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Delve into these stories illustrating the time-tested effectiveness of Indigenous Peoples' guardianship in action across the globe.

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Remathau follows Nicole Yamase, from the Federated States of Micronesia, as she begins her journey of discovery by diving to the deepest part of the ocean.

July 6, 2026

'Remathau: People of the Ocean' Continues Impressive Festival Run

The Nia Tero-supported and directed film 'Remathau: People of the Ocean,' about a Melanesian scientist's connection to ancestral waters, won a prestigious award at the Doc Edge Festival in New Zealand.

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A traditional yellow tipi pitched in an open green meadow under a clear blue sky, framed by wild grass and a bright purple thistle flower.

May 15, 2026

Harrison Ford Calls on ASU Grads to Embrace Indigenous Peoples’ Guardianship as a Model for Healing Our Planet

At Arizona State University's recent commencement, actor and activist Harrison Ford stressed the importance of heeding Indigenous Peoples' wisdom on living in reciprocity with nature.

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Indigenous Peoples and allies gather at the U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in April 2025

May 5, 2026

Advancing Indigenous Peoples’ Guardianship at 25th Session of U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Story by Nancy Kelsey (Anishinaabe)

Nia Tero showed up at the 25th Session of the U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues with a clear strategy reflecting our broader commitment to Indigenous Peoples' guardianship, self-determination, and leadership in global arenas.

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Indigenous Peoples attend the U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues by Linda Dutan (Cañari)/For Nia Tero.

March 10, 2026

7,400 Registrants. 76 Countries: Policy Trainings for Indigenous Peoples Continue to Grow

By Nancy Kelsey (Anishinaabe)

Trainings for Indigenous Peoples in global forums continue to grow for Indigenous leaders who may be new to these spaces. By increasing their knowledge of how to navigate these systems, organizers hope for increased Indigenous representation.

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Indigenous leaders and government officials celebrating the signing of decrees that recognize eight Indigenous Territorial Entities in Colombia.

January 6, 2026

At Long Last, Indigenous Territorial Entities Recognized in Colombia

In December 2025, Colombia's President Gustavo Petro formalized eight Indigenous Territorial Entities (ETIs). The decrees are a critical pathway to strengthen Indigenous Peoples’ self-determination in the Colombian Amazon.

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The illustration portrays three Indigenous women from the Amazon rainforest

December 18, 2025

COP30: Wins and Disappointments from the ‘Indigenous Peoples’ Climate COP’

Interview by Luana Polinesio, Image by Cindy Chischilly (Dine)

The 30th U.N. climate conference in the Brazilian Amazon drew thousands of Indigenous Peoples. One remarkable win for Indigenous rights was the recognition and demarcation of Kaxuyana-Tunayana Indigenous Land and three other territories in Brazil.

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