About Nia Tero
Supporting Indigenous Peoples’ guardianship globally
Our VISION
Our vision is that Indigenous Peoples’ guardianship is enabled everywhere possible on Earth as part of a just and vibrant future.
Our Mission
Our mission is to directly support Indigenous Peoples’ guardianship and elevate the role and influence of Indigenous Peoples as essential to ensuring planetary health and habitability.
Our StrategY
In 2025, we launched our 5-year strategy to directly support robust Indigenous Peoples’ guardianship globally.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors, which is majority Indigenous, includes Nia Tero’s founding partners, other individuals of goodwill, and globally recognized representatives of Indigenous Peoples and local communities. The Board is accountable for providing counsel, insight, oversight, and direction on Nia Tero’s strategy.
Advisory Council
Our global Advisory Council, comprised of Indigenous leaders from around the world and two expert philanthropic observers, provides additional guidance and wisdom to our Board and Executive Team. They advise on Nia Tero’s institutional culture and relationships, growing a global set of partnerships to amplify Indigenous Peoples’ voices and influence, secure thriving homelands and waters within partner territories, and fulfill Nia Tero’s mission.
Executive TEAM
Nia Tero’s Executive Team is comprised of leaders from diverse non-Indigenous and Indigenous identities and life experiences who carry forward Nia Tero's mission and vision while guiding our team at Nia Tero's headquarters and around the world.
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