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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, 2019.

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Not of Paris

Our ladies of Rajasthan demonstrate cathedral thinking to save our ladies 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: 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
Eagle Hunting: Mongolia's Last Remaining Eagle Hunters
Mongolia's Last Eagle Hunters

Spend a day with 2 Kazakh eagle hunters.

Timelapse Documentary in Modern Mayan Communities
Modern Mayan Communities

A timelapse of life in 3 Mayan communities.

How to Erect a Traditional, Indigenous Kazakh Ger/Yurt/Tent
Erecting a Kazakh Ger

Kazakh nomads build their home in a few minutes.

More indigenous peoples short films on our YouTube channel

Travel Stories from Indigenous Communities
The Tusipono Embera Community, Panama
The Tusipono Embera Community

Visit an indigenous Embera settlement in Panama.

Indigenous Cocama
Priceless

Saving an indigenous Cocama child's leg.

Indigenous peoples of Shan State
An Ethnic Journey through Shan State

The Shan and other indigenous peoples inhabit this part of Burma (Myanmar).

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