International – Central America and the Caribbean

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

Ak' Tenamit  

Non-profit Mayan run organization working to reduce poverty in the rain forests of eastern Guatemala.

Caribbean Amerindian Centrelink  

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

CIDA's Indigenous Peoples Partnership Programme (IPPP)  

Provides opportunities to create durable partnerships and supports initiatives conceived by both Indigenous organizations in the LAC region and their Canadian Aboriginal partners.

Source: Government of Canada; Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)

Friends of Peoples Close to Nature  

Global movement of individuals and groups dedicated to the survival of tribal peoples, in particular hunter-gatherers.

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 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 Languages of the Caribbean  

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 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.

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.

United Confederation of Taino People, The (UCTP)  

International coalition of Caribbean Indigenous Peoples dedicated to the promotion, and protection of the cultural heritage and spiritual traditions of their aboriginal ancestors for their present and future generations.

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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