UNPFII Chairman, Grand Chief Edward John Discusses the Power of Indigenous Storytelling

Jenni Monet
August 14, 2012
NEW YORK - Diplomats, journalists and media activists from around the globe turned out at United Nations headquarters on Thursday, August 9 th for the 18 th annual International Da...

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples Observes Media-Makers; Explores Next Steps for Media Empowerment

Jenni Monet
August 11, 2012
NEW YORK— Amidst throngs of summer tourists posing for photos and gazing at sculptures and paintings inside the United Nations headquarters, distinguished visitors, journalists and...

Protecting Identity and Art: 17 Years of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

Martha Troian
August 08, 2011
That someone will copy or even steal an idea is something most artists have to contend with. But with Indigenous artists, the risk may be even higher...

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