Indigenous Wisdom: indigenous peoples worldwide

By Mare Valtari, part of the January 20, 2025 project to highlight the vital connection between indigenous peoples and environmental solutions, showcasing various initiatives, organizations, and leaders advocating for sustainable practices rooted in traditional knowledge. 

As we stand in solidarity with our Native American brothers and sisters, let's not forget the countless indigenous communities around the world who are fighting for their rights, lands, and cultures.

From the Maori in New Zealand to the Inuit in Canada, from the Aboriginal Australians to the Amazonian tribes of Brazil, there are over 370 million indigenous people globally who deserve our recognition and support. We can learn more about their struggles and triumphs through resources like LandMark Global Platform, Cultural Survival, UNPFII, IWGIA, and Survival International - organizations that provide vital information on indigenous territories, languages, and cultures worldwide.

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While Native Land Digital (native-land.ca) and the National Museum of the American Indian (americanindian.si.edu) are excellent resources primarily focused on North America, there are similar global resources that provide information about indigenous peoples worldwide:

1. LandMark Global Platform: This interactive map shows lands collectively held and used by Indigenous Peoples and local communities around the world[3].

2. Cultural Survival: An organization that provides global resources and advocacy for indigenous peoples' rights and cultures[4].

3. United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII): Offers a wealth of information, reports, and resources on indigenous peoples globally[5].

4. International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA): Provides global coverage of indigenous issues, including an interactive world map of indigenous peoples[6].

5. Survival International: Offers resources and campaigns focused on tribal peoples worldwide, including maps and information about various indigenous groups[7].

These resources aim to provide comprehensive information about indigenous territories, languages, and cultures on a global scale, similar to the North American-focused sites you mentioned. They often include interactive maps, educational materials, and advocacy information to support indigenous communities worldwide[1].

Citations:
[1] https://native-land.ca
[2] https://americanindian.si.edu
[3] https://www.landmarkmap.org

[4]  https://www.culturalsurvival.org/

[5] https://social.desa.un.org/issues/indigenous-peoples/unpfii

[6] https://iwgia.org/en/

[7] https://survivalinternational.org/

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Mare Valtari is an astrophysicist turned environmental advocate with a passion for creating positive change in her community. With a background in science and communications, she brings a unique perspective to her work as a business strategist and writer.

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