In the Embera indigenous communities of Panama, women wear a traditional headpiece of tropical flowers and use corporal paint.
News special: Vedanta victory masks threats to indigenous people
Following the landmark decision by the Indian government to prevent Vedanta from mining on tribal land, the Ecologist reports on the other tribes - including the Penan in Sarawak and the Guarani in Brazil - facing similar threats but being ignored by the media
Ceremony for the Salween River
To celebrate the 15th Annual International Day of Action for Rivers, hundreds of villagers, activists, artists, journalists, and experts from Burma, Thailand and China gathered at a small village by the Salween River to learn about proposed dams in China and Burma. The gathering included a press conference, evening cultural performances, a candlelight vigil, concert, and prayer. Participants from China, Thailand, Burma and the US came together to show support for the indigenous communities…