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  • Do Inuit languages really have many words for snow? The most interesting finds from our study of 616 languages


    Do Inuit languages really have many words for snow? The most interesting finds from our study of 616 languages

    Do Inuit languages really have many words for snow? The most interesting finds from our study of 616 languages

    Ekaterina Vylomova and Terry Regier do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.


    The 24th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Starts April 21!

    The 24th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Starts April 21!

    This side event will bring together Indigenous leaders, human rights experts, and civil society representatives to analyze the implementation of UNDRIP in different contexts and discuss effective strategies to ensure free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC).


    Radio Nkuli Makeli: Amplifying Indigenous Voices in Cameroon

    Radio Nkuli Makeli: Amplifying Indigenous Voices in Cameroon

    In the lush, forested region of southern Cameroon, the Indigenous Bagyeli and Bakola communities, with a combined population of around 2,500, face growing threats to their ancestral lands and traditional way of life.


    Exclusive | NYC townhouse hidden in an ultra-exclusive garden enclave where Bob Dylan once lived asks $11.5M for sale

    Exclusive | NYC townhouse hidden in an ultra-exclusive garden enclave where Bob Dylan once lived asks $11.5M for sale

    The property, a five-story masterpiece with a finished cellar, boasts a recent Landmarks-approved renovation and modern luxuries like a smart home system and elevator access, all while preserving its turn-of-the-century charm.


    Seku: The Ancient and Very Much Alive Sport of Ñuu Savi Peoples

    Seku: The Ancient and Very Much Alive Sport of Ñuu Savi Peoples

    Care must be taken to ensure that the seku is adapted to the height and strength of the player; it is recommended that it be as tall as his waist and that he can carry it for a long time while running.


    The never-ending sentence: How parole and probation fuel mass incarceration

    The never-ending sentence: How parole and probation fuel mass incarceration

    While community supervision was originally designed to help those convicted of crimes reintegrate into society – through mentorship, supportive services and other resources – today, in my view, it largely functions as a punitive surveillance system.


    For the Pataxó Peoples: In Defense of Life, Self-determination, and Justice

    For the Pataxó Peoples: In Defense of Life, Self-determination, and Justice

    We at Cultural Survival hereby express our deep indignation and solidarity in light of the grave human rights violations committed against the Pataxó People, especially in the Indigenous territories of Barra Velha and Comexatiba, in the southern region of Bahia, Brazil.


    Indigenous Voices Rise Above the Din of Mining in North Sulawesi

    Indigenous Voices Rise Above the Din of Mining in North Sulawesi

    The project team plans to build on its success by training aspiring Indigenous broadcasters, conducting follow-up research on the long-term impacts of mining, and expanding its online presence to reach a wider audience.


    How should police officers use force? The Kristian White case is an insight into what the community thinks

    How should police officers use force? The Kristian White case is an insight into what the community thinks

    Emma Ryan does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.


    Homebuilder unveils ‘fire-resilient’ neighborhood to limit devastation from wildfires

    Homebuilder unveils ‘fire-resilient’ neighborhood to limit devastation from wildfires

    The community was built with fire-resistant materials and is “designed to IBHS’s highest level of protection against direct flame contact, radiant heat and embers, which helps to meaningfully reduce the likelihood of wildfire spread,” the company said.


    Indigenous Peoples’ Right to Truth and Dignity of Victims

    Indigenous Peoples’ Right to Truth and Dignity of Victims

    An example is the Commission for Historical Clarification, La Comisión para el Esclarecimiento Histórico, which was created in 1994 to clarify the past with “objectivity, justice and impartiality” in response to the thousands of atrocities and human rights violations committed during Guatemala's Сivil War (1960-1996).


    Indigenous Communities Examine Risks and Impacts of Climate Change at First Annual Meeting in Colombia

    Indigenous Communities Examine Risks and Impacts of Climate Change at First Annual Meeting in Colombia

    The participants agreed that there must be a clear and precise definition of climate change and culturally relevant systems to understand the problem and find community solutions, such as ensuring continuity with agroecological practices, diversifying reforestation, strengthening of seed banks, and use and respect for Traditional Knowledge in the care of the territories.