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October 1, 2024: Change has begun in the United Kingdom. What will be the cost of the police state to democracy?

Flashback: our opinion editorial for October, 2023.

"We can never have peace unless the whole world would have total communication." Yoko Ono Lennon, 1971.

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

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

A new Mayan queen is crowned in San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala.

Indigenous knowledge is slowly being lost in Southwest Ethiopia.

Lessons learned from visiting this museum in Sri Lanka.

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