Introduction
Cult-ED stands for Cultural Education
Discover how beautiful and diverse our world is, and how empowering it feels to be part of one big family of humans.
Become an ambassador for humanity, one who deeply respects cultural diversity worldwide, including the traditions and knowledge of the Indigenous peoples.
What is culture?
Culture shows how a group of people live and do things. It’s made up of their beliefs, the way they behave, what they think is important, and even the objects they make and use.
Imagine you have a special way of celebrating your birthday. That’s part of your culture! Or you celebrate special days of the year according to your religion, or the place where you are from.
We learn about culture from our families, friends, and the people around us. Sometimes we copy what they do, especially when different groups of people meet and share their ideas. Even the internet can help spread and change culture nowadays.
Who are the Indigenous peoples?
Humans have a strong connection to where they come from – it is a big part of who we are. No matter where we live now, we can trace our family roots back to a group of people who originally lived in Africa. Around 100,000 years ago, some of them started to move and spread all over the world over tens of thousands of years.
Can anyone be "indigenous" today?
The first people to live in a certain place are called “indigenous” a term that defines something that originated right there. But here’s a question: can anyone be Indigenous today?
Even though we all have African roots, we use the term “indigenous” to talk about groups of people who have kept a strong and lasting connection with their ancestors’ lands, traditions, and ways of life. These Indigenous peoples have a deep bond with their environment, and they have their own languages, stories, and traditions that make them unique.
*the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
Indigenous peoples are at risk.
It is not just about losing land, it is about losing their unique ways of life and the things that make them who they are.
Many Indigenous peoples rely on the natural environment for their livelihoods, cultural practices, and spiritual beliefs. Climate change, environmental degradation, deforestation, and pollution disproportionately impact Indigenous communities, making them move from their homes and lose their places.
Indigenous peoples are resilient.
Resilience means the capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties. Just like how a tree bends but doesn’t break in a strong wind, people can also bend and adapt when faced with challenges.
Indigenous peoples have had to deal with hard things, like being treated unfairly, losing their land, and being treated differently. But they haven’t given up.
Instead, they’ve shown amazing bravery and strength in keeping their important traditions and knowledge alive, no matter what challenges come their way.
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