Recent Developments and Pressing Issues. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Nicolás Süssmann. Since 2019, greater attention has been brought to the impact of conservation measures such as protected areas on the human rights of indigenous peoples and local communities. Since then, several concerning situations have occurred around the world. […]
Indigenous Peoples of Guatemala at the UN (Cooper UNion)
Mayan Movement for Media Rights. The host for this show is Joshua Cooper. The guests are Adriana Sunun, Amy B. Van Zyl-Chavarro, Crecencio Ramirez and Rosendo Pablo Ramirez. Mayan peoples of Guatemala demand recognition as Indigenous Peoples and respect to exercise all human rights, including the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). […]
World Indigenous Peoples Day: Pope Visit (Cooper UNion)
Doctrine of Discovery to the UN CERD Review. The host for this show is Joshua Cooper. The guests are Kenneth Deer, Michelle Schenandoah and Sheryl Lightfoot. World Indigenous Peoples Day celebrates the resilience and resistance as well as the recognized human rights in public international law. This episode explores the recent Pope Francis visit to […]
Indigenous Peoples in Conservation (Transitional Justice)
Fortress Conservation. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Stella Pizzato. Protected areas are considered one of the leading strategies to counter climate change. Scientists advocated for 30% of the Earth’s surface to become protected by 2030, thereby preventing the 1.5°C temperature increase. Historically, protected areas have been problematic, given that […]
UN Indigenous Peoples Rights Mechanism (Cooper UNion)
Indigenous Raise Rights at UN EMRIP. The host for this show is Joshua Cooper. The guest is Putheany Kim. The United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples brings together multiple movements for human rights demanding dignity around the planet. In its 15th session, the main focus is on treaties, sustainable development practices […]
Pleas for Leonard Peltierʻs Freedom Persist (Cooper UNion)
Case Raised at the UN and U.S. Senate. The host for this show is Joshua Cooper. The guests are Lenny Foster, Ruth Buffalo and Jean Roach. The case of Leonard Peltier continues to be a major interest around the world. The American Indian Movement member maintains his innocence and wants to return home to live […]
Indigenous Rights and Resistance in Myanmar (Cooper UNion)
A Year of Peoples Movement Against Military. The host for this show is Joshua Cooper. The guest is Simon Billenness. February 1 marks the one year commemoration of the military junta overthrow of Myanmar democratically elected government. Indigenous peoples and Burmese stand together in solidarity against the repressive regime as it continues to violate human […]
Good to Go to Glasgow (Cooper UNion)
Indigenous Peoples Protecting our Planet. The host for this show is Joshua Cooper. The guest is Rituraj Phukan. The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP) 26 starts its historic session in Glasgow, Scotland. Pacific Islands Nations speak out importance of 1.5C to stay alive in face of climate crisis. The […]
UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (Cooper UNion)
Indigenous Peoples Strategy 20th Session. The host for this episode is Joshua Cooper. The guests for this episode are Brian Keane and Priscilla Kim Ong. The 20th Session of the UN Permanent Forum of Indigenous Issues is taking place at the UN Headquarters with indigenous peoples from the seven regions sharing the latest challenges facing […]