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Celebrating Indigenous Women Educators: The 2026 Community Award Ceremonies

As part of the 2026 indigenous Women Educators Award process, the recognition of this year’s six recipients contrinued within their
Featured image for “Celebrando a las Mujeres Indígenas Educadoras: Ceremonias Comunitarias de Premiación 2026”

Celebrando a las Mujeres Indígenas Educadoras: Ceremonias Comunitarias de Premiación 2026

Como parte del proceso de los Premios Mujeres Indígenas Educadoras 2026, el reconocimiento a seis de las ganadoras de este
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Piloting Environmental Justice Courses in the Karen Indigenous Community

By K’Paw Htoo, Saw Hea Say, Doe Doh Moo, and Yogendra Shakya Introduction In January 2026, the environmental education team
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Support Indigenous Education: Join the Movement

Amplify Indigenous Voices, Transform Education The Indigenous-led Education (ILED) Network is building a world where Indigenous knowledge systems are valued,
Featured image for “¡Presentamos con orgullo a nuestras nuevas ganadoras del Premio #mujeres indígenas son educadoras!”

¡Presentamos con orgullo a nuestras nuevas ganadoras del Premio #mujeres indígenas son educadoras!

El 8 de marzo, Día Internacional de la Mujer 2026, la Red de Educación Dirigida por Pueblos Indígenas (ILED) lanza la
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Proudly presenting our new #IndigenousWomenEducators Award Winners!

On March 8th, International Women’s Day 2026,  the Indigenous-led Education (ILED) Network is launching the second edition of the #IndigenousWomenEducators campaign to
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The ILED Network welcomes 5 new members

[Versión en español más abajo]  During our online annual members meeting in November 2025, we were delighted to welcome five new members to the Indigenous-Led Education (ILED)
Featured image for “Teaching with plants: indigenous women educating the next generation”

Teaching with plants: indigenous women educating the next generation

The Global Indigenous-Led Education (ILED) Network works worldwide to preserve and share Indigenous knowledge, languages, and cultures. With the support
Featured image for “Empowering Indigenous Women: Knowledge Exchanges in Kenya and Uganda”

Empowering Indigenous Women: Knowledge Exchanges in Kenya and Uganda

  “Women have the right to lead in the community. We will not wait for appointments but rather campaign for
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ILED Network Online Newsletter: February 2025

Welcome to the Indigenous-Led Education (ILED) Network quarterly online newsletter! This is our way of sharing our members’ contributions to
Featured image for “Call to Action: Give a Forest Story! ”

Call to Action: Give a Forest Story! 

To mark the 25th anniversary of Mother Language Day and the 5th Anniversary of the Language Friendly School, the Rutu
Featured image for “Riak Bumi and Lekil Lum: Welcome to our two new members”

Riak Bumi and Lekil Lum: Welcome to our two new members

[Spanish below] During our recent online webinar on Indigenous curriculum and educational materials, we were delighted to welcome two new
Featured image for “Webinar Recap: Indigenous Curriculum and Educational Materials”

Webinar Recap: Indigenous Curriculum and Educational Materials

29 November 2024   On November 29, 2024, the ILED Network hosted a webinar exploring the theme of Curriculum and
Featured image for “Reviving Voices: Empowering Adivasi Communities Through Language and Culture”

Reviving Voices: Empowering Adivasi Communities Through Language and Culture

In November 2024, the People and Nature Collectives from Keystone Foundation, a member organization of ILED Network in India, convened
Featured image for “Indigenous Women are Educators: support our planet’s teachers of life”

Indigenous Women are Educators: support our planet’s teachers of life

Indigenous women are educators, our planet’s life teachers, holding invaluable knowledge on sustaining the Earth’s ecosystems—from its people, trees, rivers,
Featured image for “Indigenous Peoples resilience to safeguard our earth and its diversity: from Suriname to Kenya”

Indigenous Peoples resilience to safeguard our earth and its diversity: from Suriname to Kenya

Today, on 9 August, we celebrate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. According to the World Bank, there
Featured image for “The ILED Annual report is LIVE!”

The ILED Annual report is LIVE!

We proudly present our first annual report as a network: the Indigenous Led Education (ILED) Network 2022-2023 Annual Report, available
Featured image for “New ILED Youth Fellowship: Supporting future leaders of Indigenous education”

New ILED Youth Fellowship: Supporting future leaders of Indigenous education

With six youth fellows selected from communities in Costa Rica, Panama, Kenya, India and Thailand, the Indigenous-Led Education (ILED) Network’s
Featured image for “Mobile Forest School kick-off”

Mobile Forest School kick-off

Mobile Forest School Strengthening Traditional Culture, Knowledge and Skills Sta. Juliana, Capas, Tarlac 20 November – 2 December 2022 We
Featured image for “Pass it on! New Publication On Indigenous Ways to Educate Children and Youth”

Pass it on! New Publication On Indigenous Ways to Educate Children and Youth

“In our language, we don’t have the word nature, peace or love. Or freedom or health. Or fidelity or loyalty. Because that
Featured image for “A Toolkit for Teachers”

A Toolkit for Teachers

Indigenous Languages The 21st of February is International Mother Language Day. This day is a celebration of the world’s cultural
Featured image for “Indigenous Education in the Philippines”

Indigenous Education in the Philippines

On this page, you will find out all about the different activities and initiatives of our ILED partner Sentrong Pagpapalakas
Featured image for “Celebrating Indigenous Women Educators: The 2026 Community Award Ceremonies”

Celebrating Indigenous Women Educators: The 2026 Community Award Ceremonies

As part of the 2026 indigenous Women Educators Award process, the recognition of this year’s six recipients contrinued within their
Featured image for “Celebrando a las Mujeres Indígenas Educadoras: Ceremonias Comunitarias de Premiación 2026”

Celebrando a las Mujeres Indígenas Educadoras: Ceremonias Comunitarias de Premiación 2026

Como parte del proceso de los Premios Mujeres Indígenas Educadoras 2026, el reconocimiento a seis de las ganadoras de este
Featured image for “Piloting Environmental Justice Courses in the Karen Indigenous Community”

Piloting Environmental Justice Courses in the Karen Indigenous Community

By K’Paw Htoo, Saw Hea Say, Doe Doh Moo, and Yogendra Shakya Introduction In January 2026, the environmental education team
Featured image for “Support Indigenous Education: Join the Movement”

Support Indigenous Education: Join the Movement

Amplify Indigenous Voices, Transform Education The Indigenous-led Education (ILED) Network is building a world where Indigenous knowledge systems are valued,
Featured image for “¡Presentamos con orgullo a nuestras nuevas ganadoras del Premio #mujeres indígenas son educadoras!”

¡Presentamos con orgullo a nuestras nuevas ganadoras del Premio #mujeres indígenas son educadoras!

El 8 de marzo, Día Internacional de la Mujer 2026, la Red de Educación Dirigida por Pueblos Indígenas (ILED) lanza la
Featured image for “Proudly presenting our new #IndigenousWomenEducators Award Winners!”

Proudly presenting our new #IndigenousWomenEducators Award Winners!

On March 8th, International Women’s Day 2026,  the Indigenous-led Education (ILED) Network is launching the second edition of the #IndigenousWomenEducators campaign to
Featured image for “The ILED Network welcomes 5 new members”

The ILED Network welcomes 5 new members

[Versión en español más abajo]  During our online annual members meeting in November 2025, we were delighted to welcome five new members to the Indigenous-Led Education (ILED)
Featured image for “Teaching with plants: indigenous women educating the next generation”

Teaching with plants: indigenous women educating the next generation

The Global Indigenous-Led Education (ILED) Network works worldwide to preserve and share Indigenous knowledge, languages, and cultures. With the support
Featured image for “Empowering Indigenous Women: Knowledge Exchanges in Kenya and Uganda”

Empowering Indigenous Women: Knowledge Exchanges in Kenya and Uganda

  “Women have the right to lead in the community. We will not wait for appointments but rather campaign for
Featured image for “ILED Network Online Newsletter: February 2025”

ILED Network Online Newsletter: February 2025

Welcome to the Indigenous-Led Education (ILED) Network quarterly online newsletter! This is our way of sharing our members’ contributions to
Featured image for “Call to Action: Give a Forest Story! ”

Call to Action: Give a Forest Story! 

To mark the 25th anniversary of Mother Language Day and the 5th Anniversary of the Language Friendly School, the Rutu
Featured image for “Riak Bumi and Lekil Lum: Welcome to our two new members”

Riak Bumi and Lekil Lum: Welcome to our two new members

[Spanish below] During our recent online webinar on Indigenous curriculum and educational materials, we were delighted to welcome two new
Featured image for “Webinar Recap: Indigenous Curriculum and Educational Materials”

Webinar Recap: Indigenous Curriculum and Educational Materials

29 November 2024   On November 29, 2024, the ILED Network hosted a webinar exploring the theme of Curriculum and
Featured image for “Reviving Voices: Empowering Adivasi Communities Through Language and Culture”

Reviving Voices: Empowering Adivasi Communities Through Language and Culture

In November 2024, the People and Nature Collectives from Keystone Foundation, a member organization of ILED Network in India, convened
Featured image for “Indigenous Women are Educators: support our planet’s teachers of life”

Indigenous Women are Educators: support our planet’s teachers of life

Indigenous women are educators, our planet’s life teachers, holding invaluable knowledge on sustaining the Earth’s ecosystems—from its people, trees, rivers,
Featured image for “Indigenous Peoples resilience to safeguard our earth and its diversity: from Suriname to Kenya”

Indigenous Peoples resilience to safeguard our earth and its diversity: from Suriname to Kenya

Today, on 9 August, we celebrate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. According to the World Bank, there
Featured image for “The ILED Annual report is LIVE!”

The ILED Annual report is LIVE!

We proudly present our first annual report as a network: the Indigenous Led Education (ILED) Network 2022-2023 Annual Report, available
Featured image for “New ILED Youth Fellowship: Supporting future leaders of Indigenous education”

New ILED Youth Fellowship: Supporting future leaders of Indigenous education

With six youth fellows selected from communities in Costa Rica, Panama, Kenya, India and Thailand, the Indigenous-Led Education (ILED) Network’s
Featured image for “Mobile Forest School kick-off”

Mobile Forest School kick-off

Mobile Forest School Strengthening Traditional Culture, Knowledge and Skills Sta. Juliana, Capas, Tarlac 20 November – 2 December 2022 We
Featured image for “Pass it on! New Publication On Indigenous Ways to Educate Children and Youth”

Pass it on! New Publication On Indigenous Ways to Educate Children and Youth

“In our language, we don’t have the word nature, peace or love. Or freedom or health. Or fidelity or loyalty. Because that
Featured image for “A Toolkit for Teachers”

A Toolkit for Teachers

Indigenous Languages The 21st of February is International Mother Language Day. This day is a celebration of the world’s cultural
Featured image for “Indigenous Education in the Philippines”

Indigenous Education in the Philippines

On this page, you will find out all about the different activities and initiatives of our ILED partner Sentrong Pagpapalakas
Featured image for “Celebrating Indigenous Women Educators: The 2026 Community Award Ceremonies”

Celebrating Indigenous Women Educators: The 2026 Community Award Ceremonies

As part of the 2026 indigenous Women Educators Award process, the recognition of this year’s six recipients contrinued within their
Featured image for “Celebrando a las Mujeres Indígenas Educadoras: Ceremonias Comunitarias de Premiación 2026”

Celebrando a las Mujeres Indígenas Educadoras: Ceremonias Comunitarias de Premiación 2026

Como parte del proceso de los Premios Mujeres Indígenas Educadoras 2026, el reconocimiento a seis de las ganadoras de este
Featured image for “Piloting Environmental Justice Courses in the Karen Indigenous Community”

Piloting Environmental Justice Courses in the Karen Indigenous Community

By K’Paw Htoo, Saw Hea Say, Doe Doh Moo, and Yogendra Shakya Introduction In January 2026, the environmental education team
Featured image for “Support Indigenous Education: Join the Movement”

Support Indigenous Education: Join the Movement

Amplify Indigenous Voices, Transform Education The Indigenous-led Education (ILED) Network is building a world where Indigenous knowledge systems are valued,
Featured image for “¡Presentamos con orgullo a nuestras nuevas ganadoras del Premio #mujeres indígenas son educadoras!”

¡Presentamos con orgullo a nuestras nuevas ganadoras del Premio #mujeres indígenas son educadoras!

El 8 de marzo, Día Internacional de la Mujer 2026, la Red de Educación Dirigida por Pueblos Indígenas (ILED) lanza la
Featured image for “Proudly presenting our new #IndigenousWomenEducators Award Winners!”

Proudly presenting our new #IndigenousWomenEducators Award Winners!

On March 8th, International Women’s Day 2026,  the Indigenous-led Education (ILED) Network is launching the second edition of the #IndigenousWomenEducators campaign to
Featured image for “The ILED Network welcomes 5 new members”

The ILED Network welcomes 5 new members

[Versión en español más abajo]  During our online annual members meeting in November 2025, we were delighted to welcome five new members to the Indigenous-Led Education (ILED)
Featured image for “Teaching with plants: indigenous women educating the next generation”

Teaching with plants: indigenous women educating the next generation

The Global Indigenous-Led Education (ILED) Network works worldwide to preserve and share Indigenous knowledge, languages, and cultures. With the support
Featured image for “Empowering Indigenous Women: Knowledge Exchanges in Kenya and Uganda”

Empowering Indigenous Women: Knowledge Exchanges in Kenya and Uganda

  “Women have the right to lead in the community. We will not wait for appointments but rather campaign for
Featured image for “ILED Network Online Newsletter: February 2025”

ILED Network Online Newsletter: February 2025

Welcome to the Indigenous-Led Education (ILED) Network quarterly online newsletter! This is our way of sharing our members’ contributions to
Featured image for “Call to Action: Give a Forest Story! ”

Call to Action: Give a Forest Story! 

To mark the 25th anniversary of Mother Language Day and the 5th Anniversary of the Language Friendly School, the Rutu
Featured image for “Riak Bumi and Lekil Lum: Welcome to our two new members”

Riak Bumi and Lekil Lum: Welcome to our two new members

[Spanish below] During our recent online webinar on Indigenous curriculum and educational materials, we were delighted to welcome two new
Featured image for “Webinar Recap: Indigenous Curriculum and Educational Materials”

Webinar Recap: Indigenous Curriculum and Educational Materials

29 November 2024   On November 29, 2024, the ILED Network hosted a webinar exploring the theme of Curriculum and
Featured image for “Reviving Voices: Empowering Adivasi Communities Through Language and Culture”

Reviving Voices: Empowering Adivasi Communities Through Language and Culture

In November 2024, the People and Nature Collectives from Keystone Foundation, a member organization of ILED Network in India, convened
Featured image for “Indigenous Women are Educators: support our planet’s teachers of life”

Indigenous Women are Educators: support our planet’s teachers of life

Indigenous women are educators, our planet’s life teachers, holding invaluable knowledge on sustaining the Earth’s ecosystems—from its people, trees, rivers,
Featured image for “Indigenous Peoples resilience to safeguard our earth and its diversity: from Suriname to Kenya”

Indigenous Peoples resilience to safeguard our earth and its diversity: from Suriname to Kenya

Today, on 9 August, we celebrate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. According to the World Bank, there
Featured image for “The ILED Annual report is LIVE!”

The ILED Annual report is LIVE!

We proudly present our first annual report as a network: the Indigenous Led Education (ILED) Network 2022-2023 Annual Report, available
Featured image for “New ILED Youth Fellowship: Supporting future leaders of Indigenous education”

New ILED Youth Fellowship: Supporting future leaders of Indigenous education

With six youth fellows selected from communities in Costa Rica, Panama, Kenya, India and Thailand, the Indigenous-Led Education (ILED) Network’s
Featured image for “Mobile Forest School kick-off”

Mobile Forest School kick-off

Mobile Forest School Strengthening Traditional Culture, Knowledge and Skills Sta. Juliana, Capas, Tarlac 20 November – 2 December 2022 We
Featured image for “Pass it on! New Publication On Indigenous Ways to Educate Children and Youth”

Pass it on! New Publication On Indigenous Ways to Educate Children and Youth

“In our language, we don’t have the word nature, peace or love. Or freedom or health. Or fidelity or loyalty. Because that
Featured image for “A Toolkit for Teachers”

A Toolkit for Teachers

Indigenous Languages The 21st of February is International Mother Language Day. This day is a celebration of the world’s cultural
Featured image for “Indigenous Education in the Philippines”

Indigenous Education in the Philippines

On this page, you will find out all about the different activities and initiatives of our ILED partner Sentrong Pagpapalakas