Indigenous Women

Rose Moranos-Bantilan: Crafting weaves of mats and women

by libudsuroy | April 8, 2013 at 4:48 PM

MALAPATAN, SARANGANI -- Among the B’laan in Southern Mindanao, a hand-woven mat spread on the ground or the floor marks sacred space. … Read More»

AFEDES: Grassroots Efforts of an Indigenous Women-led Organization to Stop Violence Against Women in Guatemala

by KatZavala | December 11, 2012 at 12:11 AM

My Story with Violence Against Women begins in a remote rural community in the state of Sacatepéquez, Guatemala, where I’m sitting in the house of María Jose, a 35-year-old single mother of two boys, … Read More»

The Sacred Place Where Life Begins | Gwich'in Women Speak trailer

by mihoaida | July 30, 2012 at 11:01 AM

In 2010, I began exploring the role of Native American women activists in conserving our public lands, to unveil their contribution to protect our parks’ natural and cultural resources. … Read More»

Indigenous woman’s cautionary tale

by Bennett | April 7, 2012 at 3:04 PM

“Nothing can silence…” Article by Mi’kmaw lawyer and member of the Eel River Bar First Nation, Dr. Pamela D. Palmater Excerpt, minor edit by Carolyn Bennett … Read More»

Offer: Indigenous Women: The Importance Of Sharing, Learning And Growing As Leaders

by Breese | May 6, 2011 at 10:03 AM | Information Sharing

From March 5-8, 2011, the 6th Continental Meeting of Indigenous Women of the Americas (ECMIA in Spanish) took place in the Hueyapan Community, in Morelos, Mexico. … Read More»

Offer: The Indigenous Women's Fund First Call For Proposals Results

by Breese | April 20, 2011 at 2:02 PM | Funding

The International Indigenous Women's Forum, through its strategic program, the Indigenous Women's Fund, is pleased to present the results of its first call for proposals. … Read More»

Being Responsible for Our Leaders

by Benita | November 19, 2010 at 7:42 PM

Our political leaders are suppose to be responsible to the people. I have learned from previous forms of intimidation. … Read More»

Femicide Law in Guatemala

by KatZavala | October 4, 2010 at 2:47 PM | Ending Gender Based Violence

Already before heading to Guatemala I had been reading reports and news articles about the increased violence against women in this country, claiming to be more cases surpassing numbers of Ciudad Juar … Read More»

Femicide Law in Guatemala

by KatZavala | October 1, 2010 at 11:19 AM

Already before heading to Guatemala I had been reading reports and news articles about the increased violence against women in this country, claiming to be more cases surpassing numbers of Ciudad Juar … Read More»

Climb With Me Uphill

by munkalun | March 6, 2010 at 9:56 PM

My Passions: Policy reforms in property rights management My Challenges: Intractable problems nurtured by stereotyping and academic declarations … Read More»