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Opinion Editorial: Almost the Same As Us

April 1, 2024: Is the word "almost" the leading cause of war?

Flashback: our opinion editorial for April, 2022.

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Twenty Answers

Nature has the answers — indigenous people teach us the questions.

Karo Batak People
The Karo Batak People

April 8, 2024: Our revised photo-ethnographic essay about the indigenous Karo Batak of Sumatra, Indonesia.

2023 Annual Report
2023 Annual Report

February 13, 2024: Our 2023 Annual Report.

Indigenous Peoples Documentary: Ancient and Modern Mayan Peoples

A thousand years after their decline, the ancient Mayans are still shrouded in mystery. Enter their ancient world to uncover its secrets. Learn how their religious beliefs were formed from advanced science and observing the heavens long before Europeans arrived. Decipher their ancient writing — far more advanced than ours. Experience the daily life of their modern descendants and learn how their fate may become our own fate. 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.

Ancient and Modern Mayan Peoples documentary

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Documentary Short Films: Indigenous Culture and Knowledge
Indigenous Ixil Maya Migration to North America
Mayan Migration to the US

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

The Coronation of the Queen (Reina) in San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala
Coronation of a Mayan Queen

A new Mayan queen ascends to the throne.

Kazakh Wrestling in Mongolia
Kazakh Wrestling

A wrestling competition in a rural Kazakh community in Mongolia.

More indigenous peoples short films on our YouTube channel

Travel Stories from Indigenous Communities
Halong Bay, Vietnam
Cruising Halong Bay

This Vietnamese mythical wonder of the world will leave you speechless.

Panama's Ngabe-Bugle comarca
Panama's Ngäbe-Bugle comarca

Daily life in Panama's Ngäbe-Bugle indigenous reservation.

Indigenous Bribri
The Three Chocolatiers

Making chocolate is an example of the indigenous knowledge of the Bribri people of Costa Rica.

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