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Opinion Editorial: A Tale of Four Climates

June 1, 2024: Weather, politics, religion and technology are linked together.

Flashback: our opinion editorial for June, 2019.

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Music of a People

An indigenous Mandinka storyteller teaches us why the music of some people is under threat.

Cherokee People
The Cherokee People

May 12, 2024: Our revised photo-ethnographic essay about the indigenous Cherokee of the United States.

Mnong People
The Mnong People

May 5, 2024: Our revised photo-ethnographic essay about the indigenous Mnong of Cambodia and Vietnam.

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
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
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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