Delve into these stories illustrating the time-tested effectiveness of Indigenous Peoples' guardianship in action across the globe.
December 16, 2025
Story By Brianna Torres, Photo from "Indai Apai Darah" film
In 2025, Season One of the Wayfinders Circle film series earned seven and 14 nominations at film festivals. This series amplifies Indigenous filmmakers on the world stage and creates new opportunities for global dialogue on Indigenous guardianship.
December 16, 2025
Story by Nia Tero Pasifik team, Photos by Jason Gagame
Nia Tero hosted a series of dialogues during the Pacific Islands Forum held in the Solomon Islands exploring topics such as the Melanesian Ocean Reserve, kava, Indigenous constitutionalism and more.
December 15, 2025
The Heiltsuk Nation in northern British Columbia, Canada – a Nia Tero grantee – uses Indigenous knowledge and western marine science to monitor marine ecosystems, enforce stewardship laws and protect critical habitats.
November 11, 2025
As COP30 convenes in the Amazon, Nia Tero hosts Women for Earth and Climate, bringing together Indigenous women leaders from around the world to honor their wisdom, leadership, and role in protecting the Earth.
October 17, 2025
The documentary follows the journey of Nicole Yamase, the first Micronesian to dive to the deepest part of the ocean, as she reconnects with her people's resilience and oceanic roots.
September 10, 2025
By Nancy Kelsey (Anishinaabe)
Global forums like COP30, the UN climate conference, may be difficult to navigate for first-timers. A six-part training series, co-organized by Nia Tero, seeks to demystify COP30 processes and make these spaces more accessible to Indigenous Peoples.