A student embarks on a quest to learn about and reconnect with her Khasi heritage. Cana Badahunshisha Nongkhlaw . The shadows of colonialism still loom, casting a grimy veil upon those who suffered at its vile hands. People may question how a past era should have any significance, arguing that dwelling on history is irrelevant

A Phool Mali youth connects with the gardening and agricultural traditions of her ancestors. Geeta Vishnu Ingle . What is common to honeybees and Phool Mali people? Flower gardens and collective knowledge! I am Geeta Vishnu Ingle, a twenty-six-year-old native of Pimpri Mali village, Mehkar Taluka, Buldhana district of the Indian state of Maharashtra. I

After two decades in the city, a young Dayak woman reconnects with the land and the traditional farming practices of her ancestors. WORDS AND IMAGES Sumarni Laman . At the heart of the Dayak Ngaju community of Borneo lies a farming tradition deeply intertwined with nature — a practice so harmonious that it forms a

A quest to uncover the Feast of Merit leads a young Naga woman to rediscover her culture and homeland. WORDS Küvethilü Thülüo | IMAGES Küthonüyi Chotso . My earliest memory of visiting my paternal grandparents was when my grandmother Azutsa told me to avoid sitting in certain spots in her kitchen because a bird was

In a sequel to his debut story, a young Ghanaian writer tells an honest and humorous account of learning his mother tongue. Abraham Ofori-Henaku . I found this interesting factoid on the Cleveland Clinic’s website. A piece of report last reviewed by a Cleveland Clinic medical professional on September 3, 2022, stated the following: “It’s

By reconnecting with the land, a proud Métis woman also reconnects with herself and her cultural identity. WORDS AND IMAGES Alana Cook Tansi kiyawow. I am Alana Cook, a proud Métis woman from the Desjarlais family with Saulteaux roots and a member of Métis Nation British Columbia. Before I begin this story, I want to

In the mountains of Taiwan, Tayal community members reaffirm their ancestral knowledge and cultural identity to protect their territory of life. WORDS Manju Maharjan and Yih-Ren Lin | IMAGES Manju Maharjan   . Taiwan has many Indigenous groups, of which sixteen are officially recognized today. In 2005, the national government promulgated the Indigenous Peoples’ Basic

Call for Stories now closed! If you’re a young Indigenous person up to 35 years old, you’re invited to join the Indigenous Youth Storytellers Circle (IYSC)! Your story can be about any of the following four areas, or any combination of them. We are interested in hearing how you are: re-affirming your cultural identity; breathing

Meet the Planet’s 6 Savviest Young Ambassadors When you hear the word ‘ambassador,’ what pops into your mind? Maybe a fancy suit sitting on a jet? A clear case of youth leading the way… to a global biocultural resurgence Quick! When you hear “ambassador,” what pops into your mind? Maybe a fancy suit sitting on

Despite the challenges of changing times, the Bhils of Maharashtra stay connected to the forest, their homeland, and their cultural traditions. Shankar Bhil   This story is about my people, the Bhils of Nandurbar district of Maharashtra, India. It shows how connected we are to our land. The Bhils are one of the largest Indigenous