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Gathering of Indigenous Leaders in Hawaii

October 20th, 2016

Some of our delegation during the Congress. Photo by Toby McLeod.

Traveling from deep in the center of the Eurasian landmass to the Hawaiian Islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean

Altai leaders in Hawaii – 2016

October 20th, 2016

Two Altaian indigenous delegates fascinated by all stages of the coconut palm's development.

Enjoy a brief tour of The Altai Project’s participation in a “‘No Go’ zones in sacred landscapes” international delegation to Maui, Kaho’olawe, and Oahu Islands and the IUCN-World Conservation Congress in August and September 2016. Read more about the event here.

2015 Land of the Snow Leopard festival

July 10th, 2015

Since its inception in 2009, this Festival has expanded into a popular youth-centered environmental movement with schoolchildren coming from as far away as Mongolia.

Space for artists and entrepreneurs

April 23rd, 2015

Master saddlemaker doing fine handwork in his workshop. He's warmly dressed with a knit cap.

One of the biggest challenges for artists in remote villages is being isolated from other artists, and the Center for Folk Arts and Crafts provides that connectivity necessary for business and creative success.

An Important Film and Message

April 23rd, 2015

Shaman in the rearground sprinkles milk into the fire in the foreground

Our friends at Sacred Land Film Project, another Earth Island Institute project, are thrilled to announce the broadcast of this award-winning 4-film series.

Visit with an Altaian artisan

December 1st, 2014

35+ artisans have come together in the village of Kupchegen to form a cooperative venture