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March 1, 2024: Humanity continues to make epic journeys. A private jet from Tokyo to Las Vegas is not one of them.

Flashback: our opinion editorial for March, 2018.

This indigenous Dogon boy would have to travel to California to see a real sh**hole.

February 13, 2024: Our 2023 Annual Report.

November 24, 2023: Our travel guide for visiting indigenous people. Mexico, Ecuador, Cambodia, Malaysia and Vietnam are our top picks.

Indigenous Peoples Documentary: Indigenous Peoples of Southeast Asia

Travel to Southeast Asia and see how ancient indigenous cultures respond to the challenges of the Twenty-first Century. Captivating scenes and in-depth narrative take you inside the history, customs and modern lives of the indigenous people of this part of the world. Indigenous Peoples of Southeast Asia will leave you re-thinking what you once thought about this region. Click or tap the image below to watch it on our YouTube channel in full HD (1920x1080p) at 60 fps. Notes for teachers are also available.

Documentary Short Films: Indigenous Culture and Knowledge

A "thank you" film from Empathy International — an NGO supporting indigenous education.

The weekly Tamu Besar offers one of the best cultural experiences in Sabah, Malaysia.

Guatemala, Argentina, Laos, Mali and Mongolia are our top picks to visit indigenous people.

Travel Stories from Indigenous Communities

Inhumane conditions making a living from scavenging garbage.

A ritual border closing between two nuclear powers.

Survivors of a brutal Twentieth-century regime.

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