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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, 2021.

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Microns and Macrons and Lais, oh My!

Telling lies or being accused of doing so affects indigenous people equally.

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
Alma Kuk Golden Eagle Festival, 2017
Alma Kuk Golden Eagle Festival

Kazakh culture still thrives in western Mongolia.

Indigenous Tribal Dances of West Africa
Tribal Dances of West Africa

Music, movement and costumes reveal ancient indigenous knowledge.

Indigenous Afar Salt Miners of the Danakil
Indigenous Afar Salt Miners

The hottest inhabited place on Earth is home to these hard-working people.

More indigenous peoples short films on our YouTube channel

Travel Stories from Indigenous Communities
Halong Bay, Vietnam
Cruising Halong Bay

This Vietnamese mythical wonder of the world will leave you speechless.

Panama's Ngabe-Bugle comarca
Panama's Ngäbe-Bugle comarca

Daily life in Panama's Ngäbe-Bugle indigenous reservation.

Indigenous Bribri
The Three Chocolatiers

Making chocolate is an example of the indigenous knowledge of the Bribri people of Costa Rica.

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