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Opinion Editorial: Stem - Ik ≠ Mars x Est Q.E.D.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics will get us to Mars. Without Indigenous Knowledge, we will not stay there.

May 1, 2023

Flashback: our opinion editorial for May, 2020.

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Leading Science

An indigenous Bribri shaman guides us through her pharmacy.

Indigenous Kiche People
The Kiche People

Our revised photo-ethnographic essay about the indigenous Kiche people of Mesoamerica.

May 14, 2023

Tampat do Aman
Tampat do Aman

A unique jungle lodge that is ideally located for visiting the indigenous Rungus people in Kudat, Malaysia, Borneo.

May 6, 2023

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. Presented in Full HD (1920x1080p) at 60 fps. Educational package available.

Indigenous Peoples of Southeast Asia documentary

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Documentary Short Films: Indigenous Culture and Knowledge
Spirits in the Akha Forest
Spirits in the Akha Forest

Spiritual beliefs of the Akha people shape their view of the modern world.

Preserving the Lahu Tiger Hunters
Preserving the Tiger Hunters

History, customs and folklore of the indigenous Lahu people.

Quichua Cousins of the Andes and Amazon
Quichua Cousins of the Andes and Amazon

Quechua people's cultures pre-date the Inca Empire.

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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