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Indigenous media is the use of modern media techniques by indigenous peoples, also called Fourth World peoples. Indigenous media helps communities in their fight against cultural extinction, economic and ecological decline, and forced displacement.
Learn how UNESCO promotes the right and capacity of Indigenous Peoples to create and access their own media and to participate in mainstream media. Find out about international norms, global study, projects and initiatives, and resources on Indigenous media.
Apr 25, 2024 · Indigenous media have rapidly expanded over the last 30 years with Indigenous media makers gaining greater control of their narratives.
Sep 25, 2023 · UNESCO hosted a dialogue on 19 July 2023 to plan a study on Indigenous Peoples and the Media for 2025. The study aims to assess the status, rights and representation of Indigenous media around the world and engage with States and public broadcasters.
Jul 17, 2023 · UNESCO launches a global study to analyse the factors and challenges affecting Indigenous peoples and the media, and to make recommendations on how to fulfil their right to establish and run their own media and access non-indigenous media without discrimination. The study will also examine how to promote Indigenous voices and perspectives in mainstream media and foster media pluralism and diversity.
May 29, 2014 · Learn about indigenous media as forms of expression and communication by indigenous peoples around the world. Explore the core literature, case studies, genres, and regions of indigenous media studies.
This chapter explores the role of indigenous media in creating and maintaining cultural geographies that connect local, translocal and global spaces. It examines the forms, functions and challenges of indigenous media expression, production and circulation in different regions and contexts.
