Phillipines
The
houses built to survive floods
The Manobo indigenous people live and thrive on a vast wetland
in the Philippines – despite dealing with dozens of storms
and floods per year. What can we learn from them?
USA
AISES
Association on American Indian Affairs
Native American Rights Fund
American Indian College Fund
Native Americans in Philanthropy
Native Forward
Native Governance Center
American Indian Cancer Foundation
National Indian Child Welfare Association
Kwek Society Corp
First Peoples Fund
Koahnic Broadcast Corporation
Partnership With Native Americans
Phoenix Indian Center
Social and Economic Challenges:
Poverty and Inequality:
Indigenous peoples often experience higher rates of poverty,
unemployment, and lack of access to basic services compared
to non-Indigenous populations.
Discrimination:
Indigenous peoples face systemic discrimination in various
aspects of life, including education, employment, and access
to justice.
Land Rights and Dispossession:
Many Indigenous communities have been dispossessed of their
ancestral lands and territories, leading to displacement
and loss of traditional livelihoods.
Cultural Erosion:
Assimilation policies and the dominance of mainstream cultures
threaten the survival of Indigenous languages, traditions,
and knowledge systems.
Lack of Political Representation:
Indigenous peoples often lack adequate representation in
political decision-making processes, hindering their ability
to advocate for their rights and interests.
Incarceration Rates:
Indigenous peoples are disproportionately represented in
prison systems, reflecting systemic biases and injustices.
Health Disparities:
Indigenous communities often experience poorer health outcomes,
including higher rates of chronic diseases and lower life
expectancies, due to limited access to healthcare and other
social determinants of health.
Environmental Challenges:
Climate Change:
Indigenous communities, who are often highly dependent on
their natural environment, are particularly vulnerable to
the impacts of climate change, such as rising sea levels,
extreme weather events, and resource scarcity.
Environmental Degradation:
Deforestation, pollution, and resource extraction activities
can have devastating consequences for Indigenous communities
and their traditional ways of life.
Loss of Biodiversity:
The loss of biodiversity and natural resources can threaten
the livelihoods and cultural practices of Indigenous peoples.
Other Challenges:
Lack of Access to Education:
Indigenous children and youth often face barriers to accessing
quality education, including lack of culturally appropriate
curricula and language instruction.
Forced Relocation:
Indigenous communities are sometimes forcibly relocated
from their ancestral lands, disrupting their social structures
and traditional ways of life.
Cultural Appropriation:
The appropriation of Indigenous cultures and knowledge by
non-Indigenous people can lead to the erosion of cultural
identity and the exploitation of traditional practices.
Armed Conflict:
Indigenous peoples are often caught in armed conflicts,
either as victims or as participants, further destabilizing
their communities and undermining their rights.
Lack of Access to Justice:
Indigenous peoples often face barriers to accessing justice,
including language barriers, lack of legal representation,
and systemic biases in the legal system.
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