Stories
In the following stories, hear from Indigenous communities across the world, and witness their deep connection to the land, waterways, and ancestral knowledge systems.
Each story is an invitation to listen intently as Indigenous elders, wisdom keepers, and community leaders from the Wayfinders Circle share their ancestral knowledge, guiding us all towards a sustainable future.
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In this article, you will read about the Climate Week NYC Kicks Off with Groundbreaking Partnership Between Global Indigenous Leaders and Museum to Host World Premiere of “The Wayfinders”.
November 20, 2024
Under the vast Mongolian sky at the Wayfinders Circle 2024 gathering, Chi Suwichan from Hin Lad Nai, Thailand, drew on ancient truths through his tehnaku, a sacred harp of the Karen people.
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November 11, 2024
The second global Wayfinders Circle gathering happened in Mongolia and brought together 14 of the 15 members of the alliance.
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American Museum of Natural History Climate Week NYC programming kicks off with launch of “The Wayfinders” Film Series, which centers global Indigenous Leaders.
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September 23, 2024
As Climate Week NYC kicks off today, leaders in government, business, science and philanthropy from around the world are coming together to strategize the global fight against climate change.
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September 18, 2024
In keeping with its mission to inspire strong courage for transformative action, the events will showcase the power of the cultural and spiritual continuity of Indigenous communities through artwork.
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September 9, 2024
Indigenous autonomous government reinforces independent protection of its territory while accusing national authorities of neglect.
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August 26, 2024
The Sámiid Riikkasearvi association supports the reindeer herding communities and aims to expand on a 2020 Supreme Court ruling.
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August 1, 2024
Growing up in and around the forested village of Sungai Utik and learning from the elders, Kynan Tegar continues to tell the stories of resistance in the face of colonization taught to him.
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July 8, 2024
Traveling more than 4,600 miles in June to attend the Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC) in Hawai’i, members of the Rapa Nui delegation welcomed attendees to a preview of their film “Te Pito o Te Henua” or the “The Navel of the World.”
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July 1, 2024
The fourth film of a series highlighting Indigenous Peoples from the Wayfinders Circle initiative, a thriving Indigenous community in the Ecuadorian Amazon clings to tradition and connections to land while preparing for an uncertain future.
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June 12, 2024
Through customary law and collective decision-making, an Indigenous community protected an estimated 1.31 million metric tons of forest-based carbon.
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May 12, 2024
An indigenous community on the most remote inhabited island in the world prepares to host its most important annual celebration, and reinforce deep connections to their culture, language and land.
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