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Crossing The River

More Than Human Life (MOTH)
Climate Crisis
Indigenous Rights
Yanomami
Justice
Amazon Rainforest
Brazil
Colonization
Illegal Mining
Belo Monte Dam
Nature
Amazon
Indigenous Resistance
Carbon Markets
Human Rights
Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous Leaders
Colonialism
Green Colonialism
Chico River Dam Project
Environmental Protection

In this podcast series, you will learn from multiple Indigenous leaders, who live on the front lines of the global climate crisis. Here they share their life experiences, knowledge, and urgent advice. They are the ones who are leading the path to a possible future. It's time to listen to them, it's time to cross the river. Crossing the River is a podcast from More Than Human Life (MOTH), based at ... more

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Mari Luz Canaquiri (Kukama Indigenous People, Peru) grew up knowing that the Marañón River is sacred, because they carry life itself. When oil spills poisoned its waters and her people, her voice was dismissed because she was a woman. Refusing to be ... more

Bárbara Muelas (Misak Indigenous People, Colombia), the first Indigenous woman in the Colombian Academy of Language, has spent her 80 years reviving Namtrik, her mother tongue—one of 65 Indigenous languages that still survive in Colombia despite cent... more

Jacqueline Flores (Asháninka Indigenous People, Peru) thinks that being a plant doctor is not a title—it is an ancient science of direct encounter. One must take the plants, ingest them, allow them to move through the body, and speak. This is a knowl... more

Noemí Gualinga (Kichwa Indigenous People of Sarayaku, Ecuador) is an Indigenous leader and a member of the Amazonian Women Defenders of the Rainforest Collective, an organization dedicated to protecting the rights of Indigenous women and their territ... more

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Recent Guests

Bárbara Muelas Hurtado
Indigenous leader, poet, and linguist dedicated to preserving the Misak language.
Colombian Academy of Language
Episode: Bárbara Muelas: The Guardian of Language [ENG]
Grandmother Helen Lindmark
An Indigenous leader and guardian of Sápmi's tradition.
Episode: Grandmother Helen Lindmark: Deep Listening [ENG]
Davi Kopenawa
Shaman and representative of the Yanomami people
Yanomami community
Episode: Davi Kopenawa: Contra la sociedad de los cachivaches [ESP]
Luiz Eloy Terena
Indigenous lawyer and Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples in Brazil
Ministry of Indigenous Peoples
Episode: Luiz Eloy Terena: Recuperar las tierras indígenas [ESP]
Maurício Ye'kuana
A prominent Indigenous leader of the Ye'kuana people and director of the Hutukara Yanomami Association.
Hutukara Yanomami Association
Episode: Maurício Ye'kuana: ¿A esto llaman primer mundo? [ESP]
Juma Xipaia
Indigenous leader and climate activist.
Ministerio de Pueblos Indígenas
Episode: Juma Xipaia: La lucha es desde adentro [ESP]
Yuma Shipaya
Indigenous leader and first guest of the podcast
Episode: Manifiesto [Español]
Ana Maria Machado
Anthropologist and translator for Ehuana
Independent
Episode: Ehuana Yanomami: When Women Come Together [ENG]
José María Gualinga Montalvo
Indigenous leader from the Sarayaku community in Ecuador
Sarayaku Governing Council
Episode: José Gualinga: Our Strength Comes From The Living Forest [ENG]

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Goldy Levy
Co-creator of the podcast, host, and producer with a strong focus on indigenous issues, storytelling, and environmental justice.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Cutting edge podcast

    I am a huge fan of the MOTH interdisciplinary initiative at NYU. This podcast is an unparalleled opportunity to hear Indigenous leaders sharing their struggles in defense of their peoples and territories. Worth listening to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nadiadembarros
    Brazila year ago
  • Cutting edge podcast

    I am a huge fan of the MOTH interdisciplinary initiative at NYU. This podcast is an unparalleled opportunity to hear Indigenous leaders sharing their struggles in defense of their peoples and territories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tfuhhvvfth
    Brazil2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the series for its unique insights into Indigenous struggles and voices.
The podcast is praised for offering a platform to Indigenous leaders and raising awareness of critical issues.
Fans value the depth of discussion on climate and social justice themes from personal narratives.

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Davi Kopenawa: Contra la sociedad de los cachivaches [ESP]
Q: Why do you keep fighting, Davi?
His struggle isn't just about hope; it's fundamentally about the strength of nature and living in harmony with it.
Joan Carling: Unmasking Green Colonialism [ENG]
Q: What role do Indigenous peoples play in combating climate change according to you?
Indigenous peoples should be central to decision-making processes because they have proven abilities to live in harmony with nature.

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This series focuses on the voices and insights of Indigenous leaders who are confronting the challenges posed by the global climate crisis. Each episode features personal narratives that underscore the unique relationship these leaders share with their environment, cultural heritage, and community. The discussions cover critical themes such as language preservation, environmental advocacy, and the importance of traditional ecological knowledge in the face of modern threats. Noteworthy is the commitment to amplify urgent Indigenous perspectives on sustainability, resistance, and social justice, encouraging listeners to actively participate in championing Indigenous rights and environmental stewardship.

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1. Bárbara Muelas Hurtado
2. Grandmother Helen Lindmark
3. Davi Kopenawa
4. Luiz Eloy Terena
5. Maurício Ye'kuana
6. Juma Xipaia
7. Yuma Shipaya
8. Ana Maria Machado

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