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Opinion Editorial: Indigenous Girl of the Year

December 1, 2024: A generation later, has her road to a better life been paved?

Flashback: our opinion editorial for December, 2017.

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Economically Viable

A small change of context determines whether children are economically viable.

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
Thanks from Empathy International
Thank You from Laos

A "thank you" film from Empathy International — an NGO supporting indigenous education.

Tamu Besar Malaysia
Indigenous Malaysian Market

The weekly Tamu Besar offers one of the best cultural experiences in Sabah, Malaysia.

Top 5 indigenous
Top Places to Visit Indigenous People

Guatemala, Argentina, Laos, Mali and Mongolia are our top picks to visit indigenous people.

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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