cape-town-secures-legal-victory-against-khoi-san-land-invasions-in-mitchells-plain/

Uganda: Banco mundial registra una solicitud de inspección sobre el proyecto “Inversión en Bosques y Áreas Protegidas para el Desarrollo Climáticamente Inteligente” en Uganda.

https://www.inspectionpanel.org/news/panel-registers-request-inspection-investing-forests-and-protected-areas-climate-smart#:~:text=The%20Request%20claims%20the%20exclusion,Learn%20more.

Noruega: Noruega bloquea un importante parque eólico debido a su impacto en la naturaleza salvaje y la cultura Sami.

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/norway-blocks-wind-farm-wilderness-used-by-reindeer-herders-2025-11-04/?fbclid=IwY2xjawN79GpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFWWlBJaFRJbHN6a3UxbHYxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQBMAABHr6wL55dNAkrvMwruiVzpchYS-QCHYHXtOp7rYh8NFcJtQS4nT9gwocdAbXV_aem_AtkmIxyWUdxxdFEQomg00Q

Malasia: Las organizaciones de la sociedad civil (OSC) exigen un papel formal en el diálogo sobre derechos humanos entre la ASEAN y la Unión Europea.

https://aippnet.org/indigenous-peoples-call-recognition-asean-eu-csos-forum-conjunction-6th-asean-eu-polcy-dialogue-human-rights/

Filipinas: Los pueblos indígenas contraatacan ante la amenaza de la minería del carbón en el sur de Filipinas.

https://news.mongabay.com/2025/09/philippine-tribes-revive-reforestation-to-defy-coal-mining-expansion/

COLOMBIA: Indígenas y campesinos protestan contra entidades del gobierno.

https://www.infobae.com/colombia/2025/10/16/indigenas-y-campesinos-siguen-protestas-contra-entidades-del-gobierno-petro-ahora-se-tomaron-el-ministerio-del-interior/

PERÚ: Organizaciones indígenas y de derechos humanos rechazan eliminación de la Comisión de Pueblos.

https://www.actualidadambiental.pe/organizaciones-indigenas-y-de-derechos-humanos-rechazan-eliminacion-de-la-comision-de-pueblos/

HONDURAS: Comunidades denuncian ataque armado dentro de territorio Garífuna.

https://www.facebook.com/ForoDeMujeresPorLaVida/photos/denunciamos-que-la-noche-de-ayer-11-de-octubre-de-2025-la-comunidad-de-triunfo-d/1264079079092167/

Global News on the topic of Indigenous rights. In this edition, news from the U.S, South Africa, Canada, Thailand, Nepal, Philippines, Mexico, Honduras, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Paraguay, and more.

Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)

Music:

'Burn your village to the ground', by The Haluci Nation, used with permission.

Ancestral remains of six Khoi and San individuals, exhumed between 1868 and 1924 and held at the Hunterian Museum in Glasgow, Scotland, have been returned to South Africa. The remains were formally repatriated in October 2025, marking a significant event for national healing and the restoration of dignity for the affected communities. The remains, which include those from the Northern and Western Cape, have been returned to the Iziko Museums in Cape Town and will be reburied in the Northern Cape at a later date. 

For this year's commemoration of the international day for the elimination of violence against women, we consider the violence of removing ones bones from its grave, and what this means for indigenous peoples.

In this interview we hear from Annelize Kotze, from Iziko Museum, in Cape Town.

Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San)

Interviewee: Annelize Kotze

Image: Annelize Kotze

Music "Pista" , used with permission

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

From November 10 to 21, 2025, the UN Climate Change Conference, commonly referred to as COP30, is taking place in Belém, the city called the "gateway" to the Amazon Rainforest. This major global meeting has gathered government representatives from 198 countries, alongside UN bodies, civil society, academia, industry, and a significant delegation of Indigenous Peoples, women, and youth. Notably, this year has the largest-ever participation of Indigenous Peoples in the conference series, with over 3,000 Indigenous delegates registered. Cultural Survival is engaging with Indigenous leaders and their representatives to understand their goals for COP30.

In this interview, we hear from Andrea Carmen (Yaqui), from the International Indian Treaty Council.

Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)

Music:

'Libres y Vivas', by Mare Advertencia, used with permission.

'Burn your village to the ground', by The Haluci Nation, used with permission.

The 2025 UN Climate Change Conference, commonly referred to as COP30, is taking place in Belém, Brazil, known as the "gateway" to the Amazon Rainforest, from November 10 to 21, 2025. This major global meeting has gathered government representatives from the 198 signatory countries, along with delegates from UN bodies, civil society, academia, and industry. Notably, it features a record participation of Indigenous Peoples, with over 3,000 registered delegates, alongside strong representation from women and youth. Cultural Survival has spoken with Indigenous leaders and their representatives to understand their priorities and demands for COP30.

Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)

Music:

'Libres y Vivas', by Mare Advertencia, used with permission.

'Burn your village to the ground', by The Haluci Nation, used with permission.