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Opinion Editorial: Beyond Meatings

September 1, 2023: The era of pointles meetings is finally over.

Flashback: our opinion editorial for September, 2022.

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Winter of Discontent

Indigenous Arctic people are equipped to survive the Northen Hemisphere's winter of discontent.

Ancient and Modern Mayan Peoples
Ancient and Modern Mayan Peoples

September 8, 2023: If you are threatened by overexploitation of natural resources, the unequal distribution of wealth and power or changes to the climate...

Indigenous Lahu People
The Lahu People

August 18, 2023: Our revised photo-ethnographic essay about the indigenous Lahu people of Southeast and Central Asia.

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
First Filipinos: The Aetas
First Filipinos: The Aetas

Daily life and jungle survival skills of the indigenous Aetas.

Tampat do Aman
Tampat do Aman

A jungle lodge on indigenous Rungus land in Kudat, Malaysia.

Indigenous Rungus Fishermen
Indigenous Rungus Fishermen

The main indigenous livelihood in Kudat, Malaysia.

More indigenous peoples short films on our YouTube channel

Travel Stories from Indigenous Communities
Life on the Mekong River
Life on the Mekong

The rich history and culture of the mighty Mekong River.

The Bishnoi Religious Sect
The Bishnoi Religious Sect

Peace and simplicity define this religious minority in India.

Indigenous Kazakh nomads
Kazakh Tours

Kazakh nomads preserve indigenous culture in western Mongolia.

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