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Opinion Editorial: Change Begins

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, 2019.

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From Treaty to Threat

Indigenous people's history is full of broken treaties. That very fact is now becoming a threat.

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: 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
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
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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