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Opinion Editorial: Stateless Evictions

November 1, 2024: What happens when non-migrants suddenly become migrants?

Flashback: our opinion editorial for November, 2018.

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Indigenous Girl of the Year

This Mandinka girl fights for her people's rights.

Ede People
The Ede People

August 19, 2024: Our revised photo-ethnographic essay about the indigenous Ede of Vietnam.

Huaorani People
The Huaorani People

June 17, 2024: Our revised photo-ethnographic essay about the indigenous Huaorani of Ecuador and Peru.

Indigenous Peoples Documentary: Indigenous Peoples of Southeast Asia

Travel to Southeast Asia and see how ancient indigenous cultures respond to the challenges of the Twenty-first Century. Captivating scenes and in-depth narrative take you inside the history, customs and modern lives of the indigenous people of this part of the world. Indigenous Peoples of Southeast Asia will leave you re-thinking what you once thought about this region. 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.

Indigenous Peoples of Southeast Asia documentary

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Documentary Short Films: Indigenous Culture and Knowledge
A Brief History of the Maya People
History of the Mayan People

The rise and fall of the ancient Mayans.

Ruk'u'x Indigenous Art and Music Festival, Guatemala
Ruk'u'x Art and Music Festival

Indigenous musicians and actors perform ancient rituals.

Halal/Haram Horse Ritually Slaughtered and Butchered
Halal/Haram Horse Ritually Slaughtered

A horse is slaughtered for a Kazakh boy's coming-of-age (age restricted).

More indigenous peoples short films on our YouTube channel

Travel Stories from Indigenous Communities
Living by Garbage
Living by Garbage

Inhumane conditions making a living from scavenging garbage.

India Pakistan border
The Gate of Delhi-rium

A ritual border closing between two nuclear powers.

Today's Khmer Rouge
Today's Khmer Rouge

Survivors of a brutal Twentieth-century regime.

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