Guardian correspondent Rory Carroll describes the protests taking place in the Amazon and their effects on the region. (June 5, 2009)

Students can explore the cultures of various indigenous peoples around the world, e.g., the Maya of Guatemala, Amazon tribes, the Maori, the Navajo, and the Saami in Norway and Sweden. They will examine what it means to be indigenous and...

This short article and video describe the clashes occurring in the Amazon between Peruvian security forces and indigenous Amazon tribes. (June 5, 2009)

Members of one of the many indigenous tribes of the Amazon

This article discusses the 2009 clashes in the Amazon and the global community's reaction to them. Links to related articles are provided. (June 20, 2009)

BBC correspondent Dan Collyns examines the polarizing effects of the clashes in the Amazon between indigenous tribes and Peruvian security forces on the people of Peru. Links to related articles are provided. (June 10, 2009)

A detailed look at Ecuador's population, religion, language, and indigenous culture.