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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, 2020.

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Weaving Wisdom

Generations of indigenous knowledge reveal the wisdom weavers of the world.

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: 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.

Last Kazakh Nomads of Mongolia documentary

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Documentary Short Films: Indigenous Culture and Knowledge
Populating Southeast Asia
Populating Southeast Asia

How Southeast Asia was first populated.

Living by Garbage in the Philippines
Living by Garbage

Inhumane conditions scavenging garbage in the Philippines.

Capturing Carbon in Iceland to Reduce Global CO2 Emissions
Capturing Carbon

Iceland is not waiting for climate-crisis consensus from world leaders.

More indigenous peoples short films on our YouTube channel

Travel Stories from Indigenous Communities
Tattooed Chin Ladies of Myanmar
The Tattooed Ladies of Myanmar

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

Indigenous Knowledge in Laos
Indigenous Knowledge in Laos

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

Indigenous in Argentina
On Being Indigenous

What does it mean to be indigenous in Argentina?

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