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The Price is Right

February 1, 2026: Most things have the right price, but indigeneity is not for sale.

This month in history: February, 2021.

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Year of the Hoax

The year of the ox has begun for indigenous people. A vaccine against the year of the hoax is needed.

Featured 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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Featured Travel Stories
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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