International – South America

Abya Yala Net (Indigenous peoples in Mexico, Central, and South America)

This site presents information on Indigenous peoples in Mexico, Central, and South America.

Source: Native Web

Amazon Watch

Amazon Watch works to defend the environment and rights of the indigenous peoples of the Amazon basin.

Caribbean Amerindian Centrelink

This site provides a wealth of information and links related to Indigenous peoples of the Caribbean.

Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE)

Introduces this representative body that had led Indigenous peoples of Ecuador to a position at center stage of society. Provides numerous documents, news and links on the subject.

Coordinator of Indigenous Organizations of the Amazon Basin (COICA)

COICA is a network of indigenous organizations from across the Amazon Basin aiming to promote the interaction of indigenous people and defend their interests.

Indian Law Resource Center

Legal advocacy for the protection of indigenous peoples' human rights, cultures, and traditional lands so that Indian tribes and nations may flourish for generations to come.

Indigenous Commission for Communications Technologies in the Americas

The commission's mission is to promote the appropriate use and development of information and communications technologies to strengthen the recovery of the roots of the indigenous peoples of the Americas.

Indigenous Language Institute

Facilitates innovative, successful community-based initiatives for language revitalization through collaboration with other appropriate groups, organizations and individuals and promotes public awareness of the importance of Indigenous language preservation.

Indigenous Peoples

Series of links: regional resources, country resources, resources by ethnic group, portals, directories & search sites, international resources.

Source: Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC) – University of Texas at Austin

Indigenous Peoples in Argentina

This page introduces the indigenous nations of Argentina, including statistics from the national census, information about language, religion and indigenous organizations.

Source: International Work Group on Indigenous Affairs

Indigenous Women of the Americas

Through the establishment of support networks and training sessions, IWA seeks to empower Indigenous women, broaden their access to economic and political participation and protect their traditional knowledge and cultural heritage.

Source: Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP)

International Indian Treaty Council

Organization of Indigenous Peoples from North, Central, South America and the Pacific working for the Sovereignty and Self-Determination of Indigenous Peoples and the recognition and protection of Indigenous Rights, Traditional Cultures and Sacred Lands.

Movement in the Amazon for Tribal Subsistence and Economic Sustainability (MATSES)

MATSES is an NGO that provides support to the Matsés communities of Peru and Brazil so that they can preserve their culture and lands in a sustainable and independent manner.

Native American Indian Cultures

This site introduces unique Native American Indian cultures from Mexico and various parts of South America, particularly the Amazon basin and the Andes Mountains.

Pachamama Alliance, The

The alliance's mission is to preserve the earth's tropical rainforests by empowering the indigenous people and to contribute to a new global vision of sustainability for all.

Quechua , The

This website offers the latest news on Quechua matters, as well as information on the Quechua people and language.

Rehue Foundation

The Rehue Foundation was founded in 1990 as an organization which gives support to small projects of the indigenous communities mapuche in Chile.

Society for the Study of the Indigenous Languages of the Americas, The (SSILA)

The Society was founded in December 1981 as the international scholarly organization representing American Indian linguistics, and was incorporated in 1997.

Solidarité guyane (In French Only)

This site highlights issues and events affecting Aboriginal populations in French Guiana.

Young Indigenous Circle

The aim of this program is to provide and promote innovative programs that seek to equip Indigenous youth with entrepreneurial skills through culturally appropriate programs.

Source: Young Americas Business Trust

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