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December 1, 2024: A generation later, has her road to a better life been paved?

Flashback: our opinion editorial for December, 2019.

Reports from India suggest that journalists should be partitioned — according to their accuracy.

August 19, 2024: Our revised photo-ethnographic essay about the indigenous Ede of Vietnam.

June 17, 2024: Our revised photo-ethnographic essay about the indigenous Huaorani of Ecuador and Peru.

Indigenous Peoples Documentary: The Last Kazakh Nomads of Mongolia

Among the last of the world's nomadic people, the Kazakh endure the harshest climate on Earth as they tenaciously preserve their culture. This documentary offers a fascinating glimpse inside that culture. Learn how a boy's coming-of-age is marked by his first haircut. Hear about Mongolia's first, legendary eagle huntress who is only now being honored. Spend a day with Kazakh eagle hunters. And witness how this ancient, rich lifestyle is slowly changing. Click or tap the image below to watch it on our YouTube channel in HD (1280x720p), High Dynamic Range at 24 fps. Notes for teachers are also available.

Documentary Short Films: Indigenous Culture and Knowledge

Why are indigenous Ixil Mayans trying to reach the United States?

A new Mayan queen ascends to the throne.

A wrestling competition in a rural Kazakh community in Mongolia.

Travel Stories from Indigenous Communities

The tatooed faces of indigenous Chin women is a vanishing custom.

Indigenous knowledge is still the key to survival in northern Laos.

What does it mean to be indigenous in Argentina?

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